Souza was diagnosed with a strained right shoulder following his departure from Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Giants. He'll undergo an MRI on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Once the results of the MRI are read, the Diamondbacks should have a better idea on a recovery timetable for Souza, but for the time being, he'll be viewed as day-to-day. The injury is less-than-ideal timing with Opening Day a week away, so if Souza is forced to begin the season on the disabled list, more at-bats in left field would open up for Jarrod Dyson and Yasmany Tomas.

Souza exited Wednesday's spring game with an apparent injury after attempting to make a diving catch, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza appeared to be in a lot of pain before getting up and walking off the field with trainers. According to Zach Buchanan of The Athletic Arizona, he was holding his shoulder while exiting the contest. Specifics regarding the injury remain unclear at this point, but more should be known following the conclusion of Wednesday's contest.

Souza went 2-for-3 with a home run, double and three RBI in Thursday's 11-6 win over the Brewers in Cactus League play.

EDGE Analysis

In addition to supplying his first long ball of the spring, Souza flashed some skills with the glove, robbing Travis Shaw of a hit with a diving grab and then doubling off Lorenzo Cain at first base. Though he hasn't graded out as a plus defender during his time in the big leagues, Souza nonetheless represents a major improvement in that regard over Yasmany Tomas, who regularly saw action in left and right field over the last three seasons. With that in mind, Souza should have plenty of security in a full-time role, despite Tomas offering similar power production.

Souza was traded to the Diamondbacks on Tuesday as part of a three-team deal, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a part of the deal, the Rays acquired prospect Nick Solak from the Yankees and Anthony Banda from the Diamondbacks, while Arizona shipped Brandon Drury to New York. The Diamondbacks haven't confirmed what role Souza will play for them in 2018, but he should slide right into a starting outfield role over the likes of Yasmany Tomas and Jarrod Dyson. In 148 games for the Rays last season, the 28-year-old hit .239/.351/.459 with 30 homers and 16 stolen bases.

Souza (personal) returned to the Rays' spring-training complex Tuesday, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza didn't expound on why he left the Rays and went home to Seattle for five days to tend to a "family incident," but his brief time away from the team shouldn't hamper him too much as he prepares for the coming season. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Souza said that while he still checks in at his listed weight of 225 pounds, he worked on adding muscle mass during the winter and adjusted his diet in an attempt to improve his conditioning. The right fielder is hopeful to play in all 162 games in 2018 and could settle in as the club's cleanup hitter following the defections of power bats Evan Longoria, Logan Morrison, Lucas Duda and Corey Dickerson.

Souza left spring training due to a family matter, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza is expected to return to camp Tuesday. Once his brief absence comes to an end, Souza will aim to replicate his career-best 2017 season. Over 148 games he hit .239/.351/.459 with 30 home runs and 78 RBI.

Souza agreed to a one-year, $3.55 million deal with the Rays on Friday to avoid arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was the first year Souza was an arbitration-eligible player, and the outfielder collected a $3 million raise heading into the 2018 season. He slashed .239/.351/.459 with career highs in home runs (30), RBI (78), stolen bases (16), doubles (21) and runs (78) as a full-time starter in 2017. He will be a consistent presence in right field for Tampa Bay next year, and provides a safe option in the fantasy realm.

Souza is not in the lineup against the Orioles on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Souza heads to the bench after going 0-for-2 with three walks during Friday's series opener. Mallex Smith will draw the start in right field in his stead.

Souza is out of the starting nine against the Yankees on Thursday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza retreats to the bench following a pair of starts in right field, including a 1-for-3 day at the plate with a double and a walk during Wednesday's loss. In his place, Mallex Smith gets the nod in right.

Souza is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mallex Smith will hit eighth and head to right field Sunday afternoon. Souza has had a tough time at the plate lately, as he's hit just .109 with a .416 OPS over 17 games since the start of September. His recent struggles have dropped his batting average from .249 to .236 in that time.