Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Wed 5/4/16 9:31 PM

Souza's injury that caused him to leave Wednesday's matchup with the Dodgers was diagnosed as a pectoral spasm, Mark Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Souza originally showed discomfort in his hand, but the injury has now been confirmed as pectoral spasms. He is still considered day-to-day, and the injury isn't considered to be serious.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Wed 5/4/16 9:04 PM

Souza left Wednesday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent hand injury, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
After Souza swung at a pitch, he showed some discomfort in his hand. It is unclear how severe the injury is, but until a further information surfaces, consider him day-to-day.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Tue 4/26/16 6:23 PM

Souza, along with teammate Corey Dickerson, reached the five-homer mark to open the season in a franchise-record 18 games, Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old accomplished the feat with a pair of homers in Sunday's 8-1 victory over the Yankees. He followed up the remarkable outing with a hit and run scored Monday versus the Orioles, marking the sixth time in the last seven games that he's hit safely.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Mon 4/25/16 11:02 AM

Souza went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two-run shot in Sunday's 8-1 victory over the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
The talented outfielder celebrated his 27th birthday in explosive fashion, and took over the team lead in homers and RBI in the process. Souza capped off Tampa's five-run first with a two-out, two-run 428-foot shot off Michael Pineda, and touched him up again for a solo job in the fifth. Souza's bat has heated up over the last week-plus, as he's managed three multi-hit games in his last six, along with two homers and six RBI. His increasingly improving line is up to .291/.339/.600 over 55 at-bats, and his continued resurgence will be pivotal in the Rays offense gaining some traction as the season unfolds.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Sat 4/23/16 10:31 AM

Souza is not in the lineup Saturday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The usual starter in right field, Souza will get the day off after starting each of the last four games. The Rays will go with Corey Dickerson in right Saturday, and he'll be flanked by Kevin Kiermaier in center and Desmond Jennings in left.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Fri 4/22/16 4:18 PM

Souza went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Thursday's 12-8 victory over the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
The talented outfielder's bat is starting to show some signs of life after a lackluster start over much of the season's first two weeks. Souza has two multi-hit outings over his last four games, and has hit safely in three of those contests while tallying three RBI. While he hasn't homered since knocking two out of the park against the Blue Jays on Apr. 6, Souza's line is up to .271/.314/.500 over 48 at-bats in 2016.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Tue 4/19/16 3:38 PM

Souza (finger) is back in the lineup Tuesday, batting seventh and playing right field against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Souza will get back into the fold Tuesday after a one-game absence due to a jammed finger. He'll be back in his usual spot in the order, batting seventh against Boston right-hander Joe Kelly. In five career at-bats against Kelly, Souza has collected three hits, including a home run, while managing to avoid being struck out by the righty.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Sun 4/17/16 10:58 AM

Souza is dealing with a jammed finger and is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox, Steve Carney of 620 WDAE reports.
EDGE Analysis
Souza turned in a two-hit, two-run game Saturday, but suffered the injury late in the contest. At this time, Souza's ailment isn't believed to be a major concern, so he'll be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. His absence from the lineup Sunday will allow Brandon Guyer to pick up a start in right field.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Thu 4/14/16 10:07 AM

Souza is back in the lineup Thursday against the Indians, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wednesday's absence proved to be just a regular day off for Souza, who will get right back in the swing of things Thursday afternoon against Danny Salazar and the Indians. The 26-year-old Souza had been off to a hot start this season, going 8-for-24 at this dish with three long balls.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Wed 4/13/16 3:26 PM

Souza is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Indians, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Souza has been hitting very well this season, but he'll get the night off after going 0-for-3 in Tuesday's win over Cleveland. Brandon Guyer will get the start in right field and bat seventh.