Souza went 4-for-5 with his 16th homer and two runs scored against the Red Sox on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The big day represented Souza's first hits in exactly a week, as he'd been on an 0-for-10 stretch (albeit with five walks) since last Wednesday's two hits against the Yankees. It's been an injury-derailed and whiff-filled year for the talented outfielder, but this is only his first full-ish season in the big leagues, and the power and speed certainly play; look for him to put in work on his contact skills over the winter.

Souza is not in the lineup Monday against the Red Sox, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza will be held out of the lineup for a second straight game, as Mike Mahtook has been seeing more regular playing time in his place. Mahtook will get the start in right field Monday, batting second.

Souza is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

EDGE Analysis

Souza was able to start four straight games after returning from the disabled list last week, but he will be held out Tuesday after striking out five times over the previous two games. Mikie Mahtook will get the start in right field in Souza's place.

Souza (hand) is back in the lineup Friday, Steve Carney of 620 WDAE reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Souza will return to the lineup after finishing up a rehab assignment at High-A Charlotte earlier in the week. Souza, who is hitting just .214 with 34 RBI on the season, has not played since August 1. He'll bat sixth and man right field Friday.

Souza (hand) will likely rejoin the Rays on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza made it through his rehab assignment without a setback, but he will be checked out by team doctors Thursday before being given the green light to resume playing for the big club. As long as everything checks out Thursday, Souza will likely be in the lineup when the Rays kick off a series with the Red Sox on Friday.

Souza (hand) will play two more games at High-A Charlotte before being reevaluated, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

If everything checks out, Souza could be back with the Rays as early as Thursday, and he can't remain with Charlotte later than Friday, when the Florida State League's regular season comes to an end.

Souza (hand) is likely to play a few more rehab games at High-A Charlotte before returning ot the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Charlotte will not be making the Florida State League playoffs, so there are only three more games remaining on its schedule. That means the latest Souza can stay with them is Thursday, which could set up a Friday return for him. It's not too surprising that Souza needs more time to rehab, considering he has missed over a month of major league playing time.

Souza (hand) will play three games during a rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham before being reevaluated, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Souza beginning the assignment Saturday, he'll be set for an evaluation Monday. Thus far, all has gone well, and Souza reported "no soreness anywhere" after taking swings Friday. The outfielder remains on track to rejoin the Rays midway through the month.

Souza (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The plan calls for Souza to play for Durham on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, with an eye toward returning before the end of next week's series in Detroit. Souza resumed swinging last week and progressed to on-field batting practice Wednesday.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Steven Souza is expected to miss up to six weeks because of a left hand fracture, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Souza was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday after suffering the injury Saturday against the Boston Red Sox. It was initially feared that the injury could sideline Souza for the remainder of the season, so the updated timeline is certainly good news. Grady Sizemore, Brandon Guyer and Joey Butler are all expected to see additional playing time in right field. Souza was recently activated from the disabled list after recovering from a hand injury, and it is unclear if the recent issue complicated the previous one. He is hitting just .212 this season but has hit 15 home runs and stolen 10 bases in 88 games, his first year in the majors playing more than 21, which he did last season with the Washington Nationals.