14 David Price, SP

The Rays said that starter David Price (triceps strain) is expected to play catch Sunday, the Tampa Bay Times reports. He will then elongate his distance Monday. 

Price is scheduled for a bullpen Tuesday, though he does not have a start scheduled in any capacity. Price is dealing with spring training-type soreness, though the team is not calling it a setback. 

Rays manager Joe Maddon told reporters that starter David Price exceeded expectations during his simulated game Thursday and may need less than three rehab starts before rejoining the Tampa Bay rotation.

Price has been sidelined since since May 15 with a triceps injury. The left-hander has a 5.24 ERA and a 4.05 FIP in 55 innings this season. He is expected to start his rehab assignment as early as next week.

Rays pitcher David Price said he felt great after throwing a simulated game Thursday, according to the Tampa Bay Times. 

Price has been sidelined with a forearm injury, but has made a lot of progress. Price felt so good after Monday's bullpen, that they moved up simulated game to Thursday so he could begin a rehab assignment sooner. As long as he continues to feel fine, Price should begin his rehab assignment shortly. 

Price had a 5.24 ERA in 55 innings prior to his injury. 

Rays starter David Price performed so well during Monday's bullpen session that his schedule has been accelerated a bit, the Tampa Bay Times reports Tuesday. Price will throw a simulated game Thursday and then begin a rehab assignment. 

Tampa Bay has set a goal for Price to make as many as four starts for the Rays before the All-Star break if everything goes well in his rehab. 

Rays starter David Price (triceps) completed a bullpen session Monday throwing 45 pitches, the Tampa Bay Times reports. That included some breaking pitches. 

Price reported feeling fine following the session and, in fact, said it was the best he's felt all year. He actually repeated that several times. Price is scheduled for another bullpen Wednesday. He'll then throw a simulated game Saturday followed by the beginning of a rehab assignment. 

The Rays have said Price will require three rehab outings at a minor league affiliate before he can return to the Tampa Bay rotation. Manager Joe Maddon said it is likely Price won't return to the rotation until late June or early July.