Joe Boyle

Joe Boyle will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Boyle threw a live batting practice session on Thursday and a bullpen session on Sunday and has been cleared to begin a rehab assignment. He is expected to require multiple outings before returning to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Joe Boyle threw a live batting practice session on Thursday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Boyle landed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain. Imaging revealed no structural damage, and he has been throwing without issues so far. If he completes a successful bullpen session on Sunday, he could begin a minor league rehab assignment shortly thereafter.

Joe Boyle played catch from 90 feet this week.

Fantasy Impact

Boyle is working his way back from an elbow strain that landed him on the injured list a little over a week ago. He is aiming to return to throwing bullpens by the end of April.

Rays right-hander Joe Boyle (elbow) is throwing from 90 feet and is hoping to throw a bullpen session by the end of April.

Fantasy Impact

Boyle was placed on the 15-day IL on April 11 with a right elbow strain, and while manager Kevin Cash called the IL move "precautionary", it appears Boyle will miss notable time.

Rays right-hander Joe Boyle (elbow) had his imaging reveal no structural damage, while skipper Kevin Cash called the IL move "precautionary".

Fantasy Impact

Boyle is said to be dealing with a right elbow strain, potentially something that was bothering him when he allowed five earned runs and three walks in 4 1/3 innings in his start against the Cubs on April 8. The righty owns a 5.17 ERA in three starts for the Rays this season.