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Archer still sore after comebacker scare

BRADENTON, Fla. -- A day after getting hit on his right forearm by a comebacker in a Minor League game, Chris Archer said he felt fine.

"Still a little sore," Archer said. "Obviously, cause I got hit by a baseball. Swelling's down. The pain is almost completely gone. Just a little tight."

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Archer spoke to reporters at the Charlotte Sports Complex early Saturday morning, and the Rays' Opening Day starter said he had already had one round of treatment and he planned on going through his normal routine following an outing.