BRADENTON, Fla. -- Shortstop Matt Duffy continues to rehab his surgically repaired left heel, and though he remains optimistic, he's still not played in a game.
The Rays shortstop recently noted that he's gained strength, and he's doing a myriad of baseball activity. The only thing he's not doing is running yet, nor has he been fielding ground balls as if in game conditions. He allowed that the next big step for him will come when he runs for the first time.
Manager Kevin Cash noted that "nothing has really changed on Duff."
"A lot of strengthening, a lot of rehab," the Rays manager said.