ST. PETERSBURG -- Matt Duffy and Colby Rasmus were busy prior to Tuesday night's game, each at varying stages of their rehabs, and each seemingly making progress.
The pair's return will bolster the Rays' outlook at shortstop and left field, respectively.
Duffy, who is returning from surgery on his left heel, ran for the first time and also took approximately 30 ground balls in simulated-game fashion for the first time.
"I'd say of everything I did today, running forward felt the best," Duffy said. "So that was definitely encouraging.
"If I had to grade myself on a baseball level, I felt heavy and slow.