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More rest for Archer after 'pen session soreness

Related Topics: Pain, Kevin Cash, Chris Archer

ST. PETERSBURG -- A day after Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Chris Archer (left abdominal strain) has had a mild setback, the right-hander talked to reporters about his status.

"I just came away from my bullpen [session] a little more sore the next day than I would have liked," said Archer, who has been on the disabled list since June 5. "So it just tells us I need to rest a little bit longer."

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When asked about when he might return, Archer said he didn't know, that he was playing things by ear.