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Pham optimistic he'll return vs. Red Sox

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ST. PETERSBURG -- The outlook for Tommy Pham's dislocated right ring finger continues to be positive, though he likely won't play again until Friday.

Pham exited the Rays' 4-1 win over the Royals in the eighth inning Tuesday after sustaining his injury. Subsequently, the finger was popped back into place, and X-rays were negative.

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"It's swollen," Pham said Wednesday. "Feels fine, other than the swelling."

When asked about a timetable for his return, Pham told reporters, "Obviously not today, or tomorrow. Realistically, probably Friday.