Gray (forearm) is expected to begin playing catch this week, MLB.com's Jane Lee reports.
Gray hit the DL three weeks ago after experiencing inflammation in his right forearm, leading some to believe that the A's might consider shutting him down for the season. While that could still be the case, Gray will at least attempt to rehab the injury with the intention of returning in September, though he'll have to clear several hurdles along the way. Given that Gray has been blasted to the tune of a 5.74 ERA across 116 innings this season, it's probably not beneficial for most fantasy owners to stash him on their rosters until he returns.