Manager Kevin Cash said that Forsythe (shoulder) is still sore but should be available off the bench Friday, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.
With the soreness lingering beyond Thursday's team off day, the Rays will play it safe and hold Forsythe out again Friday, but it sounds like he will be available for pinch hitting duty. The skipper is hoping Forsythe will be able to return to the field Saturday, but confirmation won't come until the lineup for Saturday is released in the afternoon.