Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore will take an important step forward in his recovery from Tommy John surgery on Sunday when he faces live hitters for the first time since the procedure, the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Moore is now targeting a mid-June return to Tampa Bay's rotation based on his setback-free recovery thus far. Once he faces live hitters, he'll take part in batting practice/simulate games before starting a minor-league rehab assignment.
"It definitely feels more real now," Moore said. "In spring training it was one feeling, now it's more of a right-around-the-corner type feeling."