Rays pitcher Alex Cobb threw 60 pitches in four innings during an extended spring-training game Monday and felt good Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
"He came out of [Monday's outing] really well," manager Joe Maddon said. "If [Saturday's start] goes well, we'll make the next step. More than likely it could be that he could pitch for us."
Cobb will throw a bullpen session Wednesday then make a rehab start for a yet-to-be-determined minor-league affiliate Saturday. He could be back in the Rays rotation by the middle of next week if all goes smoothly.