Rays president of baseball operations Matt Silverman is confident starting pitcher Drew Smyly, who has been sidelined since early May due to a torn labrum in his left shoulder, is on track for an August return.
"I have confidence in the rehab program," Silverman said, per MLB.com. "I have confidence in him doing his work. He hasn't had any setbacks and he's on pace for August. With any type of rehab there are always questions until you get back and you're active on the major-league roster. But he's doing all the things he needs to and is on pace for August.
"He's thrown bullpens. He'll throw some live BPs, then he'll go out and build himself back up so he's built up to be a starter.
"I'm optimistic based on Drew's response to his throwing program. He's getting his work in. He's been pain free. And he's starting to build up."