Rays' Shawn Tolleson: Held back for preventative reasons

Tolleson (back) was held back Saturday for "preventative" reasons, but there are no concerns about his status for the regular season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Analysis:

His workload is being closely monitored at the start of camp in an effort to prevent his prior back issues from resurfacing. As a veteran reliever, he will not need extensive work this spring to prepare for his mid-leverage role with the Rays.