Matt Moore (elbow) threw 46 pitches in three innings of an extended spring training game Thursday and figures to start a rehab assignment soon, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Moore (elbow) threw 46 pitches in three innings of an extended spring training game Thursday and figures to start a rehab assignment soon, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Analysis:

Moore is likely to make a few appearances wherever he's assigned for rehab, each start progressively longer, and then return to the top of the Rays' rotation. With Alex Cobb and Drew Smyly out, Moore will be one of Tampa Bay's top starters along with Chris Archer.