Steven Souza (hand) has no damage to the tendon in his right pinky and should avoid a disabled list stint, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

Souza (hand) will not start Monday, but he has no damage to the tendon in his right pinky and should avoid a disabled list stint, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Souza said he is available to pinch-run or play defense Monday night, but he has not swung a bat since suffering the injury. He's been running cold at the plate of late, going 6-for-44 with 22 strikeouts (.136) over the last 14 days. Brandon Guyer will handle right field for the Rays until Souza is cleared to rejoin the starting lineup.