Drew Smyly (shoulder) threw a 51-pitch bullpen session in a Tampa Bay and threw the final 10 pitches with full effort, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Smyly (shoulder) threw a 51-pitch bullpen session in a Tampa Bay and threw the final 10 pitches with full effort, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Analysis:

This is another important step for Smyly, who is still projected to return in mid-August. The Rays need for reinforcements has lessened recently thanks to the return of Matt Moore and the impending return of Jake Odorizzi, but Smyly should expect full usage once he comes back due to the division race.