Matt Harrison (back) has passed his bullpen test and will throw live batting practice Monday in Surprise, AZ, Fox Sports Southwest's Anthony Andro reports.

Harrison (back) has passed his bullpen test and will throw live batting practice Monday in Surprise, AZ, Fox Sports Southwest's Anthony Andro reports.

Analysis:

While this is good news for Harrison and the Rangers, it still seems like a long shot that he ever returns to a prominent role in the major leagues, considering how drastic his back procedure was. Continue to monitor his status, as the Rangers owe him more than $35 million over the next three years and would certainly be able to find room for him in the rotation if he can prove capable of handling a starter's workload.