Rays' Gavin Lux to Resume Rehab Assignment Saturday

Outfielder recovering from shoulder and ankle injuries

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:50am

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Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Gavin Lux is expected to resume his minor league rehab assignment on Saturday with Triple-A Durham. Lux had to pause his rehab in mid-April after rolling his ankle while running the bases, but he is now feeling better and ready to continue his recovery process.

Why it matters

Lux is a key part of the Rays' lineup when healthy, so his return from injury is important for the team's playoff hopes this season. The Rays have dealt with several key injuries early on and need Lux's bat back in the lineup as soon as possible.

The details

Lux initially went on the injured list in late March due to a shoulder issue. He had begun a rehab assignment with Durham in early April, but had to pause that after rolling his ankle on April 11th while running the bases during a game. However, the Rays say Lux is now feeling better and is expected to resume his rehab assignment on Saturday with Durham.

  • Lux initially went on the injured list in late March.
  • He began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham in early April.
  • On April 11th, Lux rolled his ankle while running the bases during a rehab game, forcing him to pause the assignment.
  • Lux is expected to resume his rehab assignment on Saturday, April 18th.

The players

Gavin Lux

An outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays who is recovering from shoulder and ankle injuries.

Tampa Bay Rays

The Major League Baseball team that Gavin Lux plays for, who are hoping to get him back from injury soon.

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What’s next

If Lux's rehab assignment goes well over the next week, he could make his season debut with the Rays in late April or early May.

The takeaway

The Rays need Gavin Lux's bat back in the lineup as soon as possible, so his successful return from injury will be crucial for the team's playoff hopes this season.