The Rays are hopeful that Ryan Hanigan (hamstring) will be ready to return around when he's first eligible on June 11.

Hanigan landed on the disabled list last week with a right hamstring strain, but he made it through a workout Monday at Tropicana Field with no issues. The Rays will continue to go with Jose Molina and Ali Solis behind the plate for now.

Rays placed C Ryan Hanigan on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 27, with a right hamstring strain.

Hanigan first strained the hammy over a week ago and then aggravated it on Monday. He'll take at least a couple weeks off to let the injury heal. Ali Solis will back up Jose Molina.

Ryan Hanigan is hoping to continue playing through the lingering soreness in his right hamstring.

Hanigan had to exit Monday's loss to the Blue Jays after aggravating the hamstring tweak that cost him several games earlier this month. He told reporters Tuesday that he doesn't want to go on the disabled list, though that's what it might to take to finally heal the injury.

Ryan Hanigan returned to action on Monday May 26.

Ryan Hanigan left Monday's game against the Blue Jays with a sore right hamstring.

It's the same hamstring that sidelined him for a few games earlier this month. When asked Monday whether the injury was not serious, Hanigan simply replied, "hope so." The catcher will likely be re-evaluated Tuesday before the Rays determine how long he might be out.

Ryan Hanigan returned to action on Tuesday May 20.

Ryan Hanigan (hamstring) will be available off the bench for the Rays on Tuesday night.

Hanigan has been out since last Friday with soreness in his right hamstring, but he was able to do a full range of baseball activities on Tuesday afternoon and should return to the Rays' starting lineup on Wednesday.

The Rays are expected to make a decision on the status of Ryan Hanigan (hamstring) prior to Tuesday's game.

Hanigan hasn't played since leaving Friday's game with right hamstring soreness. The 33-year-old has been adamant that he'll be fine with rest and won't require a stint on the disabled list, but we should know more about his status after he tests his progress with an afternoon workout.

Ryan Hanigan (hamstring) will likely be sidelined until at least Tuesday.

Hanigan is dealing with soreness in his right hamstring. He's hoping it's just a cramp or a mild strain, but the Rays don't have a clear diagnosis yet. "We haven't officially called it a pulled hammy," manager Joe Maddon said. "Ronnie just said it's really sore, and to lift it or attempt to run with it would be very difficult, so we'll play it very cautious, but if we need to use him we will. . It's not awful, but it is debilitating right now."

Ryan Hanigan was forced to leave Friday's game against the Angels due to cramping in his right leg.

The injury is believed to be minor and isn't expected to be an issue moving forward. Consider him day-to-day.

Ryan Hanigan slugged two home runs in the Rays' 16-1 thrashing of the Yankees on Saturday night.

Hanigan slugged a solo shot in the third inning and a two-run shot in the fourth before drawing a bases-loaded walk in the sixth and smacking a two-run single in the eighth. He finished the game with six RBI, and now has three home runs in 14 games with Tampa Bay. The 33-year-old had two homers in 75 games last year in Cincinnati and two homers in 112 games in 2012.

Rays manager Joe Maddon confirmed Saturday that Ryan Hanigan will be the team's primary backstop in 2014.

Maddon anticipates Hanigan catching more than 50-percent of the team's games during the season, but hasn't set any pitcher-catcher pairings just yet. He should hit for a decent average, which paired with regular at-bats makes him a decent late-round gamble in deep two-catcher mixed leagues.

Rays acquired C Ryan Hanigan from the Reds in a three-team trade; signed him to a three-year, $10.75 million contract with a club option for 2017.

The Rays also acquired reliever Heath Bell from the Diamondbacks in the three-team deal. Hanigan struggled offensively this year while dealing with a wrist injury, but he has been more productive in the past and is an asset behind the plate. He'll share playing time with Jose Molina in Tampa Bay.

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Rays will give Ryan Hanigan a three-year, $11 million contract extension once the trade with the Reds is completed.

It's expected to be a three-way trade, with the Diamondbacks reportedly involved. Hanigan batted just .198/.306/.261 in 260 plate appearances with the Reds this year, but he should be an excellent fit in an tandem with Jose Molina in Tampa Bay.

ESPN's Buster Olney reports that Ryan Hanigan will get a multi-year deal from the Rays after coming over from the Reds.

The Rays are set to acquire Hanigan from the Reds, possibly as part of a three-team deal. The 32-year-old is currently under team for one more year, but Tampa Bay clearly sees him as more than a short-term piece.

According to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports, the Reds are trading catcher Ryan Hanigan to the Rays.

It could be part of a three-team deal. The Rays have been connected to Hanigan in the past, so it's not a surprising landing spot. The 32-year-old will likely share playing time with Jose Molina behind the plate. The trade clears the way for Devin Mesoraco to be the full-time catcher in Cincinnati, so he could get a boost in fantasy value in 2014.

Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com hears that as many as 10 teams could be involved in the trade market for Ryan Hanigan.

Cotillo says to expect the Phillies and Rangers to be two of the teams in on the Reds catcher. The Yankees and Rays have also been interested in Hanigan in the past and both could use an upgrade at catcher. Hanigan has been deemed expendable by the Reds after they signed Brayan Pena to be Devin Mesoraco's backup.

ESPN's Buster Olney expected the Reds to either non-tender or trade Ryan Hanigan following the signing of Brayan Pena.

Hanigan is arbitration-eligible for the final time this winter after earning $2.05 million during a disappointing 2013 season that saw him bat just .198/.306/.261 over 75 contests. He's a career .262/.359/.343 hitter, though, and offers strong defense, so the Reds should find a taker. Olney notes that the Yankees and Rays have been interested in Hanigan in the past.

Reds activated C Ryan Hanigan from the 15-day disabled list.

Hanigan missed nearly a month with a sore left wrist. Devin Mesoraco played well in his absence and the two seem likely to share the catching job pretty evenly.

Ryan Hanigan is still dealing with soreness in his left wrist and is unsure when he'll be activated from the disabled list.

"The strength is there," he said. "It's still a little bit sore. But it's not too bad." Hanigan took some live batting practice Saturday but admitted that he hasn't "gone all out yet." Still, he seems likely to be activated sometime during the upcoming week.