Neftali Feliz (elbow) is shut down for the time being.

Feliz was scratched from a scheduled minor league rehab appearance Saturday at Triple-A Round Rock due to right triceps tendinitis and felt discomfort again while trying to play catch on Sunday. The Rangers are confident that it's not a major setback, but Feliz is going to be out a while longer. He had Tommy John surgery last August.

Neftali Feliz (elbow) was scratched from Saturday's rehab appearance at Triple-A Round Rock due to triceps soreness.

The ailment isn't considered serious, but Feliz will be re-evaluted after throwing on flat ground Sunday. Unless it gets worse, the malady doesn't figure to set the right-hander back too far. He's hoping to join the Rangers' bullpen early next month.

Neftali Feliz (elbow) will move his minor league rehab assignment to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

Feliz, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out four over two scoreless innings with the Rangers' Arizona League team. He should join the Rangers around the time rosters expand in September. While he's still viewed as starting pitcher in the long-term, he's expected to be used in a relief role upon his return.

Neftali Feliz (elbow) walked one and struck out two over an inning of work in his first rehab appearance with the Rangers' Arizona League team Friday.

Feliz touched 94 mph on the radar gun. The Rangers are hoping to get the young right-hander back from Tommy John surgery by early September. Though the club still views him as a starter over the long haul, he'll be used in a relief role when he returns.

Rangers manager Ron Washington said on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM on Wednesday that Neftali Feliz (elbow) could be ready to begin a rehab assignment by August 2.

Feliz, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, began throwing off a mound last month and hasn't had any setbacks. Washington believes he could rejoin the team in September, though chances are they'd use him in a relief role until next year.

Neftali Feliz (elbow) has yet to throw breaking balls during his bullpen sessions.

Feliz threw from a mound for the third time Tuesday, but he's been limited to fastballs and changeups and is only throwing lightly to this point. The Rangers aren't expecting him back until sometime in August, at the earliest.

Neftali Feliz (elbow) is set to throw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Friday in Surprise, Arizona.

It will be his second mound workout. Feliz is on his way back from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and aiming to return to the Rangers around mid-August.

Neftali Feliz (elbow) has been throwing off a half mound.

He's done so without any issues and should progress to throwing off a full mound before long. Making his way back from Tommy John surgery, Feliz isn't expected to return until August.

Neftali Feliz (elbow) is long-tossing at 120 feet.

Feliz's rehab from Tommy John surgery is going fine, although it's not yet been announced when he'll be ready to throw off a mound. We expect him to return to a major league mound late in the summer.

Neftali Feliz (elbow) is currently long-tossing at 105 feet.

Feliz's rehab from Tommy John surgery is going as scheduled, though it's not clear when he'll be ready to throw off a mound. The right-hander isn't expected back until late this season.

Rangers placed RHP Neftali Feliz on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.

The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Brad Mills. Feliz isn't expected back until late this season as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery.

Neftali Feliz (elbow) has been cleared for long toss from a distance of 75 feet.

Feliz is seven-months removed from Tommy John surgery and hasn't had any setbacks in his throwing program. The Rangers are saying he'll be available at some point late in the season, but we wouldn't expect much from him until 2014.

Neftali Feliz (elbow) is throwing off flat ground at a distance of 60 feet.

Feliz is slowly building up his workload following Tommy John surgery last August. He hasn't encountered any setbacks, but it's unlikely he'll rejoin the Rangers until late in the season.

Neftali Feliz (elbow) played catch Friday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in August.

The the first step in a long road back for the right-hander. The Rangers expect Feliz to be ready by the end of the 2013 regular season, but they can't realistically expect much from him again until 2014. He was limited to just 42 2/3 innings last season.

Rangers and RHP Neftali Feliz avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.9 million contract.

Feliz was eligible for salary arbitration for the first time. The 24-year-old right-hander posted a 3.16 ERA in 42 2/3 innings last season for Texas before requiring Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. He's expected to be recovered by the end of the 2013 regular season.

Neftali Feliz is on schedule in his recovery from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery.

"Nefty is doing well," Rangers GM Jon Daniels said Wednesday. "He's coming into Arlington in a couple of weeks to get checked up by (team doctor Keith) Meister and then will report out in Arizona to continue his rehab. Everything's on schedule at this point." Feliz could be ready to return to the Rangers' rotation by August 2013.

Rangers activated RHP Neftali Feliz from the 60-day disabled list.

It's merely a procedural move. Feliz had Tommy John surgery in August and will miss most of the 2013 season.

According to Rangers GM Jon Daniels, Neftali Feliz could be brought back as a reliever next season, as it would require a shorter rehab stint.

Feliz underwent Tommy John surgery at the beginning of August and isn't expected to return until late in the 2013 season. The 24-year-old right-hander isn't expected to make much of a fantasy impact next season.

Neftali Feliz had Tommy John surgery Wednesday.

The procedure was performed in Arlington, Texas. Feliz faces a long road of recovery and probably won't be ready for major league action until late in the 2013 season. He posted a 3.16 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and struck out 37 batters in 42 2/3 innings this year.

Neftali Feliz needs Tommy John elbow surgery.

Not a surprise but still disappointing news. Feliz was scratched from a rehab start Sunday at Triple-A Round Rock after feeling renewed discomfort in his throwing elbow and was diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament on Monday. He'll be out through most of the 2013 regular season.