RHP Tyson Ross was sent on a rehab assignment to Triple-A Round Rock. Ross hasn't pitched this season as he's recovering from surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome.

RHP Tyson Ross is slated to throw approximately 65 pitches in a simulated game Thursday in extended spring training in Arizona. Ross hasn't pitched this season as he's recovering from surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome.

RHP Tyson Ross threw three innings and 45 pitches in a rehab start in Arizona on Saturday. The plan is for Ross to pitch four innings and throw 60 pitches in extended spring on May 18. Rehab starts in the minors would be next, with Ross in line to join the Texas rotation in June.

RHP Tyson Ross will pitch three innings in an extending spring training game Saturday in Arizona. Ross has been sidelined all season while rehabbing from surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. If he has no issues Saturday, Ross likely would get another extended spring start.

RHP Tyson Ross, who hasn't pitched a game since Opening Day of the 2016 season because of a shoulder injury, pitched a two-inning, 30-pitch simulated game Monday. The mound was familiar. Ross was a Padre from 2013 through the end of last season.

RHP Tyson Ross has been playing catch the last couple of days after having back spasms in his upper back while he was rehabbing from surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Ross was originally slated to join the rotation in early May, but the back issue delayed that timetable. "Everything was on a great projector up until this incident, but I think I'll be able to move past it and be better because of it, just a small adjustment in the rehab plan," Ross said. "I'm looking forward to continue the process and go back out there against competition."

RHP Tyson Ross, who is on the disabled list while recovering from surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, threw 45 pitches in an extended spring training game in Surprise, Ariz. Ross is slated to throw four innings or 60 pitches on April 12.

RHP Tyson Ross threw a bullpen before Tuesday's game. Ross, who is returning from October surgery to repair thoracic outlet syndrome, says he's trending toward a simulated game. "I'm doing well but still have a long way to go," he said.

RHP Tyson Ross came through a simulated game Sunday with no issues. The Rangers will wait until Tuesday to see how Ross, who is covering from surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome, feels to determine what the next step is. The club hopes he will be available to pitch in May.

RHP Tyson Ross (right shoulder surgery) had surgery for symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome on Oct. 13, 2016. Ross has faced hitters twice and will start the season in the minor leagues making rehab starts. He could join the Texas rotation in May.

RHP Tyson Ross will have surgery on Thursday to address thoracic outlet syndrome and is expected to require four to six months to recover, manager Andy Green told reporters. The timetable could prevent Ross from being ready to pitch at the start of the 2017 season. Thoracic outlet syndrome is the compression of nerves and blood vessels in the lower neck and upper chest, and the procedure often involves removing a rib to alleviate that pressure. Ross was placed on the disabled list after his lone appearance this season on Opening Day. He allowed a career-high eight runs in 5 1/3 innings in a 15-0 setback to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ross has posted a 26-34 mark with a 3.07 ERA in his previous three seasons with San Diego.

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San Diego Padres right-hander Tyson Ross will have surgery on Thursday to address thoracic outlet syndrome and is expected to require four to six months to recover, manager Andy Green told reporters.The timetable could prevent Ross from being ready to pitch at the start of the 2017 season.Ross will have the procedure performed in St. Louis by Dr. Robert Thompson, who also operated on New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey in July.Thoracic outlet syndrome is the compression of nerves and blood vessels in the lower neck and upper chest, and the procedure often involves removing a rib to alleviate that pressure.Ross was placed on the disabled list after his lone appearance this season on Opening Day. He allowed a career-high eight runs in 5 1/3 innings in a 15-0 setback to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 29-year-old attempted to rehab the injury on multiple occasions, but he opted to have surgery after consulting multiple specialists.Ross has posted a 26-34 mark with a 3.07 ERA in his previous three seasons with San Diego. He owns a 32-53 career record with a 3.64 ERA.

RHP Tyson Ross, who hasn't pitched since Opening Day, played catch before the Thursday game. Manager Andy Green said Ross and the club are close to a decision on how to handle the pitcher's sore shoulder. Green said surgery remains an option.

RHP Tyson Ross (right shoulder inflammation) made his only start of the season on Opening Day when he gave up seven earned runs in 5 1/3 innings to the Dodgers and is unlikely to return this season. Manager Andy Green said, "It's probably, most likely a real long shot to see him pitch for us at some point in time this season. He's continuing to work on his exercises, continuing to be diligent in everything he's asked to do. It's been a real tough, trying season for him." Ross progressed to the point of making a rehab start Aug. 25 for high-Class A Lake Elsinore but complained of shoulder soreness afterward and hasn't been back on the mound since then. "This month really hasn't gone the way it looked like it was going to go after he threw live (batting practice) in late August," Green said. "He was out there throwing 94 mph), stuff's looking good. The Elsinore rehab start didn't go well, and the subsequent sides haven't." Ross is playing catch lightly, but Green said the Padres are in the process of deciding what is best for Ross, including shutting him down entirely.

RHP Tyson Ross threw on the side Monday and the Padres are still hoping he will make an appearance this season. But he will not have a rehab assignment. The Padres have ruled out the possibility of sending him to Triple-A El Paso for the Pacific Coast League playoffs.

RHP Tyson Ross threw on the side Monday and the Padres are still hoping he will make an appearance this season although he will not have a rehab assignment.

RHP Tyson Ross (right shoulder inflammation) will rejoin the club Saturday but isn't scheduled to activated yet. Ross will be re-evaluated again after experiencing some soreness in his shoulder Thursday after a rehab start at Class A Lake Elsinore.

RHP Tyson Ross was moved from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list as a procedural move. Ross has been out since Opening Day due to with right shoulder inflammation. He pitched off flat ground Wednesday, and he is expected to be activated in September.

RHP Tyson Ross allowed four runs, three hits and walked two in two-thirds of an inning during a rehabilitation start Thursday with Class A Lake Elsinore. Ross, the Padres opening day starter, had not pitched since experiencing shoulder inflammation before his second scheduled start. In July, Ross suffered a separate setback when he sprained his left ankle during workouts.