As expected, Rays third baseman Evan Longoria was held out of the starting lineup Monday at Houston, which was the third straight game he didn't start as he deals with plantar fasciitis. Rays manager Joe Maddon said Sunday he was hopeful Longoria would avoid a stint on the disabled list and return to the lineup during the team's four-game series at Houston.
Longoria said his foot is feeling better each day and he feels he might be able to pinch-hit Monday. However, he has to test his foot running prior to the game.