DETROIT -- Tyson Ross threw 65 pitches over four innings in a start in extended spring training Thursday, and pitching coach Doug Brocail said he expects Ross to throw in the minors on Tuesday.

“Bullpen (Saturday) and then another rehab assignment,”Brocail said. “This one will be in the minor leagues, probably Tuesday.”

Ross, who has been recovering from thoracic outlet surgery and is working through some back pain, joined the Rangers in Detroit. He said that’s an emotional surge from the rehab time he has been logging in Arizona.

“It’s nice to be around. They’re playing good baseball, so it’s a boost,” Ross said. “Then, getting to work with Brocail in the bullpen and get some pointers, that’s nice too.”

Ross said he has to be patient and believe in the process. Brocail said getting both Ross and Cole Hamels back in the lineup at any point will be appositive thing for the Rangers.

“It’s like getting two guys at the trade deadline,” Brocail said. “We’re going to get Cole back, we’re going to get him back. That’s a pretty good outlook.”

Mazara has a seat: Nomar Mazara is hitting .333 through his first 15 games in May, but was given the day off Friday. Rangers manager Jeff Banister said he wanted to give Mazara a rest day.

"We want to keep Mazara going in a good direction," Banister said. "Mazara has been under the weather during a few days in which he was playing. The travel day is part of the equation. He's not sick, he was just a little under the weather. Still, travel day ... it can run the body down.”