ARLINGTON -- Rangers pitcher Tyson Ross is scheduled to throw about 45 pitches Saturday in Arizona to take another step back in his return from thoracic outlet surgery. Ross could make two appearances in Arizona before moving into a minor league game, according to pitching coach Doug Brocail.

“He looks strong,” Brocail said. “Probably two in Arizona that we can control. Then I think probably Triple A. Every fifth (day).”

Ross might be able to return by late May.

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