After another successful bullpen session Sunday, right-hander Tyson Ross is scheduled to face hitters for the first time this spring on Wednesday. Ross will throw about five minutes of live batting practice.

Ross underwent surgery in October to alleviate symptoms of neurological Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

"He's met all the checkpoints," said assistant general manager Mike Daly. "This is another one of those checkpoints; the next step. He's been really good and everything has been really positive so far."

In a typical six-week spring training schedule, live batting practice typically concludes the first week of camp. While the Rangers haven't announced a firm schedule for Ross, it's possible to envision him being about five weeks from returning, barring any setbacks.

Briefly

--RHP Andrew Cashner threw his second bullpen session of the week Sunday. Cashner had missed two weeks of throwing due to biceps tendinitis.

--RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez will receive a second opinion Monday on the partial tear of his ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Rangers medical director Dr. Keith Meister has recommended a stem cell injection and rest rather than surgery. The second opinion is to confirm the diagnosis.

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