It's Now or Never: Elvis' rehab tour begins Monday in Frisco

Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus will begin his a rehab assignment Monday at Double-A Frisco.

Andrus, who has been out since April 12 with a broken bone in his right elbow, is supposed to play five innings Monday and then DH for a noon Tuesday game.

Andrus will then continue his rehab stint through Thursday in Frisco before joining Triple-A Round Rock for a couple of games.

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday all start at 7:05 p.m. at Dr Pepper Ballpark. The Express host Sacramento at 7:05 p.m. Friday, Fresno at 6:05 p.m. Saturday and 1:05 p.m. Sunday.

Andrus hit live batting practice for the second consecutive day before Saturday's game.

He's expected to rejoin the Rangers on June 18 before the first game against the Royals in Kansas City. This is Andrus' first time on the disabled list in his nine-year career.

"Everything looks good. I feel ready," Andrus said. "It's super tough [being out]. I'm really happy to get back on the field."

This story was originally published June 9, 2018 at 4:46 PM with the headline "It's Now or Never: Elvis' rehab tour begins Monday in Frisco."