Extra bases

• Reliever Jesse Crain (right shoulder strain) played catch with head athletic trainer Ron Porterfield on Tuesday. Maddon said he "threw the ball well."

• Reliever Brandon Gomes' (right lat strain) velocity is "back to normal," according to Maddon. He remains on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham.

• Jennings (left middle finger fracture) began gripping a bat on Monday, and he plans to start swinging on Wednesday.

• Designated hitter Luke Scott and reliever Jake McGee will visit with children at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg on Thursday.