Sam Long Injury: Set to begin rehab assignment

Long (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Tuesday.

Long has missed over a month of action while dealing with left elbow inflammation, but he's now been deemed ready to pitch in minor-league games. The reliever struggled to a 12.86 ERA and 2.43 WHIP with six strikeouts over seven innings in seven appearances with Kansas City this season, and once healthy, he'll likely return to a low-leverage role in the bullpen.