The Rays signed Waguespack (shoulder) to a contract extension Monday.

Waguespack (shoulder/back) is hopeful to resume throwing bullpen sessions by Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Waguespack (shoulder) resumed his long-toss progression Friday, MLB.com reports.

Waguespack (shoulder) has been shut down from throwing due to a lower back issue, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports.

Waguespack (shoulder) is scheduled to throw one inning for the rookie-level Flordia Complex League Rays on Tuesday, Steve Carney of StPeteNine.com reports.

The Rays transferred Waguespack (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

The Rays optioned Waguespack to Triple-A Durham on Saturday.

Waguespack came away with a no-decision in Friday's 2-1 win over the Giants, allowing one unearned run on four hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out four.

Waguespack will open the season in a long-relief role for the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Waguespack threw only two innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, an indication he may be headed for a relief role to begin the season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.