Bradford (ribs) played catch Monday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

Bradford (back) was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his rib Friday and is expected to be sidelined for about a month, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Bradford was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with back soreness, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.comreports.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Thursday that Bradford will remain in the rotation after the return of Michael Lorenzen (neck), Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

Bradford (1-0) earned a victory Saturday versus the Cubs, permitting two runs on three hits and a walk over five frames. He struck out six.

Rangers general manager Chris Young said Friday that Bradford will make at least one start early on in the season, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

Bradford looks to no longer have a spot in the Rangers' rotation following the addition of Michael Lorenzen, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Rangers GM Chris Young said Saturday that Bradford will begin the season in the starting rotation, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Bradford allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out four over three innings in Monday's spring start against the Angels.

Bradford allowed one hit and one walk while striking out two over two scoreless innings during Wednesday's spring start against the Dodgers.