Upton to DH in minor league game today

B.J. Upton will get a couple of at-bats in a minor league game this afternoon at Charlotte Sports Complex.

The Rays center fielder, who underwent shoulder surgery last November to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, played three innings of defense in a minor league game Wednesday.

He's ready to turn the shoulder loose today with the old bat.

Upton said his rehab took a big step forward Wednesday during batting practice.

“That was the first time I really felt like my swing was there," Upton said. "We can only move forward from there.”