Jim Thome is not in the Orioles starting lineup on Sunday.

Jim Thome (neck) and Troy Patton (ankle) are expected to re-join the Orioles on Friday in Boston.

Jim Thome swung in a simulated game and had no pain. He will play in instructional league game Wednesday.

Jim Thome will play in simulated games Monday and Tuesday, and then in an instructional league game Wednesday, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Jim Thome could play in instructional league either Monday or Wednesday. No timetable yet for return.

Jim Thome (back) took 40 dry swings Friday. He could rejoin the team later this month.

Jim Thome is feeling better and is scheduled to see a doctor on Thursday, manager Buck Showalter said.

Jim Thome (herniated disc) could pick up a bat in two days, his symptoms are improving. He is still a while away from rehab assignment.

Jim Thome (herniated disk) will begin a rehab assignment either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Jim Thome has been running in a pool and doing light upper-body work.