Angels' Andrelton Simmons: Eying weekend return

Simmons (thumb) could be activated at some point over the weekend, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

A weekend return sounds like a best-case scenario rather than something the Angels are actually expecting, but a lot will depend on how Simmons feels following rehab games on Thursday and Friday. The shortstop has progressed more quickly than initially anticipated, so he should be back next week at the latest.