Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal claims that he'll return to the team this season despite recent back surgery, according to The Los Angeles Times. The recovery time following his back surgery will be anywhere from six to eight weeks, meaning he could be back in late August. "I feel much better than I did before," said Furcal, who was put on the disabled list on May 13. "I feel only sore in one part." There have been reports that Furcal may miss the rest of the season, but he claims he'll return. He will become a free agent this winter. "For me, getting healthy is the first thing," he said. "Free agency is another thing. I don't want to think of free agency when I can't do anything about it."