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Bregman (back) is listed on the travel roster for Saturday's game and is expected to play against the Cardinals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Bregman left Wednesday's game with a stiff back and hasn't played since. Manager AJ Hinch said he could have played Friday but decided it wasn't worth the risk.

LeMahieu is expected to see game action at first base sometime next week, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Lemahieu projects as a super-utility man for the Yankees this season, so it's unsurprising to see him getting time at first base -- although he could open the campaign as the starting second baseman while Didi Gregorius recovers from Tommy John surgery, if the Yankees elect to use Gleyber Torres at shortstop. After slashing .276/.321/.428 with 15 homers and 62 RBI in 128 games with the Rockies last season, New York will likely try to get LeMahieu's bat in the lineup early and often.

Bregman (back) is out of Friday's lineup against the Cardinals.

He exited Wednesday's game with a stiff back and will now be held out of the lineup for the second day in a row. It is slightly concerning that Bregman is not back in the lineup Friday, as manager AJ Hinch said he expected his star third baseman to only need one day off (Thursday).

Duffy (hamstring) said he passed all testing and is cleared for a return to the lineup Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Duffy resumed running the bases over the last few days and his full re-examination Friday was the final hurdle for his return. The 28-year-old has been sidelined with a sore hamstring since last Saturday, but barring any setbacks should be set to go for Opening Day.

Duffy (hamstring) said he expects to rejoin the Rays' lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Duffy ran the bases without any discomfort Wednesday and will do so again Thursday. If he's still feeling fine upon being re-examined Friday, Duffy should get the green light to play this weekend. Though the injury has limited his at-bats this spring, Duffy should be ready to handle a full-time role once the season arrives with Opening Day still three weeks away.

Duffy (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Thursday's spring game against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Duffy was scheduled to test his hamstring by running the bases Wednesday, and his results from that workout are uncertain. Regardless, he will get at least one more day to rest and recover.

Bregman (back) is not in the lineup for Thursday's spring game against the Marlins, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Bregman will get the day off after leaving Wednesday's spring game with a sore back. Manager AJ Hinch expects Bregman to be back in the lineup for Friday's exhibition contest.

Wisdom entered Wednesday's game against the Giants as a replacement at first base. He went 0-for-2, and is hitting .136 (3-for-22) over 10 spring games.

For a while during the offseason, Wisdom looked like he was going to be the Rangers' starting third baseman. That was before the organization signed Asdrubal Cabrera, who is the favorite to start at the hot corner. As such, the Rangers are exposing Wisdom to first base -- he played three games there last season with the Cardinals -- to provide depth at both corner-infield positions.

Bregman left Wednesday's game against the Marlins with back stiffness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

The issue looks to be a minor one, as manager AJ Hinch said that Bregman would return to the lineup Friday against the Cardinals. Bregman has had a bit of a rough spring, as he missed time early while recovering from January elbow surgery, though neither issue is expected to threaten his readiness for Opening Day.

The White Sox reassigned Madrigal to their minor-league camp Tuesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Madrigal hasn't played above the High-A level, so his inclusion in the White Sox's first round of spring cuts doesn't come as a surprise. The infielder was, however, billed as an advanced college bat when he was selected with the No. 4 overall pick last summer in the first-year player draft, and should move quickly through Chicago's farm system. He could open the upcoming campaign at Double-A Birmingham.