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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

The issue looks to be a minor one, as manager A.J. 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.

Bregman started at third base and went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman made his second spring start, though not consecutively, and recorded his first official at-bats. In his first game, he walked twice and was hit by a pitch on his left elbow. There was some bruising but nothing significant. After belting his first spring homer, the 24-year-old Bregman told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com that he still needs to work on his swing after undergoing right elbow surgery in January. He tested the elbow in the field, backhanding a ball wide of third and making the long throw to first for the out. The next milestone for Bregman is playing consecutive games in the field.

Bregman (elbow) is in the lineup for Monday's spring game against the Mets, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman was held out of Sunday's contest after being struck by a pitch on the elbow the previous day, but he will be able to return to action after missing just the lone game. Bregman will man the hot corner and hit third in the Astros' batting order Monday.

Bregman is not in the lineup for Sunday's spring game against the Nationals, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman suffered a bruised left elbow in Saturday's spring game, which just happened to be the first he appeared in this year, so the Astros decided to not include him in Sunday's lineup. Bregman was wearing a guard on his elbow -- which happens not to the elbow he underwent surgery on in January -- so there's reason to believe he could be back on the field relatively quickly.

Bregman started at third base, walked twice and was hit by a pitch in Saturday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman, who underwent right elbow surgery Jan. 11, was plunked on his left elbow in his third plate appearance. He was wearing an elbow guard, so there was minimal damage. "It doesn't feel great," Bregman told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. "It's bruised right now. It's a bigger bruise right now than I had all of surgery." Other than getting hit by a pitch, Bregman reported feeling good and is looking to get some at-bats under his belt to find his rhythm.

Bregman (elbow) is starting at third base and hitting third Saturday against the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow back on Jan. 11, and his recovery has gone as well as could have been expected.

Bregman (elbow) is expected to make his spring debut Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman underwent surgery in January to remove bone chips from his right elbow. Despite his late start to camp, Bregman has plenty of time to get himself ready for Opening Day.

Bregman (elbow) could return to game action next weekend if his progress continues, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery in January but was always expected to be ready for Opening Day. As things stand, he could even withstand a minor setback and still likely have time to make the Opening Day lineup.

Bregman (elbow) took live batting practice for the second day in a row Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The star third baseman continues to ramp up his activity quickly, as he just started throwing across the diamond Tuesday and hitting live batting practice Wednesday. As things stand now, the Astros hope to deploy Bregman back into games next weekend barring any setbacks. An exact return date will likely be formulated as he progresses through his workouts in the next few days.