Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Saturday that Marsh (knee) could make his Grapefruit League debut by the middle or end of next week, Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Working his way back from arthroscopic left knee surgery, Marsh took five live at-bats on Saturday and is now up to 29 at-bats off live pitching this spring. He will serve as a designated hitter in an intrasquad game Sunday and could be ready for an official spring game not long after that. The hope remains that Marsh will be ready to go for Opening Day, but he's working with a tight window.

Marsh (knee) played in a minor-league intrasquad game Thursday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Marsh resumed taking batting practice Friday, and getting back into a game environment is a good sign that Marsh is recovering well from his arthroscopic knee surgery. It remains unclear whether or not Marsh will return in time to play in the Grapefruit League, but the Phillies have not yet ruled him out for Opening Day.

Marsh (knee) progressed to taking regular batting practice Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's another box checked off for Marsh, whose rehab from left knee surgery has gone as well as can be expected. While it's not yet clear when he might be able to participate in Grapefruit League games, the hope remains that he has enough time to be ready for Opening Day.

Marsh (knee) said Wednesday that he's been cleared for jogging, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Resuming light running work represents Marsh's first meaningful step forward in his recovery from the left knee scope he underwent earlier this month. He's expected to require 3-to-4 weeks to make a full recovery from the procedure, and while the Phillies anticipate that Marsh will be ready for Opening Day, he's unlikely to be cleared for game action until late in the Grapefruit League schedule. When healthy, Marsh is projected to handle the strong side of a platoon in left field with Whit Merrifield, though full-time roles would likely be opened up for both Merrifield and center fielder Johan Rojas if Marsh hits a snag in his recovery and is forced to begin the season on the injured list.

Marsh will be sidelined 3-4 weeks following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Phillies expect Marsh to be back in time for Opening Day, but he won't be working with much margin for error. It's a hit to the outfield depth of a Phillies team that was already pretty thin. Marsh is tentatively slated to be Philadelphia's left fielder, although he could slide back over to center field if the club decides Johan Rojas isn't ready.

Marsh is starting in left field and batting eighth Thursday in Game 4 of the NLDS against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Marsh has been sitting versus lefties this postseason, but he'll get the nod Thursday versus right-hander Spencer Strider as the Phillies look to eliminate the NL East champs. Marsh went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-2 victory in Game 3.

Marsh is starting in left field and batting eighth Wednesday in Game 3 of the NLDS versus Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

It's only Marsh's second start in five games this postseason, as he's began on the bench each of the three times the Phillies have faced a left-hander. Marsh is hitless in six playoff at-bats.

Marsh is not in the lineup Monday for Game 2 of the NLDS against Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Phillies are facing their third lefty in four games so far this postseason as they go up against Max Fried in Game 2. Marsh has began on the bench for all of them, with Cristian Pache patrolling left field and Johan Rojas handling center.

Marsh remains out of the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series versus the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Marsh began Game 1 on the bench with left-hander Jesus Luzardo toeing the slab for Miami, and he'll take a seat again to kick off Game 2 as southpaw Braxton Garrett gets the starting nod. Cristian Pache, Johan Rojas and Nick Castellanos are canvassing the outfield for the Phillies as they look to close out this best-of-three series and advance to the best-of-five NLDS.

Marsh is absent from the lineup Tuesday for Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Cristian Pache, Johan Rojas and Nick Castellanos will start across the outfield as the Phillies take on left-hander Jesus Luzardo. The left-handed-hitting Marsh slashed .229/.321/.396 in 110 plate appearances versus southpaws during the regular season.