Gregorius will be available off the bench Friday against the Mariners, and he'll start Saturday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Yankees will be cautious with Gregorius after he returned from the disabled list earlier Friday. In an effort to slowly get Gregorius back into the swing of things, manager Aaron Boone stated he hopes to get Gregorius into the game at some point in the opener, and then he'll start Saturday but won't play the entire nine innings.

Gregorius is not in Friday's starting nine against Seattle, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gregorius was activated off the 10-day disabled list earlier in the day, although he won't enter the starting lineup just yet. Adeiny Hechavarria will get the nod at shortstop and bat eighth.

Gregorius (heel) was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list prior to Friday's game against Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Gregorius will return to the active roster after landing on the DL on Aug. 20 due to a left heel contusion. Look for the shortstop to receive everyday starts for the Yankees down the stretch, with a few off days here or there. Across 118 games this year, he's slashed .270/.333/.482 with 22 home runs, 74 RBI and 10 steals.

Manager Aaron Boone said Gregorius (heel) will probably be activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gregorius has been out since Aug. 19 with a heel injury. The 28-year-old has been working out on the field for the past couple days with no issues, clearing the way for him to rejoin the Yankees ahead of Friday's series opener against the Mariners. Prior to landing on the shelf, Gregorius hit a solid .270/.333/.482 with 22 homers and 10 stolen bases across 118 games.

Gregorious (heel) completed a batting practice session prior to Sunday's game against the Tigers, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic New York reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gregorious had been hitting in the cage through the week so his progression to batting practice is a step in the right direction. The 28-year-old currently appears on track for a return next weekend at Seattle.

Gregorious (heel) is unlikely to return before next weekend's series at Seattle, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gregorious was doing work in the batting cage and fielding grounders earlier this week, but apparently needs a bit more time before returning to the Yankees. The 28-year-old progress over the next few days should provide a decent idea of the likelihood of next weekend's return. Friday's acquisition of Adeiny Hechavarria from the Pirates bolsters the Yankees' depth at shortstop in the meantime.

Gregorius (heel) hit in the cage and fielded grounders Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gregorius was able to ramp up his baseball activities Tuesday after receiving good news during his doctor's visit Monday night. He's slated to do some weight room work Tuesday, and if everything feels good Wednesday, the shortstop could begin a running program. A more exact timetable for his return should clear up once he's able to resume running, but Gregorius is certainly trending toward returning sooner than later.

Gregorius (heel) said his doctor's visit went well Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being examined by New York's team doctor, Gregorius stated "everything is progressing the way it's supposed to be," and he'll return "sooner rather than later," per Hoch. The 28-year-old shortstop is hopeful to begin running soon, although there remains no clear timetable for his return.

Gregorius (heel) will see a doctor Monday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gregorius has reportedly been able to play catch and hit in the cage, though he hasn't started running yet. The shortstop added that he still feels something in his hill but overall it has improved. An updated timetable for his return should emerge following Monday's checkup, though Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports Gregorius is currently on track to rejoin the Yankees in Oakland on Sept. 3.

Gregorious (heel) was throwing on the field prior to Friday's game at Baltimore, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gregorious indicated his heel feels better and is currently planning to resume taking swings Monday. There remains no official timetable for his return, although at this point the 28-year-old seems optimistic to be ready by or shortly after he is eligible to return from the disabled list Aug. 30 against Detroit.