Duffy (Achilles) is out of his walking boot and now able to take ground balls, freelance writer Andrew Baggarly reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy is not expected back until after the All-Star break, but it sounds like the third baseman is on the right track with his recovery. Chances are the 25-year-old will need a brief rehab assignment before returning to the Giants. Until then, Ruben Tejada and Conor Gillaspie will split reps at third base in San Francisco.