Ellsbury (wrist) is set to take batting practice Thursday and could return to game action as soon as Friday, Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellsbury took a pitch to the wrist in an exhibition game last weekend and has yet to resume baseball activities. However, he'll test out his wrist during a batting practice session Thursday and if all goes well, he could travel with the team for Friday's game in Sarasota against the Orioles.