Anderson (back) took grounders in spikes Friday and he's nearing bat work, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a back strain, but he's started to slowly ramp up his activities ahead of his eventual return. Manager Craig Counsell said Friday that he doesn't expect Anderson to return before the team's next road trip, which starts July 28 in Atlanta.