Gattis (sports hernia) has been hitting off a tee for three days and is expected to take flips in the cage Thursday, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Just over three weeks removed from sports hernia surgery, Gattis speculated that he's "maybe a little ahead [of schedule]." In addition to swinging drills, he's proceeded to throwing, while increasing the distance slowly but surely, and he's slated to complete 40-yard runs as well Thursday. His recovery appears to be going well to this point, but there's no telling if he'll be ready once Opening Day rolls around.