Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Duffy (heel) isn't being ruled out for Opening Day, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

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Duffy hasn't quite recovered from September surgery on his left heel quite as quickly as the Rays anticipated, but the infielder is said to have made improvement with his condition in recent days. The Rays likely won't have a better read on his status for the start of the regular season until he draws closer to playing in Grapefruit League games, though it's still unclear when that may come to fruition. Until Duffy is back in action, Tim Beckham and Nick Franklin will handle most of the duties at shortstop.