Gardner could play his first game of spring training Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gardner didn't officially sign with the Yankees until Feb. 23, so he's a bit behind his teammates. Still, the veteran enters the spring healthy and is expected to have a sizeable role as a reserve for the Yankees this season, and he'll have ample time to ramp up in anticipation of Opening Day.