Vogt (shoulder) and manager Craig Counsell both believe the backstop will be ready for Opening Day, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vogt isn't quite ready to man the backstop, but the plan is for him to take some at-bats as a designated hitter in spring action this week. If all goes as anticipated, Vogt is targeting Tuesday to resume light throwing. The former all-star enters 2018 as the presumed backup to starting catcher Manny Pina, with the recent injury changing very little about his status.