Wright said Monday that he's confident he'll be ready for Opening Day, MLB.com reports.

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While Wright remains at least a week away from returning to Grapefruit League action, he expressed optimism as he continues to build strength in his back. The veteran rested longer than normal this offseason and is 3-to-4 weeks behind where he would typically be at this point in the spring. He's been held out of spring games by design, with the goal of limiting the strain on his back until the at-bats truly begin to count. "I'm looking at it in the positive side where I'm a little late getting into games, but I'm getting some work in that I normally wouldn't be able to get in," Wright said.