Reddick is not in the lineup for Thursday's season opener against the Rays, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reddick dealt with some back stiffness earlier in the week but was able to return for Tuesday's exhibition finale against the Pirates, suggesting his absence has more to do with his unfavorable matchup against Tampa Bay's starter, lefty Blake Snell. George Springer will cover right field in his absence, allowing Jake Marisnick to pick up a start in center field.

Reddick (back) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Mark Berman of Fox 26 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reddick had been out for two games due to back stiffness, but the issue wasn't considered a serious one. Barring setbacks in Tuesday's contest, he should be considered healthy heading into Opening Day.

Reddick (back) remains out of the lineup Monday against the Pirates, Richard Justice of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While he is not in the lineup, he is listed on the lineup card after being a late scratch Sunday with back stiffness. It seems like he is day-to-day. Houston has a final Grapefruit League game Tuesday before a day off in advance of Opening Day.

Reddick was scratched from Sunday's spring game due to back stiffness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The issue apparently flared up when Reddick was putting on his socks Sunday morning. Fortunately, the outfielder doesn't seem too worried about the issue; Reddick said he was held out as precaution and added that he'll ready for Thursday's season-opener.

Reddick was scratched from Sunday's spring game, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear why Reddick was scratched at this point. With Opening Day on Thursday, the outfielder's status will be worth keeping an eye on. Myles Straw and Yordan Alvarez started in the corner outfield spots Sunday.

Reddick played first base in a minor-league game last week, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Astros manager AJ Hinch loves versatility and wants to add a third option at first base behind Yuli Gurriel and Tyler White. Reddick acknowledged the challenges of learning a new position in the infield after a career as an outfielder, but he's confident -- with the assistance of former Astro and Hall of Fame first baseman Jeff Bagwell -- he'll handle the transition. He may not play enough at the position to qualify and is only being considered as an emergency option.

Reddick took groundballs at first base Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

With a fairly crowded big-league outfield and a top prospect (Kyle Tucker) who is big-league ready and an outfielder by trade, Reddick could earn more playing time this season if he can be deployed at first base on occasion. Reddick claims he has "opened some eyes" with his infield defense thus far in camp.

Reddick (hand) is in the lineup for Wednesday's spring game against the Marlins, according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle.

EDGE Analysis

Reddick left Monday's exhibition contest after being hit by a pitch on his hand, but he was diagnosed with only a bruise, and will return to action two days later. Reddick will man right field and hit seventh for the Astros on Wednesday.

Reddick has a contusion but no fracture according to X-rays taken on his hand Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reddick left Monday's game against the Mets after being hit in the hand by a pitch, but he appears to have avoided serious injury. He's considered day-to-day.

Reddick (hand) exited Monday's game against the Mets after being hit by a pitch, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reddick stayed in the game to run the bases after taking a pitch off his right hand, but he was removed prior to taking the field for the bottom half of the frame. The outfielder should be considered day-to-day until he's further evaluated.