Hardy has undergone an MRI and CT scan on his back and has one more test coming, but he's not concerned with the injury, Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hardy said the pain started on Jan. 27, around the time of the Orioles' FanFest convention. The shortstop is aiming to be ready for baseball activities on March 1 so he can be ready for Opening Day. AL-only players should keep tabs on Hardy's progress before considering him as a midrange shortstop.