Hardy received an MRI on his back and will undergo more tests Friday, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This explains Hardy's absence from workouts since the O's began camp. Various injuries have contributed to him missing 95 games over the last two seasons, and his latest setback is worth watching. If he were to miss extended time again this year, Manny Machado may preserve shortstop eligibility for 2018 fantasy leagues.