MLB.com's T.R. Sulivan confirms that Michael Young is expected to waive his no-trade clause. Sullivan writes that the trade could be approved Saturday. After spending his entire career in Texas, Young projects to enter spring training as the Phillies' starting third baseman. The Rangers will save roughly $5 million in payroll that they can use towards signing Zack Greinke, and are expected to receive Josh Lindblom and a prospect in return.

While Michael Young hasn't officially decided whether to waive his no-trade clause in order to go to the Phillies, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com is "getting the vibe it will happen." The two sides appear to have agreed on the deal and are just waiting for Young's approval. The 36-year-old Young has spent all of his career with the Rangers, but they've reportedly told him that his playing time will be cut in 2013, so he might not mind becoming the Phillies' starting third baseman. The veteran infielder batted just .277/.312/.370 with eight homers this past season.

Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports that Phillies are in "serious discussions" about acquiring utilityman Michael Young through a trade from the Rangers. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News was first to report that two teams were entering "advanced talks," and now Salisbury adds that Young "may be ready" to waive his no-trade clause for a change of scenery. The 36-year-old veteran would presumably start at third base in 2013 for the Phillies. He'll make $16 million next year and then become a free agent next winter.

According to TR Sullivan of MLB.com, the Phillies have "some interest" in Michael Young. The Phils would use Young at third base. Sullivan says the Rangers "did not come to Nashville looking to move Young," but he believes they will listen to trade proposals. The 36-year-old has a no-trade clause and thus would have to approve any deal. Young batted just .277/.312/.370 with eight homers this past season.

Michael Young (Achilles) is back in the Rangers' lineup Monday. Young exited Sunday's game with a sore left Achilles, but it's obviously not considered to be a big deal. He's batting sixth and playing third base against Jarrod Parker and the A's.

Michael Young was removed from Sunday's game against the Angels with a sore left Achilles' tendon. This isn't a new injury. Young was noticeably limping after running to first and the Rangers didn't want to take any chances. Adrian Beltre (shoulder) also left Sunday's game, and is day-to-day.

Michael Young went 2-for-5 with an RBI double versus the Angels on Wednesday. Young has now hit in eight straight games. He's batting .328 with three homers and 11 RBI in 64 at-bats for the month.

Michael Young had three hits and drove home a pair of runs in a losing effort against the Indians on Thursday. Young finished the night 3-for-4. His RBI single off Zach McAllister got the Rangers on the board in the fourth inning, then he added another RBI knock to provide what seemed like a valuable insurance run in the eighth. He's been a bit of a disappointment on the season, hitting .269 with seven homers and 62 RBI.

Rangers activated INF/DH Michael Young from the paternity leave list. Young left the team Thursday night to be present for the birth of his child. He's back in the starting lineup Monday as the DH while Mike Olt plays first and Mitch Moreland takes a seat.

Rangers manager Ron Washington has no intention of benching Michael Young. Young has just four home runs and is sporting a .654 OPS, but his manager believes he should remain an everyday player. "So, I just forget the previous 11 seasons he's had for the Texas Rangers, and I forget last season when he was a league MVP candidate, and I just push (him) aside?" Washington asked rhetorically. "Well, that ain't going to be me. If I'm doing that, then I'm turning my back on Michael, and I'm also impacting our clubhouse, and outside of talent, the strength of any team is the makeup and structure of your clubhouse." Mike Olt's spot on the bench is entrenched.