Grichuk (ankle) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Reno on Friday, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grichuk will start in center field in his first game with the Aces, marking the first time he's played in any sort of game since undergoing ankle surgery in January. Assuming he doesn't run into any setbacks in the minors, he should be able to rejoin the D-backs when eligible April 5.

The Diamondbacks placed Grichuk (ankle) on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Grichuk didn't appear in any Cactus League games while he was still limited to begin spring training following his January surgery to remove bone spurs from his right ankle, but he was able to take some at-bats in minor-league games on the back fields during the final week of camp, per MLB.com. He's not expected to be in store for a long stay on the shelf and could even be ready for activation when first eligible April 5 if he's able to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend.

Manager Torey Lovullo confirmed Wednesday that Grichuk (ankle) will begin the season on the injured list, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lovullo said the goal is to get Grichuk a few extra games in at Triple-A Reno before he makes his Diamondbacks debut, so it's likely he only spends the minimum 10 days on the IL. The 32-year-old outfielder sat out the entire Cactus League schedule while recovering from offseason ankle surgery, but he has resumed taking batting practice and running around the bases.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that the team is giving Grichuk more time to recover from surgery to remove bone spurs from his right ankle in February, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Louvello didn't commit to an IL stint for Grichuk, but it appears the outfielder will not be available for Opening Day. Grichuk has been participating in live batting practice and ramped up his activity Friday, when he ran bases for the first time since his surgery. If Grichuk opens the season on IL, Jake McCarthy could find his way onto Arizona's Opening Day roster.

Grichuk (ankle) ran the bases Friday for the first time this spring, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grichuk's status for Opening Day has not yet been determined, but time is running short, and the Diamondbacks may opt to place him on the injured list instead of rushing him back. "Based on how he looks right now, everything is going pretty well," Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said. "I don't think it's going to be too long if in fact [the IL] is the direction we have to go." The outfielder has been taking live batting practice, and it sounds like the team's decision-makers believe Grichuk can step into game conditions without much spring activity. Arizona and Cleveland will play two exhibition games Monday and Tuesday, which could give Grichuk plate opportunities to prepare for the regular season. If he does open on the IL, Jake McCarthy would likely nab the final outfield spot.

Manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Grichuk (ankle) is "still progressing," but the team is unsure if Grichuk will be ready to go by Opening Day, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grichuk has been forced to sit out of Cactus League action after undergoing a procedure to remove bone spurs in his right ankle. He resumed taking live batting practice March 8, but Grichuk has yet to make any significant strides toward returning since then. There is still time for Grichuk to get healthy and play in one of Arizona's final spring training games, but it's also possible Grichuk begins the year on the IL and plays a few minor-league rehab games before making his season debut.

Grichuk (ankle) took live batting practice Friday but has not yet been cleared to run the bases, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grichuk is recovering from January surgery to remove bone spurs from his right ankle. He's ramping things up slowly but surely and the Diamondbacks have not yet ruled him out for Opening Day, but it's going to be close. Once healthy, Grichuk is expected to see regular starts in the outfield against left-handed pitching.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Tuesday that Grichuk (ankle) has yet to be cleared for baseball activities, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The skipper also said the veteran outfielder has yet to be ruled out for the start of the season, but time is running out if he's going to be fully ramped up by Opening Day. Grichuk joined the Diamondbacks on a one-year contract in mid-February but has been recovering from January surgery to remove bone spurs from his right ankle early on in spring training.

Grichuk had bone spurs removed from his right ankle in January and won't initially play in Cactus League games, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grichuk signed a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks on Saturday, but he won't be available for the start of spring training as he recovers from the procedure that he underwent last month. The team hopes he'll be ready to play by Opening Day, but even if he's unavailable to begin the regular season, he isn't expected to have a lengthy absence. Once he's available, Grichuk will likely fill in for Alek Thomas or Corbin Carroll when Arizona faces left-handed pitchers.

Grichuk signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Saturday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Grichuk's new deal also includes a $6 million mutual option for 2025. Grichuk slashed .267/.321/.459 with 16 homers and 44 RBI in 471 plate appearances between the Rockies and Angels last season. He's been known to find consistent success against southpaws, making it likely he fills in for Alek Thomas or Corbin Carroll on days the Diamondbacks are matched up against a left-handed starter.