Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez: Expects to return Friday

Gonzalez (elbow) is out of the Dodgers' lineup on Thursday but is expected to return on Friday, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.

Analysis:

Gonzalez's elbow has bothered him at multiple times this spring, but he and the Dodgers have dismissed it as anything overly serious. The 34-year-old said he feels better, and barring any setbacks, the issue shouldn't affect his readiness for Opening Day.