Rusney Castillo's left side was examined Wednesday morning and no serious injury was found. According to Sean McAdam of Comcast Sportsnet New England, he expects to be available Thursday.

Castillo's left side was examined Wednesday morning and no serious injury was found. According to Sean McAdam of Comcast Sportsnet New England, he expects to be available Thursday.

Analysis:

With something of a job battle taking place in the crowded Boston outfield, missed time is costly for any of the players competing to solidify their role this spring. Fortunately, the ailment that surfaced late in Tuesday's game for Castillo will likely subside in the coming days.