Charlie Culberson (back) will play four innings defensively with an at-bat in each inning in a minor league game Wednesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Culberson (back) will play four innings defensively with an at-bat in each inning in a minor league game Wednesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

Culberson's return to live action indicates a return to major league spring games is on the horizon. The question now will turn to whether or not he's able to nab a roster spot out of spring training. He's competing with both Daniel Descalso and Rafael Ynoa for that distinction, but Descalso is likely the favorite, with Ynoa perhaps also ahead of Culberson in the race.