David Murphy returned to the lineup Wednesday as the team's DH, Joe Reedy of Fox Sports Ohio reports.

Murphy returned to the lineup Wednesday as the team's DH, Joe Reedy of Fox Sports Ohio reports.

Analysis:

Murphy was nursing a sprained ankle that had held him out of spring action since Friday, but he was able to return to the field as expected Wednesday. The 33-year-old figures to return to the outfield in a spring game at some point in the near future.