Mark Teixeira (knee) is expected to play Wednesday, ESPN's Wallace Matthews reports.

Teixeira (knee) is expected to play Wednesday, ESPN's Wallace Matthews reports.

Analysis:

Teixeira felt a bit better Tuesday morning, after being hit by a pitch during Sunday's game. He's merely dealing with a contusion, and while the pain may hold him out for a few days, he's seemingly still on track to be ready for Opening Day.