Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique) is expected to return to Grapefruit League action Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Ellsbury (oblique) is expected to return to Grapefruit League action Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

With Ellsbury holding up to five at-bats and five innings in the field on the minor league side Tuesday, manager Joe Girardi has gone ahead and penciled Ellsbury into the big-league lineup for Wednesday. Assuming the training staff doesn't step in last minute, Ellsbury will make his first Grapefruit League appearance since March 15. Despite the missed time, Ellsbury said he has no concern about being ready for Opening Day.