Yasmani Grandal: (Concussion) Activation Expected Saturday

Grandal (concussion) is expected to be ready for activation when first eligible Saturday, Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Analysis:

Grandal is ready to return to action after recovering from a concussion, meaning A.J. Ellis will return to his role as the backup. The backstop has started 2015 strong, sticking .291/.403/.466 with four home runs through 33 games. His presence in the lineup could provide a boost to others around him moving forward as well.