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The hope in February was that Teagarden would be able to do some DHing this season, but that changed when he was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his back. Now the Rangers are just hoping to get him back for the Instructional League in September.

X-rays came back negative, but we should have a better idea regarding his status after all results are in. The 28-year-old is the favorite to serve as Baltimore’s backup catcher, but a prolonged absence could open the door for Ronny Paulino or John Hester.

As expected. Teagarden has reported improvement in his back, but was scheduled to receive a second epidural on Wednesday to help expedite his recovery process. The 28-year-old backstop is eligible to return on April 10, but might need an extra week. Ronny Paulino will serve as Matt Wieters’ backup until he is ready to come off the DL.

It’s the final pain-killing injection that he’s allowed to have. Teagarden has been on the disabled list since the start of the regular season because of a back strain and doesn’t appear anywhere close to being activated.

X-rays revealed no serious damage. Teagarden ''tweaked’’ his lower-back in the weight room. Barring a setback, the 28-year-old should open the season as Baltimore’s backup catcher.

Teagarden received a second epidural is his strained back last week to help speed up his rehab process, but he won’t be ready to return when eligible Tuesday. With Ronny Paulino currently in place as Matt Wieters’ primary backup, the O’s can afford to give him some extra time.

Teagarden had two minor knee surgeries this offseason. As long as he can avoid setbacks, the 28-year-old should open the season on time as Baltimore’s backup catcher.

Teagarden has already had X-rays and an MRI. He was projected to serve as Baltimore’s backup catcher this season, but there’s a chance he might not be ready for Opening Day. Non-roster players Ronny Paulino and John Hester loom as possible replacements.

Teagarden also had an MRI earlier in the day. He has been feeling stiffness in his back for close to a week and the Orioles want to be sure that it’s not going to be a lingering problem. The 28-year-old is expected to serve as Baltimore’s backup catcher this year.

He’ll receive a second epidural for his back on Wednesday. The DL move will be backdated, and the good news is that the O’s think he could be ready on April 10 when he’s first eligible. Ronny Paulino will back up Matt Wieters to start the season.