Michael Young went 3-for-4 with an RBI single and a run scored Friday against the Mets.

All three hits were singles. Young only has one home run so far this season, but he's hitting a cool .333 (27-for-81) through 24 games. While his hot start has been aided by a fortunate BABIP (batting average on balls in play), his multi-position eligibility should come in handy in most mixed fantasy leagues.

Michael Young (illness) went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in his return to the starting lineup Sunday.

Young didn't start Saturday's game due to illness, but felt well enough to make an appearance as a pinch-hitter and play the full game Sunday. The 36-year-old is hitting a cool .357 (15-for-42) to begin the year.

Michael Young is out of Saturday's lineup due to illness.

Freddy Galvis will start at third base for the Phillies against the host Marlins. Young is considered day-to-day.

Michael Young went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and an RBI triple in Tuesday's win over the Mets.

The longball was his first in a Phillies uniform. Young was batting .188 though the first five games, but he's picked up seven hits in the last three games to boost his average to .345. Ryan Howard and John Mayberry also homered for Philly.

Despite entering the season at age-36, Michael Young believes that he can improve upon his defensive range at third base this season.

He believes that he has discovered a flaw, that he was too high in his setup, causing his first step to be far too slow. While a more explosive first step will help him in the field, the Phillies will need him to step up and deliver solid run production in the middle of the lineup if they plan on competing in the National League East.

Michael Young hit his first spring homer Sunday off Baltimore's Chris Tillman.

It initially looked like Young would hit second for the Phillies, but now it appears that he'll occupy either the third or fifth spot initially. Either way, he'll probably be a quality RBI guy, though without the homers or steals to be a particularly good fantasy third baseman.

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN reported Saturday that Michael Young will not be participating in the World Baseball Classic, opting instead to spend the entire spring in camp with the Phillies.

Young was unlikely to be selected for a spot on Team USA, but there had been rumblings that he would suit up for Mexico since his mother is of Mexican descent. Instead, the veteran infielder will use the spring to get himself acclimated to his new team.

Team Mexico has listed Michael Young as a potential candidate for its World Baseball Classic roster.

Young hasn't committed yet to anything, but he's eligible to play for Mexico because his mother is of Mexican descent and it's not like he'd have a chance of cracking the lineup on Team USA. So the idea does make some sense.

Phillies acquired INF Michael Young and cash considerations from the Rangers in exchange for RHPs Josh Lindblom and Lisalverto Bonilla.

The deal is official following commissioner Bud Selig's approval. The Rangers are expected to send $10 million to the Phillies to cover the $16 million Young is owed for next season. After playing all over the infield and at DH for Texas the last two years, Young will be Philadelphia's everyday third baseman. He'll be looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2012 that saw him bat just .277/.312/.370 with eight homers.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that the Rangers have acquired Michael Young from the Phillies.

MLB.com's T.R. Sulivan confirms that Michael Young is expected to waive his no-trade clause.

Sullivan writes that the trade could be approved Saturday. After spending his entire career in Texas, Young projects to enter spring training as the Phillies' starting third baseman. The Rangers will save roughly $5 million in payroll that they can use towards signing Zack Greinke, and are expected to receive Josh Lindblom and a prospect in return.

While Michael Young hasn't officially decided whether to waive his no-trade clause in order to go to the Phillies, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com is "getting the vibe it will happen."

The two sides appear to have agreed on the deal and are just waiting for Young's approval. The 36-year-old Young has spent all of his career with the Rangers, but they've reportedly told him that his playing time will be cut in 2013, so he might not mind becoming the Phillies' starting third baseman. The veteran infielder batted just .277/.312/.370 with eight homers this past season.

Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports that Phillies are in "serious discussions" about acquiring utilityman Michael Young through a trade from the Rangers.

Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News was first to report that two teams were entering "advanced talks," and now Salisbury adds that Young "may be ready" to waive his no-trade clause for a change of scenery. The 36-year-old veteran would presumably start at third base in 2013 for the Phillies. He'll make $16 million next year and then become a free agent next winter.

According to TR Sullivan of MLB.com, the Phillies have "some interest" in Michael Young.

The Phils would use Young at third base. Sullivan says the Rangers "did not come to Nashville looking to move Young," but he believes they will listen to trade proposals. The 36-year-old has a no-trade clause and thus would have to approve any deal. Young batted just .277/.312/.370 with eight homers this past season.

Michael Young (Achilles) is back in the Rangers' lineup Monday.

Young exited Sunday's game with a sore left Achilles, but it's obviously not considered to be a big deal. He's batting sixth and playing third base against Jarrod Parker and the A's.

Michael Young was removed from Sunday's game against the Angels with a sore left Achilles' tendon.

This isn't a new injury. Young was noticeably limping after running to first and the Rangers didn't want to take any chances. Adrian Beltre (shoulder) also left Sunday's game, and is day-to-day.

Michael Young went 2-for-5 with an RBI double versus the Angels on Wednesday.

Young has now hit in eight straight games. He's batting .328 with three homers and 11 RBI in 64 at-bats for the month.

Michael Young had three hits and drove home a pair of runs in a losing effort against the Indians on Thursday.

Young finished the night 3-for-4. His RBI single off Zach McAllister got the Rangers on the board in the fourth inning, then he added another RBI knock to provide what seemed like a valuable insurance run in the eighth. He's been a bit of a disappointment on the season, hitting .269 with seven homers and 62 RBI.

Rangers activated INF/DH Michael Young from the paternity leave list.

Young left the team Thursday night to be present for the birth of his child. He's back in the starting lineup Monday as the DH while Mike Olt plays first and Mitch Moreland takes a seat.

Rangers placed INF/DH Michael Young on the paternity leave list.

Young left Thursday's game to be with his wife for the birth of the couple's third child. He can remain away from the team for 24 to 72 hours. The Rangers called up Luis Hernandez from Triple-A Round Rock to take his place on the active roster.