Derek Jeter (ankle) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's Grapefruit League game.

He's also not listed among the players expected to take batting practice. It's not unexpected, as Jeter was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with ankle stiffness and was later diagnosed with mild inflammation following X-rays and an MRI. The veteran shortstop likely get a couple of days of rest, but he should be back in action soon.

Derek Jeter has been diagnosed with mild inflammation following an X-ray and MRI on his left ankle.

Jeter was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to stiffness in his surgically-repaired left ankle, but it was deemed precautionary and the diagnosis confirms that's it shouldn't be a big deal. The veteran shortstop might spend extra time in the DH spot early on the season, but the ankle isn't a long-term concern at this point.

Derek Jeter was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to left ankle stiffness.

Yes, it's the same ankle Jeter had surgery on in October. The veteran shortstop took batting practice Tuesday, but had trouble loosening up. There's no reason to take any chances, so the Yankees are just playing things safe for now. Consider him day-to-day.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Tuesday that Derek Jeter (ankle) could serve as the designated hitter on Opening Day.

Girardi hasn't ruled out the possibility that Jeter will start at shortstop, but it could depend on how his ankle feels. The decision could also be strategic, as the Yankees could use Jeter at DH and Eduardo Nunez at shortstop with Jon Lester expected to pitch for the Red Sox on Opening Day.

Derek Jeter (ankle) played four innings at shortstop on Wednesday and felt fine physically.

It was his first time playing shortstop in a live setting since he broke his ankle in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Tigers. "It was good to be out there again," Jeter said. "Just getting back into game action, seeing things. It's been a while." He went 0-for-2 at the plate with a walk.

Derek Jeter (ankle) will play shortstop and bat leadoff Wednesday.

This will be Jeter's first game action at shortstop since he fractured his ankle during the ALCS against the Tigers. The 38-year-old won't play back-to-back games in the field right away, but the important thing is that he's on track for Opening Day.

Derek Jeter (ankle) will play shortstop Wednesday night for the first time this spring.

That was the plan, but the Yankees wanted to see how Jeter's ankle felt Tuesday morning before making it official. The 38-year-old figures to play four or five innings initially and it may be a little while before he's ready to play the field on back-to-back days, but he's on track to be ready for the Yanks' season opener against the Red Sox on April 1.

Derek Jeter expects to play shortstop Wednesday for the first time this spring.

Jeter, who is being eased into action following ankle surgery, served as the designated hitter on Saturday and Monday. The Yankees will likely see how he feels Tuesday before making a final decision, but the hope is that he'll be ready to return to the field Wednesday.

Derek Jeter will be in the designated hitter slot again Monday but could play shortstop in his next game appearance.

"If that's what he feels he's ready to do, then we'll do it," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. "He has a 100-percent clearance from the doctor." Jeter wasn't able to run to first base at full speed during his Grapefruit League debut Saturday, but that should come soon. "Now it's normal spring training," he said. "I played a game. So now it's just continue to get more and more comfortable. More at-bats. More pitches. More times running on the bases."

Derek Jeter collected a single in two at-bats Saturday against the Braves in his spring debut.

After two times up as the Yankees' DH, Jeter was replaced by Travis Hafner. He's likely to make several more starts at DH before seeing his first time at shortstop.

Derek Jeter (ankle) will make his Grapefruit League debut Saturday against the Braves.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Derek Jeter (ankle) could make his Grapefruit League debut as soon as Saturday.

Well, look how that worked out, Jeter and Mariano Rivera making their spring debut the same day. The shortstop will DH in his first game back. Jeter, of course, underwent surgery last October to repair a fractured ankle but has been given "final clearance" by doctors. He has plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day, barring a setback.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said Thursday that Derek Jeter (ankle) has been given "final clearance."

Jeter had one last checkup on Thursday afternoon in North Carolina with the doctor that performed his late-October ankle surgery and Girardi told reporters back in Yankees camp that it "went great." The veteran shortstop remains a solid fantasy option for the 2013 season. He should begin playing in Grapefruit League games this weekend.

Derek Jeter (ankle) is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut March 10.

Jeter was cleared for on-field running drills for the first time this weekend and hasn't reported any setbacks in his surgically-repaired ankle. The Yankees will likely limit him to DH duties early in spring training, but Jeter remains on track to be ready for Opening Day.

Derek Jeter (ankle) participated in on-field running and agility drills Saturday for the first time since surgery.

Jeter still isn't ready to play in Grapefruit League games, but this is another sign that he remains on track with his rehabilitation schedule. Barring any setbacks, he should be ready to roll for the Yankees on Opening Day.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi plans to occasionally start Derek Jeter (ankle) in the designated hitter slot against left-handers this season.

It makes sense not only because it will allow Jeter some rest for his surgically-repaired ankle, but also because the team's primary DH, Travis Hafner, isn't nearly as good against lefties. Eduardo Nunez will play shortstop when Jeter is the DH.

Derek Jeter (ankle) will not be ready to play in Grapefruit League games when they begin next week.

No surprise there. Jeter, of course, is recovering from October surgery for a broken ankle, but The Captain says he's "right where I'm supposed to be" and fully expects to be ready to go by the start of the regular season.

Derek Jeter on Monday ran on a treadmill for the first time since undergoing surgery in October on his left ankle.

Jeter also fielded 80 ground balls, making slight side-to-side movements. "I'm progressing, like I told you," Jeter said. "I'm right where I need to be. I've gotten the OK to do everything." Barring any setbacks, Jeter should be ready to roll for the Yankees on Opening Day.

Derek Jeter (ankle) expects to begin a running program in a couple of weeks.

Jeter has been working out at the Yankees' spring training complex in Tampa, Florida since late January, fielding grounders and taking batting practice in a cage. He's on track to be fully recovered from his October ankle surgery by the opening of the 2013 regular season.

Derek Jeter (ankle) took swings in the cage and fielded grounders Tuesday in Tampa.

Jeter fielded 55 ground balls Monday in his first on-field baseball activities since surgery, but he felt good enough to ramp it up to 72 grounders on Tuesday. While he still has some major hurdles to cross, the hope is that he'll be ready for Opening Day.