Orioles manager Buck Showalter is optimistic that Taylor Teagarden (back) will be able to return after the All-Star break.

Teagarden has been on the disabled list all season with a lower back injury, but he's currently three games into his rehab assignment. Once he's deemed ready to return, Ronny Paulino will likely be booted off the active roster.

Taylor Teagarden (back) is a week or two away from beginning a "spring training-like" regimen.

In other words, his return isn't imminent. Teagarden has been on the disabled list all season with a lower back injury.

Taylor Teagarden (back) is ready to resume hitting at extended spring training.

Teagarden recently resumed baseball activities and appears to finally be getting past the lower back issue which has caused him to miss the early part of the season. However, there's no clear timetable for him to begin a rehab assignment.

Taylor Teagarden (back) has received clearance to begin baseball-related activities.

Good news, as Teagarden has been on the disabled list all season with a lower back injury. However, he's likely a while away from joining the Orioles, let alone playing in a rehab game.

Taylor Teagarden (back) will see Dr. Andrew Dossett in Dallas for a second time before continuing his rehab at the Orioles' complex in Sarasota, Florida.

Teagarden visited Dossett last week, who confirmed the initial diagnosis of his lower back injury. The 28-year-old has already received three epidural injections and his return is not considered imminent.

Taylor Teagarden will get a second opinion on his back injury from back specialist Dr. Andrew Dossett in Dallas.

Teagarden hasn't played at all this season due to a slight ligament tear in his lower back. His condition has improved somewhat since receiving three epidural injections, but there's no timetable for his return.

Taylor Teagarden will receive his third epidural injection in his back on Monday.

Teagarden could be facing surgery if the painkilling shot doesn't relive the discomfort, as a fourth epidural injection is not allowed. He doesn't appear close to coming off the disabled list, so Ronny Paulino will continue to function as Matt Wieters' backup.

Taylor Teagarden is getting a third epidural in his back.

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.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Monday that while Taylor Teagarden's back is "better than it was," he hasn't made "real fast progress."

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.

Taylor Teagarden (back) will begin the season on the disabled list.

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.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter said Wednesday that Taylor Teagarden has slight tear in a ligament that supports a disk in his back.

Showalter said it sounds worse than it really is, but the injury could prevent him from being ready for Opening Day. The 28-year-old is scheduled to receive an epidural on Wednesday and will be shut down for another week. Ronny Paulino and John Hester, both non-roster players, are the favorites to fill in as the O's backup catcher if Teagarden starts the season on the disabled list.

Taylor Teagarden is scheduled to have a CT scan on his back on Tuesday.

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.

Taylor Teagarden is being examined by a back specialist Tuesday in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Teagarden also had an MRI earlier in the day. He's been feeling stiffness 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 the O's backup catcher this year.

Taylor Teagarden (knee) is expected to be sidelined another 4-5 days with lower-back stiffness.

An MRI 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.

Taylor Teagarden (knee) told reporters Tuesday in Orioles camp that he's at around 85 percent health.

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.

Orioles acquired C Taylor Teagarden from the Rangers for RHP Randy Henry and a player to be named later.

Teagarden, who turns 28 later this month, has a .220/.286/.417 batting line over 392 plate appearances in the big leagues. While he wasn't really in the Rangers' plans anymore, he should do just fine as a backup to All-Star catcher Matt Wieters.

Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports that the Orioles have had talks with the Rangers about a trade for catcher Taylor Teagarden.

It makes sense, as he is out of options and O's manager Buck Showalter was with Texas when Teagarden was drafted. It would likely only take a minor leaguer or two to get a deal done. Teagarden, who turns 28 later this month, batted .235 (8-for-34) with two doubles and two RBI at the major league level this season. The O's view him as a backup for Matt Wieters.

Rangers optioned C Taylor Teagarden to Triple-A Round Rock.

He was cleared to make room for Darren O'Day on the active roster. Teagarden, 27, is batting .235 (8-for-34) with two doubles and two RBI with the big club this season. He'll return when rosters expand in September, which will allow Ron Washington to go with three catchers the rest of the way.

Rangers recalled C Taylor Teagarden from Triple-A Round Rock.

Teagarden will provide depth on the Texas bench while Craig Gentry recovers from a mild concussion.

Rangers optioned C Taylor Teagarden to Triple-A Round Rock.

Teagarden has made just 26 at-bats this season in the majors. He will head back to the Triple-A level Monday and function as organizational depth going forward.