Chris Snyder (back) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with High-A Bradenton.

Snyder missed most of the Grapefruit League schedule due to lower back stiffness. Assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks, he won't need many at-bats before he's activated from the disabled list. Look for him in the next week to 10 days.

Chris Snyder (back) caught five innings and had three at-bats in an intrasquad game Tuesday.

Snyder began the season on the disabled list due to lower back stiffness. Barring any setbacks, the 30-year-old backstop could return later this month. Ryan Doumit and Jason Jaramillo will continue to share playing time behind the plate for the time being.

Pirates placed C Chris Snyder on the 15-day disabled list with a back injury.

Snyder just resumed baseball activities this week and probably won't be ready for regular action until mid-April. Ryan Doumit and Jason Jaramillo will share catching duties.

Pirates GM Neal Huntington said Sunday that Chris Snyder (back) is "very probable" to start the season on the disabled list.

Ryan Doumit and Jason Jaramillo will split time until Snyder is ready to go. Ideally, he wouldn't miss more than the first week of the season.

Chris Snyder (back) could resume baseball activities as early as Monday.

Snyder's availability for Opening Day is currently in doubt. If he lands on the DL, Ryan Doumit is the benefactor.

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle confirmed that Chris Snyder's (back) availability for Opening Day is in doubt.

"It could have an impact on our catching situation," Hurdle said. "We need to revisit what the issues are. ... But for it to happen again, we will have to see, but it definitely could jeopardize what we do with our roster." If Snyder has to start the season on the DL, Ryan Doumit would be used as the everyday catcher.

Chris Snyder was scratched from Saturday's lineup with back soreness.

It might be time to start worrying about his availability for the start of the season. Snyder has sat out most of March with back issues that simply won't go away. At the very least, we might see Ryan Doumit getting more time behind the plate early on than he originally would have.

Chris Snyder (back) will return to the Pirates' starting lineup Thursday.

Snyder has been out since March 9 with a back injury, but is ready to go now and should be just fine when the regular season opens. He will start at catcher this year for the Bucs.

Chris Snyder (back) caught a bullpen session and took a handful of minor league at-bats on Monday.

Sidelined for the past nine days, Snyder will catch a minor league game tomorrow barring any setbacks. If that then goes off without a hitch, he is expected to return to Grapefruit League action on Wednesday. For the moment at least, he appears likely to be ready for Opening Day.

Chris Snyder is still sidelined with stiffness in his lower back.

Snyder hasn't played since being scratched from Saturday's lineup. He is taking it easy Wednesday after doing some hitting and throwing the previous two days. Though Snyder has had back problems in the past, he doesn't expect the injury to linger into the season.

Chris Snyder has been scratched from Saturday's lineup due to tightness in his lower back.

Snyder hasn't been able to play since Wednesday, though he's obviously close. He's considered day-to-day and should be back in there soon enough. Snyder is slated to be the Pirates' regular catcher this season, though he's likely to be spelled fairly often by Ryan Doumit.

Pending approval by the commissioner's office, Chris Snyder will be traded from the Diamondbacks to the Pirates.

It's still unknown what the Pirates will give up in return, but it looks like they've found an upgrade from Ryan Doumit behind the plate. The Diamondbacks will pick up a portion of the $5.75 million that Snyder is owed next season.

The Diamondbacks and Pirates are discussing a deal that would send catcher Chris Snyder to Pittsburgh, according to FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal.

Snyder's contract is a big hurdle and Arizona would likely have to pick up a large percentage of it to consummate this deal. He is making $4.75 million this year and is due $5.75 million next year. Snyder has a $6.75 million club option in 2012 or a $750,000 buyout. The 29-year-old is hitting .231 with 10 home runs and 32 RBI.

According to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, the Diamondbacks would still like to move Chris Snyder and Chad Qualls and are open to dealing Adam LaRoche.

None of these names should be a surprise. Snyder is the clear backup to Miguel Montero at this point, but his contract continues to be a hurdle, not to mention the fact that not many teams are looking for an everyday catcher at the moment. For as bad as Qualls has looked this season, he has largely been one of the most lucky pitchers in the sport. LaRoche, meanwhile, could be a cheaper alternative to Derrek Lee and Lance Berkman.

Pinch-hitter Chris Snyder singled in Justin Upton in the bottom of the 14th to give the Diamondbacks a 4-3 win over the Mets on Wednesday night.

And their first three-game sweep of a series since last August. Snyder started off his at-bat against Fernando Nieve by hooking a potential homer just outside the left-field foul pole. He went on to smoke a liner over Jason Bay's head that would have been a clean double under normal circumstances. It scored Upton from second after he doubled to reach base for the fifth time in the contest.

According to Peter Gammons of NESN and MLB Network, the Diamondbacks called the Red Sox on Friday to engage them in trade talks regarding catcher Chris Snyder.

It makes some sense. After the injuries to Victor Martinez and Jason Varitek, the Red Sox are stuck with a tandem of Kevin Cash and Gustavo Molina. That's fine for a few games, but they can't go with this combination for an extended period of time. That doesn't mean a trade is a slam dunk, as there are still concerns about Snyder's health and his expensive contract. The 29-year-old backstop is batting .238/.356/.442 with nine home runs and 28 RBI in 172 at-bats this season.

Chris Snyder hit a three-run homer and was intentionally walked twice Monday in the win over the Astros.

As well as Snyder has played, it's worth wondering why the Diamondbacks are hitting him eighth, particularly with Conor Jackson out and Gerardo Parra seeming like an obvious choice for the spot. Snyder won't keep his average at his current .266, but he's a fine hitter for a catcher. He has five homers and 16 RBI in 64 at-bats this season.

A major league source tells Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com that the Red Sox have targeted Diamondbacks catcher Chris Snyder on their "down-the-road hit list."

Filling in for the injured Miguel Montero, Chris Snyder homered and doubled to drive in five runs on Sunday.

Montero was placed on the disabled list before the game, and Snyder immediately reminded everyone why he was the starter before injuries hit last season. Snyder isn't going to hit for average, but he has 20-homer power if he could ever stay healthy. Snyder is probably about as good as Montero owners will be able to do while he's on the disabled list.

Chris Snyder will start Wednesday's series finale against the Padres.

There's nothing to fear here, as Miguel Montero is clearly the starter, but Diamondbacks manager A.J. Hinch has repeatedly said that Synder won't be a forgotten man. "We have two Major League catchers," said Hinch. "I'm not going to bury Snydes."