Hardy (shoulder) is not ready to begin a rehab assignment, the Baltimore Sun reports.

Hardy was hoping to start a rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie on Friday, but he'll instead work out and take batting practice at Camden Yards. While he doesn't expect the eventual rehab assignment to last long, Hardy can probably be ruled out for the beginning of next week, with next weekend looking like a more realistic target.

Hardy (shoulder) will work out at Double-A Bowie on Friday, but he has not yet been cleared to play in games, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Despite the seemingly discouraging news, Hardy could still be cleared in time for Double-A Bowie's game Friday night. Even if he can't start his rehab assignment until the weekend, Hardy may be able to join the Orioles at the beginning of next week, as he isn't expected to need many at-bats.

Hardy (shoulder) took live batting practice Wednesday, MASN Sports reports.

If Hardy's shoulder responds well to the session Wednesday, he'll likely be sent on a rehab assignment Friday at Double-A Bowie. The veteran shortstop indicated he doesn't expect to require many at-bats in the minors before returning to the big league club, so his return from the disabled list seems plausible at some point next week.

Hardy (shoulder) is schedule to hit soft toss Monday and remains a few days away from a rehab assignment, Eduardo Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Per the report, Hardy could continue solely hitting soft toss before starting to take batting practice, with a rehab stint likely to follow shortly after. The club remains optimistic that he'll be activated by the weekend, though that may get a bit delayed depending on when the shortstop starts his rehab assignment.

Hardy (shoulder) appears headed to rehab at Double-A as soon as Thursday, MASN Sports reports.

Hardy has been fielding grounders and hitting off a tee while working out with the team in Baltimore. He would be nearby at the Double-A Bowie affiliate and that could mean a short rehab is in order before being activated. It is possible Hardy is activated by next weekend.

Hardy (shoulder) took dry swings with a fungo bat Thursday, and he hopes to hit off a tee Friday, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.

Hardy is seemingly on track to start a minor-league rehab assignment early next week, and he may only need to play in a game or two. It was previously reported that he might be ready at some point this weekend, but that now seems to be out of the question.

Hardy (shoulder) will be able to play in a rehab game with High-A Frederick sometime after Monday of next week, the Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports.

He is ahead of schedule in his rehab and was taking part in baseball activities Tuesday afternoon. He may need more than one rehab outing, but in theory he should be back with Baltimore by next weekend if everything goes well.

Hardy (shoulder) is ahead of schedule, as he's partaking in baseball activities Tuesday afternoon, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.

Hardy fielded grounders and threw to all of the bases, so it seems he's almost ready for games. He's expected to return when first eligible on Apr. 11, with Everth Cabrera and Ryan Flaherty working at shortstop in the meantime. Flaherty hit a solo home run on Opening Day.

Hardy (shoulder) could return from the disabled list the first day he is eligible, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports.

Hardy earlier reported that his shoulder is progressing well and feeling much better, but he'll still start the season on the disabled list. He's due to return on April 11 and both he and manager Buck Showalter expressed their optimism that the 32-year-old will be healthy enough to be activated then. When he does return to the team, Hardy figures to slot in as the starting option at shortstop.

Hardy (shoulder) said Tuesday that he is feeling much better, but he will still open his season on the disabled list, Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun reports.

Hardy had an MRA on Monday, and the Orioles will shut him down from swinging a bat for at least the next 10 days. While the shortstop is optimistic, he probably won't be ready by April 11, which is the first day he'll be eligible to return. Ryan Flaherty and Everth Cabrera figure to fill the void.

Hardy's (shoulder) injury isn't considered to be serious, but he could begin the season on the disabled list, but could be out for just five game, Rich Dubroff of CSN Baltimore reports.

Hardy underwent a MRA Monday, which likely revealed something the team didn't like. However, the results could be worse, as he's not expected to be out too long with the issue. Assuming all goes as expected, it's possible he'll be back about a week into the season.

The results of Hardy's shoulder tests should be available Monday afternoon, but he will not play in a game until Thursday at the earliest, the Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports.

He had an MRA (an investigatory shoulder procedure) on Monday and the team has still not announced the results. The hope is that he does not have a new injury (he previously had labrum surgery in 2004). Continue to monitor his status as we have yet to hear anything actionable.

Hardy will have an investigatory procedure on his left shoulder Monday and will not play before Tuesday, MASN's Roch Kubatko reports.

The procedure is called an MRA, which involves injecting dye in the injured shoulder to see if it is a new injury or not. Hardy previously had labrum surgery on his left shoulder in 2004, so the MRA won't come back clean, but it should provide the Orioles with more information. Both Hardy and the team said the injury was not believed to be serious after he sustained the injury Friday, so it's not time to panic, but this is certainly something to keep an eye on over the coming days.

Hardy suffered a left shoulder injury during Friday's Grapefruit League game, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reports.

O's manager Buck Showalter said he should have more information Saturday but does not think the injury is serious. Hardy echoed that sentiment, and while he won't play Saturday, the shortstop has not been ruled out beyond the one game.

Hardy is 4-for-15 with no extra-base hits through Wednesday's spring training games.

Hardy has been healthy in camp following his contract extension he signed during the playoffs. Hardy had 22 or more home runs for three consecutive years through 2013 before swatting just nine deep balls last year. There has been no sign of his power in spring training games, but it is a small sample size and there is often little correlation between spring training performance and regular season performance.

Hardy agreed to a three-year extension with the Orioles on Thursday, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports.

The deal is believed to be worth close to $40 million, which is nearly double the amount Hardy earned over the course of his current three-year pact ($22 million). Although Hardy mustered just nine homers this season, after hitting 22 or more in each of his previous three seasons, but he plays Gold Glove caliber defense at a premium position and makes consistent contact. He went 3-for-10 with a homer and two RBI in the O's sweep of the Tigers in the ALDS.

Hardy is out of the lineup Friday against the Blue Jays, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports.

Hardy will get another day off, as will many of the regulars, after the O's fell out of contention for the top record in the AL with a loss Thursday. Ryan Flaherty will man short in his absence.

Hardy is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Hardy will take a day off with Ryan Flaherty getting the start at short. Hardy missed five straight starts earlier this month, but there is nothing to suggest that this day off is injury related.

Hardy is not in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports.

Ryan Flaherty will take over at shortstop Friday, as Hardy sits following five straight starts. Hardy missed close to a week due to back issues earlier this month and is just 3-for-his-last-20, but there's been nothing to suggest this is anything more than a routine day off.

Hardy is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports.

Hardy just missed five starts due to a back issue, so his absence is hardly surprising. He'll be replaced at short by Ryan Flaherty after going 1-for-3 with a walk in Game 1.