Jason Kubel (ankle) took seven at-bats Wednesday in a minor league game and also ran the bases.

Nice to hear, considering that Kubel left Tuesday's Cactus League game with left ankle discomfort. He should be fine for Opening day.

Jason Kubel (ankle) is considered day-to-day.

Kubel made an early exit from Tuesday's game with left ankle discomfort, but fortunately for the Diamondbacks, they aren't looking at another lengthy absence for one of their outfielders. He should be fine for the start of the season.

Jason Kubel left Tuesday's game with left ankle discomfort.

It doesn't sound like a big deal, but the D'Backs should provide more information about his status Wednesday. Kubel has sported a .154/.298/.231 batting line with one homer this spring.

Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson indicated Friday that Jason Kubel (knee) won't return to the lineup until Sunday.

He's been dealing with soreness in his left knee for the past week, and the team wants to play it cautiously and let him rest, rather than risking further injury. At this point, it doesn't appear to be something that would put his availability for Opening Day in jeopardy.

Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said Thursday that the club will not trade Jason Kubel this offseason.

That was the assumption following the Justin Upton deal, as the D'Backs planned to trade one or the other in order to solve their "problem" of having too many outfielders. Kubel, who batted .253/.327/.506 with 30 homers and an .833 OPS this past season, will return as the regular in left field.

Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun hears that the Orioles are "not convinced" Jason Kubel would make them dramatically better in 2013.

It's possible the O's actually believe that, but they could just be trying to get the Diamondbacks to accept their current offer. Encina writes that Kubel would likely see most of his at-bats in the DH slot in place of Wilson Betemit, though Nate McLouth and Nolan Reimold don't exactly pose a big roadblock in left field. The D'Backs are expected to deal either Kubel or Justin Upton soon.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Orioles are pursuing a trade for Jason Kubel of the Diamondbacks.

According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, the Diamondbacks are seeking young pitchers from the Orioles in return for Jason Kubel.

Heyman notes that to this point, the Orioles don't appear interested in doing so. It appears increasingly likely that the D'Backs will trade either Kubel or Justin Upton in the coming weeks, as they appear to be shopping both at the present time.

Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said Saturday that despite the signing of Cody Ross, that neither Jason Kubel or Justin Upton were guaranteed to be traded.

Towers elaborated, explaining he has ownership backing to hang onto all four outfielders and enter the season with a payroll in the neighborhood of $95 million. They could choose to play Ross in center field, and let Adam Eaton start the season at Triple-A, but trading Kubel or Upton still appears to be the most likely scenario.

Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com reports that the White Sox have had internal discussions about Jason Kubel.

They also had talks with the Diamondbacks about acquiring Justin Upton earlier in the winter, so there could be a potential match here. The Snakes were at one point known to have interest in White Sox shortstop Alexi Ramirez, though that's likely to have changed with the recent acquisitions of Cliff Pennington and Didi Gregorius.

According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com, Jason Kubel has a good chance to be traded following the Diamondbacks signing of Cody Ross.

With Ross signed, the Diamondbacks have a surplus of outfielders and are expected to continue to shop Kubel. ESPN's Jim Bowden considers the Rangers, Mets, Yankees, Orioles, and Braves as possible trade partners. Kubel, 30, is under contract for $7.5 million next season with a $7.5 million mutual option for 2014.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal hears that the chances of the Diamondbacks trading Jason Kubel are higher than that of them dealing Justin Upton.

It could be that they've come to the realization that they aren't going to get what they want for Upton, as the Rangers seem dead set on hanging on to Elvis Andrus and Jurickson Profar. And, while Kubel is coming off a better season, he obviously doesn't have nearly the upside of Upton. It's not a bad problem to have, as Arizona has four starting-worthy outfielders.

Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com hears that some think the Diamondbacks could trade Jason Kubel as soon as Tuesday.

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reported early Tuesday that the D-Backs were discussing trade scenarios involving Kubel. Moving him would leave Arizona with a starting outfield of Gerardo Parra, Adam Eaton and Justin Upton from left to right. Of course, the Diamondbacks are also talking to teams about Upton right now.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Diamondbacks have been involved in trade dialogue involving Jason Kubel.

There's been plenty of speculation about the future of Justin Upton, but Rosenthal hears that the D-Backs has had at least as much trade talk about Kubel. The 30-year-old outfielder batted .253/.327/.506 with 30 homers and an .833 OPS this past season and is under contract for $7.5 million next season with a $7.5 million mutual option for 2014.

Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said the team is trying to decide whether Jason Kubel or Gerardo Parra is a better fit as their everyday left fielder in 2013.

It's possible the "loser" of the two ends up being traded to short up another area. Kubel is the much better offensive player, but Parra is fantastic defensively and is under team control through 2015. "When you put a club together, it's more of a puzzle," Towers said. "What you do at short and third maybe changes what your need is in left. If you get more offense on the corner, then maybe there's more of a premium for the defender in left. If you don't get the offense and you get the defense in the infield, you have to have your power somewhere."

Jason Kubel blasted a two-run homer in Monday's loss to the Rockies.

Kubel drove in Arizona's only two runs of the night. The 30-year-old had really been scuffling since a two-homer game back on September 8, picking up just three hits over his last 29 at-bats. He reaches 30 bombs for the first time in his career, and with 90 RBI, he has an outside shot at a second 100-RBI season.

Jason Kubel went hitless in a fifth straight game Wednesday, finishing 0-for-4.

Kubel is 0-for-21 since his two-homer game on Sept. 8 and has been getting extra time off as a result. His average hovered in the .290-.300 range for most of the first four months, but he's all of the way down to .253 now.

Jason Kubel homered twice on Saturday night in the Diamondbacks' 8-5 victory over the Padres.

Kubel opened the game's scoring with a two-run shot in the top of the first inning then added a solo shot in Arizona's three-run third. He's batting .264/.338/.533 with 29 home runs and 85 RBI in 126 games this season.

Jason Kubel homered off Matt Guerrier in the top of the 11th as the Diamondbacks edged the Dodgers 4-3 on Friday.

Kubel made a winner of Brad Bergesen. J.J. Putz picked up his 28th save despite allowing a walk and a hit in the bottom of the 11th. Kubel has 27 homers, leaving him just one shy of his career high from 2009.

Jason Kubel (neck) went 1-for-5 with a run scored Sunday in his return to the Diamondbacks' lineup.

Kubel had missed three consecutive games due to stiffness in his neck. It was never a major concern for Arizona.