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Joyce (elbow), who went 2-for-5 with a grand slam and a solo home run in Sunday's 14-0 Cactus League win over the White Sox while serving as the designated hitter, will play in the outfield during a minor-league game Monday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
Joyce has exclusively served as the DH for three consecutive games, as the team has tried to give his ailing elbow some much-needed rest. The veteran outfielder had progressed to throwing to the bases in a workout before Sunday's game, and he'll push matters a step further Monday by taking the field in minor-league action. Joyce's pair of Sunday round trippers were his first of spring, and despite the strong afternoon, he only coaxed his exhibition average up to .179 (30 plate appearances).
