Diamondbacks second baseman Aaron Hill could begin hitting by the end of the weekend, MLB.com reports.
"He did strength and exercise today and that went fine," manager Kirk Gibson told MLB.com. "Hopefully he'll start hitting by the end of the weekend. He'll just progress from there."
Gibson also revealed Hill's rehab plan.
"He'll probably go from batting practice to extended spring training," Gibson said. "We'll probably get some guys to throw to him, extend him to some games and see where's he at."
Hill has been on the disabled list since April 15 with a fractured left hand. He could still be a few weeks from rejoining the team.