Carter batted leadoff and went 0-for-3 in Saturday's spring game against San Franisco.

Carter (back) will start in center field and bat leadoff in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Giants.

Carter (back) could be considered for the leadoff spot in the Rangers' lineup, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Carter (back) no longer has any restrictions on what he can do in the field or weight room, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Carter (back) has been swinging a bat and is expected to be 100 percent for the start of spring training, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Carter underwent an ablation procedure on his back last week, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Carter (back) said Sunday that he doesn't expect to require surgery and hopes to resume swinging a bat in 9-to-10 weeks, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Rangers GM Chris Young said Tuesday that Carter (back) isn't expected to play again during the regular season, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The Rangers transferred Carter (back) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

Carter was shut down from baseball activities Friday and will get a second opinion on his lower back soreness, MLB.com reports.