by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (6/15/2013) Twins outfielder Wilkin Ramirez, on the seven-day disabled list due to concussion symptoms, has progressed to baseball activities Friday, MLB.com reports. As of Friday, he said he was feeling much better.
Ramirez, who suffered the concussion May 25, has been taking batting practice with the team. He's also completed running drills and is making good progress.
"I'm feeling good," Ramirez said. "I took BP on the field already and I'll do some baserunning and some stretching."
Ramirez is nearing a rehab assignment once he feels good enough to play in games. That said, no decisions have been made as to when and where that assignment will begin, according to general manager Terry Ryan.
Wilkin Ramirez making some progress
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (6/12/2013) Twins outfielder Wilkin Ramirez, still on the seven-day disabled list for concussions, is making some good progress, MLB.com reports Wednesday.
Ramirez still isn't quite past the symptoms, however. He suffered the concussion on May 25 and the Twins still do not have an official timetable for his return. The good news is that he's resumed light baseball activities such as taking swings off a tee and running.
Wilkin Ramirez likely not returning Sunday
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com (5/31/2013) Twins general manager Terry Ryan told reporters Friday that outfielder Wilkin Ramirez is unlikely to be activated from the seven-day disabled list when eligible Sunday. Ramirez has been dealing with a concussion and does not seem to be making much progress.
Wilkin Ramirez seeing little progress
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (5/28/2013) Twins outfielder Wilkin Ramirez is not feeling 100 percent following a concussion, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Tuesday. Minnesota will not say whether he'll be ready to return when his 7-day concussion DL stint is up.
Wilkin Ramirez hits 7-day disabled list
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (5/26/2013) Prior to Sunday's game against the Tigers, Twins outfielder Wilkin Ramirez was declared available to come off the bench a day after colliding with teammate Josh Willingham in the outfield. Apparently, Ramirez wasn't healthy enough to avoid a stint on the disabled list.
Following Sunday's game, Ramirez was placed on the seven-day disabled list because of a concussion, according to MLB.com.
Wilkin Ramirez available a day after outfield collision
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (5/26/2013) Twins outfielder Wilkin Ramirez was not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Tigers following an outfield collision with teammate Josh Willingham Saturday. However, Ramirez told the Pioneer Press he is available to play, but his whole body is sore.
"Feels like a car ran over me," Ramirez said.
Wilkin Ramirez exits game after collision
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (5/25/2013) Twins outfielder Wilkin Ramirez was forced from Saturday's game against the Tigers after colliding with Josh Willingham in the sixth inning.
Ramirez walked off the field on his own but left rubbing his jaw. The Twins did not give further details on his injury. He finished 0 for 2 with a strikeout and was replaced by Aaron Hicks in center field.
Wilkin Ramirez pinch-hits for Twins
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com (4/20/2013) Twins outfielder Wilkin Ramirez saw his first action since Tuesday against the White Sox Saturday. After getting hit in the back earlier in the week, he pinch-hit in the eighth inning and reached on a fielder's choice.
Ramirez is batting .308 (4 for 13) with two RBI through seven games.
Wilkin Ramirez checks out OK
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (4/17/2013) Twins outfielder Wilkin Ramirez is expected to be fine after getting hit in the upper back Tuesday with an errant pickoff throw, according to the Pioneer Press.
Ramirez said the throw hit him close to his neck and he had a headache, but doctors ruled out a concussion.
"I'll be fine," Ramirez said. "I came in here and felt kind of weird, but it's nothing to worry about."
Wilkin Ramirez exits with back contusion
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (4/17/2013) Twins outfielder Wilkin Ramirez was forced out of Tuesday's contest against the Angels with a back contusion.
Ramirez was hit in the back with a pickoff attempt in the fifth inning and was replaced by Eduardo Escobar. He finished 2 for 2 with a run scored and an RBI before getting hurt. He is listed as day to day with the injury.
Wilkin Ramirez coming off paternity leave
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (4/16/2013) The Twins will activate outfielder Wilkin Ramirez off paternity leave on Tuesday. Oswaldo Arcia, who was called up for Monday's game against the White Sox, was sent back to Triple-A Rochester following the contest.
Ramirez is batting .200 after 10 at-bats with an RBI and four Ks.
Wilkin Ramirez goes on paternity leave
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (4/15/2013) The Twins announced Monday outfielder Wilkin Ramirez was placed on a paternity leave and promoted outfield prospect Oswaldo Arcia from Triple-A Rochester to take Ramirez's roster spot. Ramirez is batting .200 (2 for 10) with one RBI and four strikeouts.
Wilkin Ramirez to go on paternity leave
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com (4/14/2013) Twins outfielder Wilkin Ramirez will go on paternity leave beginning Monday, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Ramirez will be replaced on the roster by Oswaldo Arcia. He is expected to return within two or three games.
Wilkin Ramirez placed on paternity list
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (4/13/2013) The Twins placed outfielder Wilkin Ramirez on the paternity list Saturday, following a 4-2 loss to the Mets. Ramirez, who is headed to New York for the birth of his child, can be away from the club for a maximum of three days.
Ramirez is hitting .200 with one RBI in his first 10 at-bats.
Wilkin Ramirez stays hot against Red Sox
by Jack Moore | CBSSports.com (3/29/2013)Wilkin Ramirez doubled and scored a run as part of a 2-for-4 game Friday against Boston.
Ramirez, who is expected to earn the last spot on the Twins' roster, is hitting a robust .415/.446/.604 with 10 doubles in 53 spring at-bats after another big game. With Alex Burnett claimed on waivers by Toronto today, the Twins have the roster spot necessary for Ramirez to make the team. Expect a move soon.
Wilkin Ramirez to make Twins' roster
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (3/25/2013) Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Monday outfielder Wilkin Ramirez will make the opening day roster, according to MLB.com. However, it's not set in stone since Ramirez is not on the 40-man roster.
Wilkin Ramirez expected to make team
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (3/25/2013) On Monday, the Twins cut Drew Butera, Jeff Clement, Ray Olmedo, Brandon Boggs and Dan Rohlfing from the major-league roster, which likely means outfielder Wilkin Ramirez is in line to make the opening day roster, according to The Star Tribune.
Ramirez is batting .425 (17 for 40) with two stolen bases, three RBI and seven doubles in 14 spring games.
Ramirez has minor knee issue
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com (3/13/2013) Twins outfielder Wilkin Ramirez, who is a non-roster invitee this spring, has been out due to a minor knee injury, reports the St. Paul Pioneer Press Wednesday. Ramirez has not played since last Saturday but shouldn't be out for too much longer.
