Brewers activated 3B Aramis Ramirez from the 15-day disabled list.

Ramirez will be serving as the Brewers' designated hitter in his return to action Wednesday night against the Twins. The veteran third baseman was batting just .252/.309/.390 with five home runs and 21 RBI in 34 games before straining his hamstring.

Aramis Ramirez (hamstring) will be in the designated hitter spot in his return to the lineup Wednesday.

With the DH available in Minnesota, it's no surprise to see the Brewers ease Ramirez back into things. They'll consider putting him back at third base on Thursday depending on how his hamstring responds.

Aramis Ramirez (hamstring) will be activated from the disabled list on Wednesday.

Ramirez went 2-for-4 in his second rehab game with Low-A Wisconsin on Monday. He'll take Tuesday off before being activated Wednesday for the beginning of a two-game set in Minnesota. Look for the Brewers to use Ramirez in the DH spot initially as they try to ease him back into action.

Aramis Ramirez (hamstring) will hit lower in the Brewers' batting order when he returns from the disabled list this week.

Carlos Gomez has settled into the cleanup spot, so Ramirez will occupy a lower spot in the order. "(The hot offense) lets him be more open to maybe doing something (else)," said manager Ron Roenicke. "He actually brought it up and he was fine with that if we're going to do this." Ramirez will be activated as soon as Tuesday, though the Brewers could wait until Wednesday when they can use him as a DH.

Aramis Ramirez (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Wisconsin on Sunday.

He'll play for the Timber Rattlers on Sunday and Monday, with the goal of returning to the Brewers' lineup next Wednesday in Minnesota. Returning in an American League park would allow the Brewers to ease Ramirez back into things in the DH spot if they so choose. He's been out since mid-May with a strained left hamstring.

Aramis Ramirez (hamstring) doesn't think he'll be ready to return from the disabled list when first eligible on Monday.

The reasoning is that he's yet to run full-out yet. Ramirez is, however, making progress. "Hopefully, no setbacks and we'll keep moving forward," Ramirez said. "I haven't taken any groundballs yet. The hitting went good; the throwing went good. But I haven't taken any ground balls. Hopefully, next week I'll be doing that."

Aramis Ramirez (hamstring) felt good while doing some light jogging in the outfield on Monday.

He'll do some more running on Tuesday. "It's coming along," Ramirez said. "It's not there yet, but it's only been a week." Brewers manager Ron Roenicke noted that Ramirez "still feels (the hamstring) a little bit, but I thought that was a good step." It's not clear yet when the third baseman will be ready for a rehab assignment.

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Sunday that Aramis Ramirez (hamstring) no longer feels pain while walking.

Ramirez did some throwing on Sunday. He's going to do some light jogging while the Brewers are in Atlanta from Monday through Thursday before being re-evaluated. Ramirez is eligible to return Thursday, but an activation seems unlikely.

Brewers placed 3B Aramis Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 11, with a strained left hamstring.

The Brewers are getting Ryan Braun back Tuesday, but their lineup takes another hit with the loss of Ramirez. Mark Reynolds figures to see most of the playing time at third base during his absence while Lyle Overbay could be the regular first baseman.

The Brewers will place Aramis Ramirez (hamstring) on the disabled list.

It's no surprise after the third baseman left Saturday's game with a strained left hamstring. How long Ramirez will be sidelined isn't known yet. The Brewers also aren't sure what the corresponding roster move will be, as they're waiting to see if Ryan Braun (oblique) will be ready for activation Tuesday and also the status of Carlos Gomez's suspension appeal. Jeff Bianchi and Mark Reynolds should share third base while Ramirez is out.

Aramis Ramirez was diagnosed on Saturday night with a strained left hamstring.

Ramirez suffered the injury while trying to make an agile play on a groundball in the top of the fourth inning of Saturday's game against the Yankees. He is likely to be placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday morning. The Brewers will probably use a combination of Jeff Bianchi and Mark Reynolds at third base in his absence.

Aramis Ramirez was removed from Saturday's game against the Yankees with an apparent leg injury.

Ramirez came up limping after ranging far off the third base bag for a grounder in the top of the fourth inning. It's tough timing for the veteran third baseman, who was just starting to break out of his early-season slump.

Aramis Ramirez is not in the Brewers' lineup Wednesday.

It's a much-needed day of rest for Ramirez, who is in the midst of a 4-for-48 slump. With the off day Thursday, he'll get two days off. Mark Reynolds is at the hot corner Wednesday.

Aramis Ramirez slugged his fourth home run of the season in Saturday's loss to the Reds.

It was a solo shot in the top of the second inning -- one of just two runs the Brewers managed against Reds ace Johnny Cueto and reliever Sam LeCure. Ramirez is batting just .257/.322/.390, but he has 20 RBI in 29 games.

Aramis Ramirez (elbow) is back in the Brewers' starting lineup on Thursday night in Cincinnati.

Ramirez missed two games after being struck on the left elbow by a pitch Monday in St. Louis. He is playing third base and batting cleanup Thursday vs. the Reds.

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke expects Aramis Ramirez (elbow) to return to the lineup Thursday.

Ramirez is sitting out a second straight game Wednesday after getting hit on the left elbow by a pitch Monday, but he's apparently seeing notable improvement. It's not clear whether he'll be available off the bench Wednesday.

Aramis Ramirez (elbow) remained out of the Brewers' lineup Wednesday.

Ramirez's left elbow is still stiff following a plunking on Monday. Mark Reynolds will hold down the hot corner again Wednesday.

Aramis Ramirez (elbow) is not in the Brewers' starting lineup Tuesday night at Busch Stadium.

Ramirez was hit on the elbow by a pitch Monday. X-rays turned up negative and he's considered day-to-day.

X-rays on Aramis Ramirez's left elbow came back negative.

Ramirez exited Monday's game after being hit on the elbow by a pitch. He's considered day-to-day but will surely do his best to get back in there Tuesday since the Brewers are playing with a short bench.

Aramis Ramirez left Monday's game against the Cardinals after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch.

Ramirez got the game-tying RBI in the seventh inning when he was plunked by a Pat Neshek slider, but he probably would have preferred to do it in a less painful fashion. It was the second time in as many at-bats that he was hit by a pitch. It's probably safe to consider Ramirez day-to-day.