Jim Thome is expected to serve as the designated hitter Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Joe Mauer will be the DH for Tuesday's game, but he'll go back behind the plate Wednesday. Thome is 1-for-4 with an RBI single since returning from the disabled list on Saturday.

Jim Thome (back, quad) hopes to return from the disabled list Saturday.

Thome was originally expected to return Friday, but he was "still having some issues" with his back and quad injuries. He's scheduled to take batting practice with the team Friday in Milwaukee, so we should know more about his status following the game.

"Still having some issues" with his back and quad injuries, Jim Thome will not come off the disabled list on Friday.

Out since June 1, Thome was supposed to be activated for this evening's game with the Brewers. It's unclear how much extra time he will need on the shelf, but he's highly unlikely to be a safe start for weekly-league players next week.

Jim Thome (back, quad) is expected to rejoin the Twins Friday in Milwaukee.

We presume he'll be activated and serve as a bat off the bench for the Twins over the weekend. The DH got in five at-bats in a simulated game Wednesday and both his back and quad felt great, so it appears he's good to go.

Jim Thome (back, quad) will hit against Kevin Slowey and Jeff Manship on Wednesday during a simulated game, but the Twins aren't sure what his next step is after that.

It's possible he could be activated from the DL if he looks good, but manager Ron Gardenhire indicated that he might be leaning towards giving Thome more time. "Is that what's best for him?'' Gardenhire asked. "I would love to have Jim Thome come off the bench in a big situation, but I want to make sure he's ready.'' The Twins don't have the DH available this weekend, so it would make sense to wait until next week to activate him.

Jim Thome (quad) has been shut down for a couple days due to illness, but he'll be available to take at-bats in simulated games Monday and Wednesday.

It's still possible, despite the minor setback, that Thome could be ready to rejoin the Twins by next weekend. But, given that the Twins will be playing in a National League park and not have the DH available, it might make more sense to wait and activate him the following week.

Jim Thome (strained left quad) will be sent to Class A Fort Myers on Monday to start a rehab stint.

At age 40, Thome will be slow to recover from muscle injuries like this. He originally went down on May 1 and will likely need at least a week of rehab.

Jim Thome (quad) received an epidural injection in his back Friday.

Thome underwent an MRI this week which revealed that his quad pain is actually related to a previous back injury. If the epidural does its job, it's possible he could resume baseball activities before the end of the weekend.

Twins placed DH Jim Thome on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left quadriceps muscle.

Thome suffered the strain on Wednesday night in the Twins' loss to the Tigers. The 40-year-old designated hitter will likely need around three weeks of recovery time. Minnesota has also placed Jason Kubel on the 15-day disabled list and transferred catcher Joe Mauer to the 60-day DL. Not much is going right these days for Minny.

Jim Thome went 2-for-3 with a walk in his return to Minnesota's lineup Monday.

Thome had Sunday off after receiving a cortisone shot for a sore right shoulder Saturday.

Jim Thome was not available in Sunday's game against the Angels.

Thome received a cortisone injection in his right shoulder on Saturday, but arrived at the ballpark on Sunday sore and was not available. He should be ready to go on Monday against Detroit's Brad Penny.

Jim Thome returned to action on Saturday May 28.

Jim Thome will receive a cortisone injection in his ailing right shoulder on Saturday.

Thome has been playing through pain for the past couple of days, but will sit against the Angels this evening. He's hoping the shot will enable him to take the field on Sunday, but he'll most likely have to sit out at least one more game before returning to the Twins lineup.

Jim Thome had a monster game in Minnesota's 10-inning loss to the Mariners on Monday, homering twice while driving in four runs.

The multi-homer night was his first of the year, and doubled his season home run total. He is batting just .237 with only 11 RBI through his first 59 at-bats.

The Twins expect to activate both Jim Thome (back, oblique) and Jason Repko (quad) before Monday's game against the Mariners.

Thome appears good to go now and is eligible to return, but with an interleague series in Arizona looming this weekend, the Twins will just wait until Monday to activate him. Repko has looked good the last couple days on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester.

Jim Thome (back, oblique) had five at-bats in an extended spring training game Tuesday and will participate in another game Wednesday.

Thome appears close to activation. But, with an interleague series in Arizona looming over the weekend, the Twins might delay activating him until next week.

Jim Thome (back, oblique) was cleared for extended spring training games after having four at-bats Monday in a simulated game.

Thome has been sidelined since April 30 due to an injury which was recently diagnosed as a strained back muscle. The Twins will play the Diamondbacks this weekend until National League rules, so it's possible they could wait until next week to bring him back. Still, progress is progress.

Jim Thome (back, oblique) could play in extended spring games as soon as Monday and Tuesday.

Thome called manager Ron Gardenhire on Saturday morning to tell him his oblique is feeling much better. Still, with interleague play at Arizona on the horizon, Thome won't be rushed. He'd be a pinch-hitter at best next weekend.

Jim Thome (oblique) was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup.

You've got to think a trip to the DL has to be considered at this point. Thome returned to action Saturday after missing a few days, but he was unable to play Sunday after his oblique tightened up on him, and now, he's been scratched again. Jason Kubel will move from left field to the DH slot Tuesday, while Rene Tosoni will take Kubel's spot in left field.

Jim Thome (oblique) is out of the Twins lineup Sunday.

Thome played Saturday but woke up stiff Sunday, so the Twins will give him another day off. Hopefully this won't be a nagging issue for the veteran DH. Thome might be available off the bench Sunday.