Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Thursday that Wilkin Ramirez "is not showing any signs of complications from the concussion."

Ramirez has been taking batting practice this week and seems likely to begin a rehab assignment soon. He should be activated before the end of the month.

Wilkin Ramirez is still experiencing concussion-related symptoms.

Ramirez is improving and has been taking swings off a tee and running, but there's no timetable for his return. He's been out since late May.

Wilkin Ramirez (concussion) is still not feeling 100 percent.

Ramirez wasn't happy about having to go on the 7-day concussion DL, but it's clear that it was the right move. He seems unlikely to be ready for activation on Sunday when first eligible.

Twins placed OF Wilkin Ramirez (concussion) on the 7-day disabled list.

Ramirez was injured during a collision with Josh Willingham in Saturday's win over the Tigers. The Twins will call up Chris Herrmann from Triple-A Rochester to replace him on the active roster.

Wilkin Ramirez had a pinch-hit single in Thursday's loss to the Rangers.

Ramirez has been limited lately by a back injury, but he's been able to pinch-hit a couple times over the last week. His playing time will be limited, especially while Oswaldo Arcia is up.

Wilkin Ramirez left Tuesday's game with a back contusion.

He's considered day-to-day. With Ramirez and Darin Mastroianni (ankle) banged up and Josh Willingham battling the flu, the Twins are running thin on outfielders.

Twins placed OF Wilkin Ramirez on paternity leave.

A corresponding move will be made Sunday morning. Ramirez's wife is having a baby this week in New York.

Twins purchased the contract of OF Wilkin Ramirez from Triple-A Rochester.

Ramirez earned a spot after batting .404/.433/.579 this spring. He'll back up at the corner outfield spots.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Monday that outfielder Wilkin Ramirez will make the Opening Day roster.

Ramirez, a non-roster invitee, is hitting .415 (17-for-41) with seven doubles, three RBI and two stolen bases this spring. The 27-year-old still needs to be added to the 40-man roster, but he's expected to serve as a backup outfielder for Minnesota.

Wilkin Ramirez went 3-for-3 with a pair of doubles versus the Yankees on Friday.

He's now hitting .405. Ramirez is hoping the Twins decide to carry a fifth outfielder rather than a sixth infielder. Alternatively, they could still send down Aaron Hicks and make Ramirez their fourth outfielder. That seems highly unlikely, though.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Wednesday that non-roster invitee Wilkin Ramirez is sidelined due to a minor knee injury.

Ramirez hasn't played since Saturday, but he shouldn't be out of action for long. The 27-year-old outfielder batted .267 with 15 homers and a .767 OPS in 98 games with the Twins' Triple-A affiliate last year and will likely serve as organizational depth in 2013.

Twins re-signed OF Wilkin Ramirez to a minor league contract.

He's been given an invitation to spring training. Ramirez batted .267/.307/.458 with 11 homers and 19 steals for Rochester in 2012.

Twins signed OF Wilkin Ramirez to a minor league contract.

Ramirez, 26, batted .231/.333/.308 with no homers and two RBI in 30 plate appearances for the Braves this year. He'll serve as organizational outfield depth in Minnesota.

Braves sent OF Wilkin Ramirez outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Ramirez, who was acquired from the Tigers at the trade deadline last year, batted .231 (6-for-26) with two doubles and two RBI in three stints with the Braves this season. The 26-year-old outfielder can opt for free agency.

Braves optioned OF Wilkin Ramirez to Triple-A Gwinnett.

He was cleared to make room for right-hander Anthony Varvaro on the active roster. Ramirez is batting .231 (6-for-26) with two doubles and two RBI in three stints with the Braves this season.

Braves recalled OF Wilkin Ramirez from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Ramirez will replace the injured Jordan Schafer (finger) on the active roster. The 25-year-old outfielder is batting .261 (6-for-23) in two stints with the big club this season. Barring a trade, Nate McLouth will likely see most of the starts in center field in the short-term.

Braves optioned OF Wilkin Ramirez to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Jordan Schafer (finger) felt better after taking some swings in the batting cage, so Ramirez will be sent down to make room for Chipper Jones on the active roster. The 25-year-old is batting .261 over 23 at-bats with the big club this season.

Braves recalled OF Wilkin Ramirez from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Ramirez is batting just .238/.283/.446 in 168 at-bats for Gwinnett this season, but he has hit seven homers and stolen eight bases. He's starting in left field Saturday against Rangers lefty Matt Harrison.

Braves signed OF Wilkin Ramirez to a minor league contract.

Ramirez was removed from the Braves' 40-man roster in September and qualified for minor league free agency this month. The 25-year-old outfielder batted .253/.351/.458 in 83 at-bats for Triple-A Gwinnett after coming over from the Tigers at the trade deadline. He still has some enticing skills, but looks like a fifth outfielder at best right now.

Braves sent OF Wilkin Ramirez outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Ramirez was cleared in order to create some extra space on the 40-man roster for September call-ups. The 24-year-old outfielder was acquired from the Tigers for a player to be named later or cash at the trade deadline. He is batting .253/.337/.458 with four home runs and 14 RBI over his first 83 at-bats with Triple-A Gwinnett.