The Twins are hoping that Oswaldo Arcia (wrist) will be ready to hit on the field by this weekend.

Arcia's right wrist hasn't healed as quickly as hoped, and he was given a cortisone injection last week in hopes of speeding things up. He should be activated soon after he begins hitting again, but it's not a given yet that he'll be cleared for batting practice.

Oswaldo Arcia (wrist) took some swings underwater and did some light tee work Friday.

Arcia was given a cortisone injection for his right wrist Tuesday in hopes that it would speed along the healing process. It's not clear when he'll be cleared to take batting practice. The outfielder is hoping to be back next week when first eligible, but that's far from a lock.

Oswaldo Arcia received a cortisone shot in his right wrist Tuesday.

Arcia was placed on the DL last week due to right wrist inflammation, and he's had issues with the wrist dating back to last season. Obviously, the Twins are hoping the cortisone injection will speed up the healing process. Arcia is hoping to return when first eligible, but that's not a given.

Twins placed OF Oswaldo Arcia on the 15-day disabled list with right wrist inflammation.

Arcia took batting practice on Wednesday, but his wrist is still bothering him and the Twins aren't going to trot out the 22-year-old outfielder when he is not 100 percent. He'll aim to return when first eligible.

Twins assistant general manager Rob Antony said Wednesday that Oswaldo Arcia (wrist) is likely to be placed on the disabled list.

Arcia was able to hit in the batting cage on Wednesday but admitted that his right wrist was still an issue. The young outfielder had problems with the same wrist last season. It's not clear at this point how long Arcia might be sidelined.

Oswaldo Arcia (wrist) took some swings prior to Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire thinks the outfielder is close to returning to the lineup. Arcia hasn't played since last Friday due to a right wrist injury but has been taking anti-inflammatories and appears to be making progress.

Oswaldo Arcia (wrist) remained out of the Twins' lineup Wednesday.

Manager Ron Gardenhire said previously that Arcia would have to be ready to play Wednesday in order to avoid a trip to the disabled list. There's no word whether the outfielder is indeed headed to the DL, but more should be known about his status later Wednesday. Chris Herrmann is starting in right field in Arcia's place.

Oswaldo Arcia (stomach virus) returned to the lineup on Wednesday, batting fifth and playing right field.

The 22-year-old outfielder has been out of the lineup since Thursday with the ailment. Minnesota's projected right fielder is coming off a promising rookie campaign in which he slashed .251/.304/.430 with 14 homers, 17 doubles, and 43 RBI in 351 at-bats over 97 games.

Oswaldo Arcia (stomach virus) remains out of the lineup.

Arcia took a successful round of batting practice on Sunday and was expected to return to the lineup this afternoon after Monday's off-day. The 22-year-old outfielder should be back in a day or so. Arcia, Minnesota's projected right fielder, is coming off a promising rookie campaign in which he collected 14 home runs, 17 doubles, and 43 RBI in 97 games. His fantasy calling card over the next decade will be plus power.

Oswaldo Arcia (stomach virus) took a successful round of batting practice on Sunday and is expected to return to the Twins lineup on Tuesday.

Arcia noted that he's feeling significantly better. The Twins have a scheduled day off on Monday which is why his return is pushed back an extra day. The 22-year-old outfielder exhibited plus power during his 97 games with the Twins in 2013, smacking 14 homers and driving home 43 runs. With everyday at-bats in the middle of the Twins lineup, he makes for a very intriguing option in the middle rounds of fantasy drafts.

Oswaldo Arcia (stomach virus) isn't expected to return to Grapefruit League action until Tuesday.

The team has a scheduled off-day on Monday, and manager Ron Gardenhire wants to give him the weekend to rest and get over the stomach virus that kept him out of action on Thursday and Friday.

Oswaldo Arcia was scratched from the Twins' Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday due to a stomach virus.

It should only be a one-day thing. Arcia projects to open the 2014 season as Minnesota's primary right fielder after tallying 14 home runs, 17 doubles, and 43 RBI in 97 games as a major league rookie in 2013.

When asked if Oswaldo Arcia will need protection against tough left-handed pitchers, Twins general manager Terry Ryan said: "He can hit lefties."

As a rookie, Arcia's OPS against southpaws (.254/.274/.386) was more than 100 points less than it was against right-handed pitching (.249/.318/.451). Arcia, of course, accumulated those numbers in his first taste of the big leagues as a 22-year-old. He should never be expected to crush left-handed pitching, but Arcia's bat is plenty promising enough to expect that he won't need a platoon partner for the foreseeable future.

Oswaldo Arcia (knee) will push back the start of his offseason workouts due to continued soreness in his right knee.

Arcia had been scheduled to start the first of two six-week training sessions with his personal trainer on Monday, but instead he'll head back home to Venezuela to rest for two weeks. The 22-year-old outfielder had an impressive rookie campaign, hitting .251/.304/.430 with 14 homers and 43 RBI in 97 games.

Oswaldo Arcia is not in the Twins starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Indians.

The rookie outfielder returned to the lineup on Friday after sustaining a knee injury earlier in the week. It appears to be just a day of rest for Arcia, who is expected to be in the lineup for Sunday's season finale.

Oswaldo Arcia (knee) is back in the starting lineup Friday against the Indians.

Arcia hasn't played since he bruised his knee during a pregame workout on Monday, but he's ready to give it a go. He'll serve as the DH and bat cleanup Friday.

Oswaldo Arcia (knee) will take batting practice Thursday.

If it goes well, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire expects the outfielder to return to action sometime over the weekend. Arcia hasn't played since bruising his right knee during a pregame workout on Monday.

An MRI on Oswaldo Arcia's right knee came back negative.

He's being listed as day-to-day. Arcia injured the knee during a pregame workout on Monday, but he should return to action over the weekend.

Oswaldo Arcia underwent an MRI on his right knee Wednesday.

The Twins are still waiting for the results. Arcia bruised his knee during a pregame workout on Monday evening and hasn't played since. Minnesota's season ends Sunday.

Oswaldo Arcia was scratched from Monday's lineup due to a bruised right knee.

Arcia bruised the knee when he collided with the wall during batting practice. He should be considered day-to-day. Clete Thomas took his spot in left field.