San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki was officially activated from the disabled list on Monday after recovering from a broken leg, according to the team's official website.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki was officially activated from the disabled list on Monday after recovering from a broken leg, according to the team's official website. Aoki has not played since June 20 after breaking his fibula when he was hit by a pitch, but he is back in the lineup on Monday after being medically cleared.

Aoki (leg) has returned to the club and will likely be activated before Monday's tilt against the Brewers, CSN Bay Area reports.

Aoki has missed over a month with a fractured fibula, but appears to be ready to rejoin the big club - pending a final check by trainers this evening - after a few games with Triple-A Sacramento. He will likely regain his role as the Giants' everyday left fielder, pushing Gregor Blanco back into a reserve role.

Kansas City Royals outfielder Norichika Aoki will likely return from a fractured leg for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to CSN Bay Area.

Kansas City Royals outfielder Norichika Aoki will likely return from a leg injury for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to CSN Bay Area. Aoki started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Manager Bruce Bochy said Friday that Aoki (leg) is likely to play at least two more rehab games, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

While the Giants appeared in intent on taking an aggressive approach to Aoki's rehab, like they did with Hunter Pence, it now seems they're pumping the brakes a bit. Bochy said that Aoki simply isn't ready after just two rehab games, and it seems possible the team could leave him down through the weekend.

Aoki (leg) will not return to the Giants' lineup Friday.

There was some talk that the Giants could activate Aoki in time for Friday's opener against the A's, but the team has opted to leave him down for at least one more rehab game. Aoki, who suffered a fractured fibula back on June 20, went 1-for-6 with a single in his first two games with Triple-A Sacramento.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki is likely to play at least two more rehab games before potentially returning from a leg injury, according to CSN Bay Area.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki is likely to play at least two more rehab games before potentially returning from a leg injury, according to CSN Bay Area. Earlier reports had indicated Aoki could play as early as Friday, though it now appears as though he will not return until the early portion of next week.

Aoki (leg) could be activated from the disabled list as soon as Friday, reports Andrew Baggarly of Bay Area News Group.

The Giants' unexpectedly aggressive plan is for Aoki to play five innings for Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday and then seven Wednesday, then return to the majors for Friday's tilt against the A's. He was in the process of putting up perhaps his finest season in the majors prior to suffering a fractured fibula, and Aoki's fantasy owners will have to hope that his leg will be well enough for him to use his speed upon his return.

Aoki (leg) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday, Chris Haft of MLB.com reports.

Aoki received word over the weekend that his fractured fibula is roughly 80 percent healed, and he'll now progress to getting some in-game reps at Triple-A. It's unclear how long the assignment will last, but Aoki figures to require at least another week or two before returning to the Giants.

Aoki (leg) underwent a CT scan, which revealed his fibula is 80 percent healed, but he remains about two weeks from a return to action, Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

Aoki ran and took batting practice Thursday, so the state of his leg isn't too surprising. Before he's activated from the disabled list, though, he'll require approximately three rehab outings. Once he receives clearance to return, expect Aoki to resume everyday duties in left field.

Aoki (leg) will run and take batting practice Thursday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

Aoki still remains without a timetable, but the combination of Thursday's on-field work and Saturday's scheduled CT scan should give owners a clearer picture of a potential return date. Manager Bruce Bochy told reporters that Aoki made good progress over the break as well, but it will likely be a few days before the Giants provide a more definitive timetable for Aoki's return to action.

Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Friday that Aoki (leg) could be back in two weeks, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

Aoki was reportedly spotted without his protective walking boot Friday, just a little over two weeks after he was diagnosed with a fractured fibula. Bochy suggested the outfielder may not even need a minor league rehab assignment, pointing to Hunter Pence's ability to hit the ground running without a rehab assignment as an example of why it may not be necessary.

Aoki (leg) is out of his cast and has progressed to wearing a walking boot.

It's a step in the right direction for Aoki, who his recovering from a fractured leg, but he's still a ways away from returning to game activity. He'll continue to rehab during the All-Star break, but it seems unlikely he'll be ready to play before the end of the month.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki is no longer in a hard cast and has progressed to wearing a walking boot as he recovers from a fractured leg, according to the team's official website.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki is no longer in a hard cast and has progressed to wearing a walking boot as he recovers from a fractured leg, according to the team's official website. Aoki suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch June 20 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was initially listed in the lineup a few days later, and it was not revealed until June 24 that he actually suffered a fracture. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list, and he is expected to be out through the All-Star break and possibly until August. Aoki, who signed a one-year, $4 million contact in January after playing last season with the Kansas City Royals, the team the Giants beat in the World Series, is hitting .317 with two home runs, 19 RBI and 12 stolen bases in 67 games this season.

Aoki (leg) was placed on the DL on Wednesday.

Aoki was diagnosed with a fractured fibula earlier in the day, and he'll land on the disabled list, as expected. The team is yet to provide a return timetable, but Aoki figures to remain out well beyond the requisite 15 days.

Aoki suffered a fractured leg in Saturday's game and will likely land on the disabled list, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Aoki's injury occurred when he was hit by a pitch Saturday, causing him to exit the game. He was originally slated to rejoin the lineup Tuesday, but was scratched because of the issue, and now the extent has been revealed. A clear timetable hasn't been set at this point, but it will likely cost him a few weeks at a minimum.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki will be placed on the disabled list with a fractured fibula, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki will be placed on the disabled list with a fractured fibula, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Aoki, who was hit by a pitch in Saturday's game, intended to return to the lineup Tuesday, but a pregame checkup revealed the fracture and he will now miss a significant stretch of time. “He’s got a cast on. He’s got a fractured fibula,” Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. “He’ll have that thing on for two weeks. That’s a blow for us. He felt good today, tried to take BP and tried to turn on it and really felt it. Had the doc look at him and sure enough he had a fracture. It’s a small one. He’ll have that (cast) on for two weeks and it will take a little while to get him into playing shape. I can’t give you a timetable. You try and rush this thing and you end up getting a stress fracture, then it’s prolonged, so he’s going to need some time.”

Aoki (leg) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup, Chris Haft of MLB.com reports.

Manager Bruce Bochy included Aoki in his initial lineup, but it seems the outfielder didn't respond especially well to his pre-game activity. Gregor Blanco will step into the lineup to replace Aoki, who suffered a lower-leg contusion as a result of a HBP on Saturday.

Aoki (leg) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres, Carl Steward of the Bay Area New Group reports.

The 33-year-old suffered a lower-leg contusion Saturday after being hit by a pitch, but he was able to run on the field prior to Tuesday's game and convince manager Bruce Bochy that he's good to go. Aoki is 23-for-68 (.338 average) so far in June, but he's gone 16 straight games without an extra-base hit and he's stolen just one base so far this month.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki is back in the lineup Tuesday after recovering from a leg injury, according to the Bay Area News Group.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki is back in the lineup Tuesday after recovering from a leg injury, according to the Bay Area News Group. Aoki suffered a lower-leg contusion Saturday when he was hit by a pitch, but tested his leg out with some pregame activities and will make his return after missing a pair of starts.

Aoki (leg) may be able to pinch-hit in Sunday night's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

Aoki is out of the lineup after suffering a leg contusion Saturday, but Giants manager Bruce Bochy hopes the outfielder can rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres. If he's able to pinch-hit Sunday night, Aoki should have a good chance to return Tuesday, following a day off.