Aoki (concussion) has been activated from the 7-day concussion DL and is in the lineup Thursday.

Aoki spent the maximum seven days on the DL, but he'll return to his post in left field Thursday and bat sixth against Pirates starter Charlie Morton. The Giants placed Hunter Pence on the DL on Tuesday night, which vacated a roster spot for Aoki.

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Norichika Aoki from the 7-day concussion disabled list Thursday, according to the team's official website.

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Norichika Aoki from the 7-day concussion disabled list Thursday, according to the team's official website. Hunter Pence was placed on the disabled list with an oblique strain in a corresponding move.

Aoki (concussion) is hoping to return Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

There seems to be growing optimism that Aoki could return when first eligible, with the outfielder showing no lingering effects from the concussion in the days since he landed on the 7-day DL. The Giants would certainly like to get Aoki back as soon as possible, as they are already Angel Pagan and it sounds like Hunter Pence will miss at least a couple days with an oblique injury.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki could return to the lineup as early as Thursday as he continues to recover from a concussion, according to CSN Bay Area.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki could return to the lineup as early as Thursday as he continues to recover from a concussion, according to CSN Bay Area. Aoki was placed on the 7-day disabled list last week after experiencing dizziness days after being hit by a pitch on the helmet.

Aoki (head) took some swings in the batting cage Saturday, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

Aoki is expected to rejoin the club as eligible, and continues to progress towards that point. When he do return, Aoki will likely retake the primary role in left field, pushing Justin Maxwell back to the bench.

Bruce Bochy stated that Aoki (concussion) should be ready after the required seven days of his DL stint, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

This is good news for Aoki and his owners, as concussions are a crapshoot when comes to guessing return dates. He is eligible to come off of the disabled list August 20, which would have him ready for the start of the Giants' road series against the Pirates.

Aoki (head) was placed on the 7-day disabled list Thursday, Andrew Baggarly of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Aoki returned to the lineup Wednesday, but was then forced out of the contest after symptoms recurred. He will now miss at least a week due to a concussion, and the Giants recalled Ryan Lollis to replace him on the 25-man roster.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki was placed on the 7-day concussion disabled list Thursday after experiencing dizziness Wednesday, according to the Bay Area News Group.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki was placed on the 7-day concussion disabled list Thursday after experiencing dizziness Wednesday, according to the Bay Area News Group. Aoki was hit in the head by a pitch on Sunday but had returned to the lineup for Wednesday's game after passing his initial concussion tests.

Aoki (head) may be placed on the 7-day concussion disabled list after leaving Wednesday's game with lightheadedness, The San Jose Mercury News reports. Manager Brucy Bochy said after the game, "We're treating him at this time for a concussion. He showed symptoms. He'll get re-evaluated and we'll decided what we're going to do."

Aoki took the field Wednesday for the first time since being hit by a pitch on the helmet over the weekend, but had to exit the game early after feeling light-headed. It sounds as though the Giants won't make a decision on whether or not to place Aoki on the DL until Thursday, but Ryan Lollis and Jarrett Parker are reportedly options to replace him should he be sidelined.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki left Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros after feeling lightheaded, according to the San Jose Mercury News.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki left Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros after feeling lightheaded, according to the San Jose Mercury News. Aoki played Wednesday for the first time since being hit by a pitch on the helmet over the weekend, but he could be placed on the 7-day concussion disabled list after the latest bout of concussion-like symptoms. Giants manager Brucy Bochy said after the game, "We're treating him at this time for a concussion. He showed symptoms. He'll get re-evaluated and we'll decided what we're going to do." It sounds as though the Giants will not make a decision on whether or not to place Aoki on the disabled list until Thursday, though Ryan Lollis and Jarrett Parker are reportedly options to replace him should he be sidelined. Aoki is batting .304 with four home runs, 24 RBI and 12 stolen bases this season.

Aoki (head) left Wednesday's game because he was feeling lightheaded, Amy Gutierrez of CSN reports.

This is likely related to when Aoki took a pitch to the head in Sunday's game, as even though he passed a concussion test on Tuesday, he may still be having some lingering effects of the incident. The Giants should provide an update later on regarding Aoki's status.

Aoki (head) will return to the lineup Wednesday against the Astros.

Aoki exited Sunday's game after taking a pitch to the helmet, but passed a concussion test Tuesday. While he didn't play Tuesday, he will return to the lineup Wednesday, leading off for the Giants.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki will start Wednesday against the Houston Astros after missing Tuesday's contest because of a head injury, according to the team's official website.

San Francisco Giants outfielder Norichika Aoki will start Wednesday against the Houston Astros after missing Tuesday's contest because of a head injury, according to the team's official website. Aoki passed concussion tests after being hit in the head with a pitch Sunday.

Aoki said Tuesday that he passed his concussion test, Alex Pavlovic of CSN Bay Area reports.

This is certainly encouraging news, especially after Aoki reported feeling nauseous and having headaches after being hit on the helmet by a pitch Sunday. It's uncertain if Aoki will make it back for Wednesday's game, but as of now, it appears he's safe from the disabled list.

Aoki (head) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Astros.

He reportedly felt nauseous after being hit on the helmet by a pitch Sunday, but the results of Aoki's concussion tests have not yet been disclosed. Justin Maxwell will get the start in left field Tuesday, while Gregor Blanco leads off with Angel Pagan also out of the lineup.

Aoki left Sunday's game after he was hit in the helmet by a pitch, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Aoki was able to come off the field under his own power, and will now likely be evaluated for concussion symptoms. The Giants have a team day off Monday, so as long as he's cleared, Aoki could return to the lineup as early as Tuesday against the Astros. If he has to miss some time, Gregor Blanco would be the most likely candidate to pick up extra reps. Angel Pagan, who was originally supposed to have Sunday off, entered the game in place of Aoki.

Aoki is out of the lineup Friday against the Cubs.

After going 0-for-3 on Thursday and 3 for his last 22, Aoki will get the day off Friday against Jon Lester and the Cubs. Justin Maxwell will take over in left field and bat eighth in the order.

Aoki hit his third homer of the season - and first since returning from the disabled list - in Tuesday's win over the Braves.

The homer was Aoki's only hit of the contest in five plate appearances, bringing his post-DL batting average down to .222 (6-for-27). He hasn't been collecting hits the way he was prior to the leg injury, but owners will welcome the rare home run from Aoki. He should continue to see at bats atop the Giants' lineup going forward.

Aoki is out of Saturday's lineup against the Rangers.

Aoki will take a seat Saturday with the left-handed Cole Hamels toeing the rubber for the Rangers. It's his first day off since being activated from the disabled list Monday, as the Giants will instead turn to Justin Maxwell, who will bat sixth and play left field in his place.

Aoki (leg) has officially been activated from the DL and is in Monday's lineup against the Brewers.

As expected, Aoki has been activated after missing extended time due to a broken leg. He played a handful of rehab games and was given the green light during a final checkup by the team's medical staff Sunday night. Aoki is is back in his usual left field spot and will bat eighth Monday night.