Hanley Ramirez went 4-for-4 and hit a two-run homer as the Dodgers' designated hitter in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.

The availability of the DH in New York this week was well timed for Hanley, who is still dealing with a balky hamstring. No word yet on whether he'll play the field, DH again or sit in the nightcap versus the Yankees.

Hanley Ramirez will serve as the designated hitter in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

This will give Ramirez's hamstring a bit of a rest. Nick Punto will make the start at shortstop.

Hanley Ramirez is not in the Dodgers' lineup Sunday.

It's just a day off for the shortstop. Ramirez has one hit in nine at-bats over the last two days since returning to the lineup. Luis Cruz is starting at shortstop Sunday.

Hanley Ramirez is back in the Dodgers' lineup Friday.

Ramirez has been limited to pinch-hitting over the last week after aggravating his left hamstring injury. He's certainly at risk of hurting it again, but the Dodgers feel he's good enough to give it a go.

Hanley Ramirez was used as a pinch-hitter Wednesday and grounded into a double play against the Diamondbacks.

Had Ramirez been healthy, he probably would have beaten out the relay. However, the Dodgers didn't want him testing his injured hamstring on the ball. He remains day-to-day.

Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) ran the bases prior to Wednesday's game.

Hanley is out of the Dodgers' lineup again, but, assuming he gets through the running alright, he should be back in the lineup on Friday after the off day. Ramirez has only started five games this season due to injury issues.

Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) is not in the Dodgers' lineup on Tuesday.

The club is hoping that Ramirez will be ready to give it a go by this weekend. Luis Cruz is getting the start at shortstop on Tuesday.

The Dodgers are hoping Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) can return to the lineup this weekend.

Ramirez will not run for two days and thinks he can return to the lineup after that, but the Dodgers will likely give him at least a couple additional days of rest. "We're learning not to listen to Hanley," manager Don Mattingly said. Ramirez has started only five games this season due to injury.

Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) is not headed to the disabled list and hopes to return to the Dodgers' lineup in a few days.

It's great news for the Dodgers, as evidently Ramirez's MRI didn't show anything too bad. He'll certainly be at risk of aggravating the hamstring further, but for now fantasy owners should be happy he's not DL-bound again. Nick Punto is at shortstop Monday.

Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) is out of the Dodgers' lineup again Monday against the Diamondbacks.

Ramirez has been limited to pinch-hit duties since Thursday due to renewed tightness in his left hamstring. He was slated to undergo an MRI on Sunday, so it's not clear when he'll be ready to return. Nick Punto will fill in at shortstop on Monday while Justin Sellers has been called up as insurance.