Hicks (hamstring) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks was placed on the disabled list nine days ago with a left hamstring strain, so he appears to be making good progress. The Twins expressed their confidence that he'd be ready to return after missing just the minimum 15 days, so the rehab stint will likely be a short one if the 25-year-old gets through game action with no issues.