Keith Ballard was a healthy scratch for a fourth straight game on Tuesday. He hasn't played since he was benched on Jan. 7 versus Los Angeles. In 28 games this season, Ballard has six assists, 31 penalty minutes and a minus-7 rating.

The Minnesota Wild will get Keith Ballard (upper body) back on Wednesday. Ballard has missed Minnesota's last nine games. He has four assists in nine contests this season.

Keith Ballard skated with his teammates on Friday for the first time since suffering an upper-body injury two weeks ago. The injuy has sidelined Ballard for Minnesota's last seven games. The veteran blueliner may need a few more practices to get into game shape before returning to the Wild lineup.

Keith Ballard (upper body) has been placed on the injured reserve list. Ballard is expected to be out for about two weeks, so this move makes sense. He has four assists and nine penalty minutes in nine games this season.

Keith Ballard (upper body) will sidelined for about two weeks. In nine outings this season with the Wild, Ballard has four assists and a plus-6 rating. He's also good for a blocked shot and a hit per game.

Keith Ballard's undisclosed injury is related to his upper body. The good news is that it's not related to the concussion that he returned from on Friday. This also isn't expected to be a "long-term" problem, but Ballard will miss at least two games.

Keith Ballard isn't expected to join the Minnesota Wild for their upcoming two-game road trip. It's not clear what Ballard is dealing with, but he's only played in three contests since returning from a concussion. Ballard has four assists and nine penalty minutes in nine games this season.

Keith Ballard (concussion) is ready to return to the Minnesota Wild's lineup. Ballard was sidelined for seven contests because of the head injury. He is projected to skate alongside Clayton Stoner during Friday's contest.

Keith Ballard (concussion) will probably play on Friday. Ballard has missed seven straight games. He has an assist and seven penalty minutes in six contests this season.

Keith Ballard skated with his Wild teammates Friday. He is still recovering from a concussion and whiplash and will miss Minnesota's next two games. Ballard is listed as doubtful for Friday's game as well, although that could change.