Ruf (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old has been progressing well in his recovery since landing on the IL last week with a strained right oblique, and he's trending toward a minimum stay on the shelf. Ruf could see increased playing time at first base along with LaMonte Wade once activated, as Brandon Belt recently suffered a fractured thumb, and it's unclear how long he'll be sidelined.