Hicks, on the 15-day disabled list since June 14 with a right forearm strain, has been taking batting practice and throwing without any issues at Target Field. He's expected to work out again on Thursday before heading to Rochester.
"If everything is in order, which I expect it to be, he'll fly and join Rochester on Friday," Ryan said.
Hicks is eligible to return on Monday, but Ryan said it's too early to say how many games Hicks will need before he returns. Ryan said Hicks needs to produce at Triple-A before he's called back up.
"He'll dictate that," Ryan said.