Jason Kubel said he has no problems with the left foot he sprained last month. He said the pool workouts he did prior to the All-Star break helped. He also spent the All-Star break in the Twin Cities, and the time off really helped. He feels he can make all the cuts needed to play the outfield.
Detroit righthander Max Scherzer has allowed six or more runs on three of his last four outings against the Twins, and is 0-1 with a 7.43 ERA in two starts at Target Field.
UPDATE: Righthander Scott Baker, who will start tomorrow, said he expects to be on some sort of pitch count after missing two starts with a sore flexor muscle. He knows he has a tough task in facing the Tigers' lineup, He said the return of Carlos Guillen from the disabled list makes them even more dangerous.
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he intends to make all stops on the Twins' upcoming road trip to Texas, Oakland and L.A., but he still doesn't look or sound well.
Denard Span will play seven innings on Saturday for Class AAA Rochester. Before the Twins even consider bringing him back, Span must play all nine innings several games in a row. And he needs to start hitting.
Tigers (52-46)
1. Austin Jackson, CF
2. Ryan Raburn, LF
3. Magglio Ordonez, RF
4. Miguel Cabrera, DH
5. Victor Martinez, 1B
6. Jhonny Peralta, SS
7. Carlos Guillen, 2B
8. Alex Avila, C
9. Wilson Betemit, 3B
Pitching: Max Scherzer, RHP
