The Twins have called up catcher Josmil Pinto from Class AAA Rochester.
Pinto, 24, batted .309 with 15 homers and 74 RBI between Rochester and Class AA New Britain this season. He also posted a .400 on base percentage and .482 slugging percentage.
The Twins have flown Pinto to Texas in time for tonight's game against the Rangers. He will wear No. 43 - the number worn by longtime coach Rick Stelmaszek before he was let go following last season.
Alex Presley, the outfielder the Twins are getting from Pittsburgh as part of the deal for Justin Morneau, will join the team tomorrow as a September call up.
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