Miguel Sano returning to Twins, Byung Ho Park sent down

Byung Ho Park, who has 12 home runs but has also become a part-time player because of a prolonged slump, has been sent to Class AAA Rochester.

July 1, 2016 at 3:49PM
Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano (22)
Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano (22) (Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Miguel Sano has been called up to join the Twins in time for their weekend series against the Rangers, according to a source.

Byung Ho Park, who has 12 home runs but has also become a part-time player because of a prolonged slump, has been sent to Class AAA Rochester. Sano is NOT swinging a hot bat. He was 1-for-6 during a doubleheader on Thursday and was batting .160 during his rehab stint at Rochester.

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La Velle E. Neal III

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La Velle E. Neal III is a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune who previously covered the Twins for more than 20 years.

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