Twins send Casilla to minors

By PAUL WALSH, Star Tribune

Last update: May 6, 2009 - 3:30 PM

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The Twins today sent struggling second baseman Alexi Casilla to AAA Rochester and brought up infielder Matt Tolbert.

Casilla was batting .167 (14-for-84) with one double, one triple and four RBI in 24 games for the Twins this season. He emerged with the Twins last season, batting .281 in 98 games.

In 23 games with the Red Wings, Tolbert was hitting .260 (25-for-96) with four doubles, two triples, nine RBI and one home run. He was 7-for-12 in his previous two games.

Tolbert, 27, made the Twins' opening day roster in 2008 but missed 96 games with a torn ligament in his left thumb. He hit .283 (32-for-118) with six doubles and three triples in 41 games with the Twins last season.

Tolbert will be in uniform for tonight's game in Baltimore.

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