Justin Morneau could be heading to the disabled list.

Morneau had a cortisone shot for his left wrist Sunday and tried taking some swings in the batting cage this afternoon. It didn't go well. Morneau went to see the hand specialist again, and is waiting to hear what the team decides about a possible DL move.

He hasn't been in the lineup since Thursday.

"If it's the right thing to do, it's the right thing to do," Morneau said. "No matter what, I want to play. If it comes to the point where I'm not doing myself any good, or the team any good, going out there with one hand. ... Pain's one thing, but being in pain and being -- I wouldn't say useless, but not very good -- I don't think I"m doing myself or the team any good."

* It's raining at Target Field. I've been told that if there's a rainout (a strong possibility) tonight's game would be rescheduled for August or September when the White Sox return.

*As La Velle reported earlier, Tsuyoshi Nishioka and Glen Perkins are expected to be on the same flight Wednesday from Toledo, Ohio to MSP.

Gardenhire said it will depend how they fare tonight for Class AAA Rochester. Nishioka is in the lineup at second base -- though Gardenhire said he still plans to play him at shortstop when he returns -- and Perkins is scheduled to pitch two innings.

* Joe Mauer had five at-bats in a simulated game in Fort Myers, Fla. He is scheduled to get some at-bats against Joe Nathan on Wednesday and then be re-evaluated. Gardenhire all but ruled out a Thursday return from the DL for Mauer, so it sounds like Friday at the earliest.

* Denard Span rode the exercise bike and did some work on the treadmill but is still having concussion symptoms.

* Jason Kubel took batting practice but continues to feel pain in his sprained left foot.

* Jim Thome took batting practice on the field in Fort Myers, Fla., on Tuesday, and his back and quad felt good.

All-Star voting update: Mauer has slipped to third among AL catchers in the All-Star voting. According to MLB, it goes: 1. Russell Martin, Yankees (1,712,516 votes); Alex Avila, Tigers (1,093,070); 3. Mauer (1,041,798). No other Twin ranks in the Top 5 at his position.

Quick fact: The Twins are 2-0 against the White Sox this year and 12-2 in their past 14 meetings.

WHITE SOX (33-35)

1. Juan Pierre, LF
2. Alexei Ramirez, SS
3. Carlos Quentin, RF
4. Paul Konerko, 1B
5. A.J. Pierzynski, C
6. Alex Rios, CF
7. Adam Dunn, DH
8. Gordon Beckham, 2B
9. Brent Morel, 3B

Starting pitcher: RH Gavin Floyd (6-5, 3.89 ERA)

TWINS (26-39)

1. Ben Revere, CF
2. Alexi Casilla, SS
3. Michael Cuddyer, RF
4. Delmon Young, DH
5. Luke Hughes, 1B
6. Danny Valencia, 3B
7. Brian Dinkelman, LF
8. Matt Tolbert, 2B
9. Drew Butera, C

Starting pitcher: RH Carl Pavano (3-5, 4.54 ERA)

Target Field. First pitch: 7:10 p.m. TV: FSN. Twins Radio Network