Twins prospects Miguel Sano and Eddie Rosario both were out of the lineup for Class A Fort Myers today with injuries.

Sano was hit with a pitch on his left elbow in the seventh inning of Monday's game, and the elbow swelled up afterward. Fort Myers played a 10:35 am game today - losing 8-1 to Tampa - so Sano didn't play for a second straight game.

Rosario missed action on Tuesday and Wednesday with a leg injury.

``With the morning game, it made sense to give them today off," said Brad Steil, the Twins director of minor leagues. ``Sano will probably be in the tomorrow and Rosario in a couple of days."

In 30 games, Sano is batting .387 with 10 home runs and 31 RBI. Rosario: .347-3-22. Twins officials are making the rounds through the minor league system and gathering information on all their prospects, and eventually they will begin discussions about promoting Sano, Rosario, Byron Buxton and others.

One thing I've heard was that it will be at least a few more weeks - the end of May, perhaps - before promotions will be handed out. But that can depend on if they continue to produce and who's healthy. A rash of injuries could force the Twins to move them up sooner.

For instance, Fort Myers just had seven players land on the disabled list in the last 11 days. What if that happens at New Britain?

Rochester update

Kyle Gibson is on the mound for Class AAA Rochester tonight and, boy, do the Red Wings need a strong outing.

The Red Wings played a 16 inning game on Tuesday during which nine pitchers were used. So the bullpen could use a break.