The Twins made it official earlier today, announcing that Casey Fien was being placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain. And righthander Michael Tonkin, 0-1 with a 2.45 ERA at Class AAA Rochester, was being called up to replace him.
Tonkin throws hard but needs to work on his control. He also has been searching for a reliable second pitch.
Lefthander Brian Duensing pitched a two-inning simulated game earlier today. Apparently, that went well and he should be activated from the DL in time for Saturday's game.
No word yet in Phil Hughes' hip, Jordan Schafer's knee (although he's taking early b.p. right now) and what the next step for Ricky Nolasco is.
Trevor May is back on the mound after being hit in the right elbow by a Kyle Seager line drive in Seattle.
Pale Hose
Adam Eaton, CF
Alexei Ramirez, SS
Melky Cabrera, LF
Jose Abreu, 1B
Adam LaRoche, DH
Avisail Garcia, RF
Conor Gilaspie, 3B
Tyler Flowers, C
Micah Johnson, 2B
Chris Sale, LHP
Twins
Brian Dozier, 2B
Torii Hunter, RF
Joe Mauer, 1B
Trevor Plouffe, 3B
Kurt Suzuki, C
Kennys Vargas, DH
Eduardo Escobar, LF
Shane Robinson, CF
Danny Santana, SS
Trevor May, RHP
