It sounds like Jason Kubel will be activated from the disabled list on Friday.
Kubel, who has been out with a sprained foot, went 1-for-3 with a walk today for Class AAA Rochester after going 3-for-5 with a home run on Wednesday. He has a flight to Minnesota tonight.
Update: Manager Ron Gardenhire confirmed this in his pregame media session. The Twins plan to option a pitcher to Rochester after tonight's game to make room for Kubel on the roster.
Span update
Denard Span went 0-for-3 for Rochester today, leaving him 1-for-12 four games into his rehab from a concussion. Span played seven innings in center field. He'll have to play nine innings several days in a row before being activated.
Manager's health
Gardenhire was in left field during early batting practice, a sign he was feeling better after battling upper respiratory issues. He visited a lung specialist on Wednesday and was given some more medication.
He has a viral infection and a sinus infection. Obviously, more rest might help.