Oldest starters in Twins history

When Bartolo Colon starts for the Twins on Tuesday, he will be the oldest starting pitcher in team history at 44 years, 54 days.

Joe Niekro: 43 years, 174 days (April 29, 1988)

Steve Carlton: 43 years, 123 days (April 23, 1988)

Terry Mulholland: 41 years, 206 days (Oct. 1, 2004)

Rick Reed: 39 years, 1 day (Aug. 17, 2003)

Kenny Rogers: 38 years, 317 days (Sept. 23, 2003)

Mike Morgan: 38 years, 315 days (Aug. 19, 1998)