- Denard Span (concussion) and Jason Kubel (left foot) will both be getting on a flight tomorrow afternoon, bound for rehab assignments in Rochester. Twins trainer Rick McWane said Span was approved by Major League Baseball to go ahead and start playing in games, although the team must remain in contact with MLB about his progress and get approval again before he is reactivated. Kubel did a vigorous defensive workout in the field before the game Friday and said afterward that was all he needed to be totally confident. Kubel will DH on Sunday and Span will play centerfield.
- Scott threw a bullpen session earlier ... McWane said he looked and felt great, and he is still on schedule to start in one of the games on Monday.
- McWane also said Justin Morneau is doing great with his current program. They will keep that through the weekend and then reevaluate, he said. Right now, Morneau is on a six-week timetable for return.
- Gardenhire was not in the clubhouse today -- team officials would not say if he is sick or if he would be coming later.
Pregame: Span approved by MLB, he, Kubel head to Rochester
Span approved by MLB, he, Kubel head to Rochester
July 15, 2011 at 10:31PM
AMELIA RAYNO
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