The Twins entered Saturday one of two major league teams to not make a roster move since the season began. That all changed after the 5-4 to the Tigers.
Righthander Justin Haley was placed on the 10-day disabled list because of biceps tendinitis and lefthander Adalberto Mejia, who was knocked out in the third inning on Saturday, was optioned to Class AAA Rochester.
Lefthanded pitcher Buddy Boshers and first baseman Kennys Vargas will be promoted, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The Twins will announce those moves Sunday.
Twins manager Paul Molitor used seven pitchers on Saturday — forced into that mode when Haley could go only 1 ⅓ innings before breaking down. The Twins might opt to bring up two pitchers instead of a position player. For anyone hoping to see prospect Jose Berrios get another look, hold on. Because of off days, the Twins won't need fifth starter until May 6 or so. So they could call up two relievers.
"It gives us a chance to consider how we want to supplement the bullpen here in the short term as we are a little bit used up," Molitor said. "You go from being fresh to scrambling a little bit."
When asked if he would like another hitter, Molitor said: "It gives us some flexibility to look at options of how we want to use those two spots."
Vargas is batting .227 with two home runs and 10 RBI in 12 games at Rochester. He battled a bruised foot toward the end of spring training that might have cost him a spot on the Opening Day roster, but the Twins appear to be interested in giving him a chance to stick in the majors.
Cabrera sent to DL
Detroit placed Miguel Cabrera on the 10-day disabled list because of a right groin muscle strain. It is only the second time in Cabrera's 15-season career that he has been placed on the list. The other time was in 2015 when he missed five weeks because of a calf strain.
