Twins recall Class AAA home run leader Brent Rooker to take Nelson Cruz's spot

The Twins called up outfielder Brent Rooker before tonight's game against the Angels (7:10 p.m., BSN) at Target Field.

Rooker takes the spot of Nelson Cruz, who was traded to Tampa Bay on Thursday.

The 26-year-old Rooker hit .239 with 19 home runs and 48 RBI for Class AAA St. Paul. He is tied for the AAA lead in home runs. He had a stint earlier this season with the Twins and was 3-for-29 with a home run.

Drew Strotman, acquired from the Rays in the Cruz trade, will take Cruz's spot on the 40-man roster.

It'll be Twins lefthander J.A. Happ (5-5, 6.15 ERA) against Halos righthander Alex Cobb (7-3, 3.96).

ANGELS LINEUP

David Fletcher, 2B

Jose Iglesias, SS

Justin Upton, DH

Kurt Suzuki, C

Brandon Marsh, CF

Juan Lagares, LF

Adam Eaton, RF

TWINS LINEUP

Max Kepler, RF

Jorge Polanco, 2B

Josh Donaldson, 3B

Miguel Sano, 1B

Brent Rooker, DH

Nick Gordon, CF

Ryan Jeffers, C