Twins to call up Brian Dozier, Scott Diamond

Both players should be available on Monday when the Twins open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

May 6, 2012 at 3:25AM
Infielder Brian Dozier was a 2009 eighth-round draft pick out of Southern Miss who turned heads with his .399 on-base percentage in 2011.
Brian Dozier (Brian Wicker — Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Fans eager to see infield prospect Brian Dozier are about to get their wish.

The Twins will select the contract of one of their top prospects in time for the opening of a three-game series against the Angels at Target Field. Dozier went 1-for-4 on Saturday for Class AAA Rochester and is batting .276. He will take the place of Justin Morneau, who will be placed on the 15-day disabled list because of tendinitis in his left wrist.

The Twins also will call up lefthander Scott Diamond, who is 4-1 with a 2.60 ERA for the Red Wings The Twins have not announced the corresponding roster move on Monday, but it's expected to be righthander Liam Hendriks.

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