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Josh Willingham - OF - Twins

Josh Willingham blasted two homers and collected four RBI in Thursday's loss to the Tigers.

It was his first multi-hit game of May. Despite an anemic batting average (.212), The Hammer is getting on base (.368) at a percentage better than his career mark (.362). Willingham is fifth in the American League with 27 walks. Despite recent struggles, he has a four-game hitting streak and three long flies during those contests. Now is probably the time to buy low.
May 24 - 12:25 AM
Scott Diamond - S - Twins

Scott Diamond surrendered three runs on nine hits and a walk over 5 2/3 frames in a no-decision loss Thursday to the Tigers.

He struck out five. Diamond allowed a two-run homer to Miguel Cabrera and spent the rest of the evening dancing out of self-inflicted danger. Diamond was 3-2 with a 3.03 on May 7. Over his last three starts, he's allowed 15 earned runs and five homers over 15 2/3 innings. Diamond's control is almost as worrisome as the baseballs he's watched fly into the stands. Usually a southpaw with plus command, Diamond has walked seven and struck out just six in his last three outings.
May 24 - 12:20 AM
P.J. Walters - S - Twins

Twins purchased the contract of RHP P.J. Walters from Triple-A Rochester.

That means we'll have to wait a little longer for Kyle Gibson to arrive. Walters and Samuel Deduno will join the rotation this weekend, taking the spots vacated by Vance Worley and Pedro Hernandez. He's put up a 3.31 ERA with 46 strikeouts over 54 1/3 innings this season at Rochester.
May 23 - 10:37 PM
Pedro Florimon Jr. - SS - Twins

Pedro Florimon Jr. left Thursday's game against the Tigers with a right index finger sprain.

It's not clear how long the malady might sideline the infielder. Eduardo Escobar took Florimon's spot at shortstop Thursday.
Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
May 23 - 9:31 PM
Oswaldo Arcia - OF - Twins

Oswaldo Arcia is not in Thursday's lineup against the Tigers.

This will actually be his fourth straight game on the bench, but the good news is that he's completely healthy. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he's going with Ryan Doumit out of the DH spot Thursday because he's 4-for-10 lifetime against starter Rick Porcello. Arcia is expected to return to the lineup Friday.
Related: Ryan Doumit
Source: Minnesota Twins on Twitter
May 23 - 5:36 PM
Darin Mastroianni - OF - Twins

Darin Mastroianni underwent surgery Thursday to repair bone chips on his left ankle.

The best-case scenario is that Mastroianni will resume weight-bearing activities in three weeks. However, he's expected to be sidelined until the second half of the season.
Source: Mike Berardino on Twitter
May 23 - 4:49 PM
Aaron Hicks - OF - Twins

Aaron Hicks went 3-for-4 and hit his fourth homer Wednesday against the Braves.

Hicks had fallen back into a 2-for-25 slump since his two-homer game on May 13. Today's homer off Cory Rasmus was his first off a righty. He was hitting just .119 in 101 at-bats against them.
May 22 - 3:34 PM
Vance Worley - S - Twins

Twins optioned RHP Vance Worley to Triple-A Rochester.

The Twins acquired Worley from the Phillies over the winter in hopes that he would be a productive member of the starting rotation, but he has been anything but. After being knocked around for eight runs in 3 2/3 innings Wednesday by the Braves, the 25-year-old has an ugly 7.21 ERA across 10 starts. If Worley can turn things around in the minors, he figures to get another chance soon. No word yet on whether Kyle Gibson will be the choice to replace him, but don't count it out.
May 22 - 3:32 PM
Joe Mauer - C - Twins

Joe Mauer is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Braves.

He'll get a rest with the day game after the night game. The Twins are playing under National League rules in Turner Field, so the DH spot isn't available. Ryan Doumit will start behind the plate Wednesday.
Related: Ryan Doumit
Source: MLB Lineups on Twitter
May 22 - 11:13 AM
Trevor Plouffe - 3B - Twins

Trevor Plouffe said Wednesday that he passed his concussion test, but was placed on the 7-day disabled list because of his initial wooziness.

After what happened with Justin Morneau and Denard Span in previous seasons, the Twins didn't want to take any chances. Plouffe hopes to be back when he's first eligible next week.
Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
May 22 - 10:20 AM
Darin Mastroianni - OF - Twins

Twins transferred OF Darin Mastroianni from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move clears a spot for Chris Colabello on the 40-man roster. Mastroianni is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a bone chip on his left ankle and will be sidelined until the second half of the season.
May 22 - 9:09 AM
Chris Colabello - OF - Twins

Twins purchased the contract of 1B/3B Chris Colabello from Triple-A Rochester.

Colabello, who had a strong performance for Italy during the World Baseball Classic, was hitting .358/.417/.659 with 12 home runs, 39 RBI and a 1.076 OPS through 46 games this season in Triple-A. The 29-year-old played seven seasons in the Canadian-American Association, so he makes for a tremendous story.
May 22 - 9:06 AM
Trevor Plouffe - 3B - Twins

Twins placed 3B Trevor Plouffe on the 7-day disabled list with a concussion.

Plouffe took a knee to the head Tuesday night when he tried to break up a double play with a slide at second base. He'll need to be cleared by MLB doctors before returning to action. The Twins have called up Chris Colabello to take his spot on the active roster.
May 22 - 8:59 AM
Trevor Plouffe - 3B - Twins

Trevor Plouffe was tested for concussion symptoms after he took a knee to the head Tuesday on a slide into second base.

"He got hit pretty hard," said Twins manager Ron Gardenhire. "They're doing the testing on him right now. He took a knee right to the head. We'll know more later." The Twins should provide an update on his status Wednesday.
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press
May 22 - 8:34 AM
Casey Fien - R - Twins

Casey Fien struck out two in a perfect inning of relief Tuesday against the Braves.

The 28-year-old right-hander has a 4.19 ERA over 11 appearances. After getting pounded in limited run for the Tigers between 2009-2010, Fien has rejuvenated his career up north, posting a stingy 2.87 ERA and 1.01 WHIP over 56 games since the Twins called him up on the Fourth of July, 2012.
May 22 - 5:08 AM

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