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Miguel Sano - 3B - Twins

Miguel Sano leads all Florida State League third baseman in total chances, putouts and assists and ranks third in range factor.

There's been some concern over whether Sano can stay at third base in the long-term, but he's made enough progress that he won't be moving anytime soon. Through his first 44 games this season, Sano is batting .348/.442/.689 with 13 home runs and 37 RBI at the Twins' High-A affiliate.
Source: Baseball America
May 25 - 12:18 PM
Oswaldo Arcia - OF - Twins

Twins optioned OF Oswaldo Arcia to Triple-A Rochester.

Despite an 0-for-3 effort on Friday, the 22-year-old rookie made a very strong impression during his short time with the Twins. Through his first 30 games, he hit .255/.318/.449 with four homers and 14 RBI. He had struggled to find consistent at-bats in recent days though, and the Twins would likely prefer him playing on a nightly basis at the Triple-A level. Ryan Doumit should see an increase in playing time.
May 24 - 10:11 PM
Aaron Hicks - OF - Twins

Aaron Hicks, and the majority of the Twins’ offense, went hitless against Anibal Sanchez in Friday’s loss to the Tigers.

Even though he’s picked up the pace offensively in recent weeks, Hicks is still hitting an incredibly disappointing .157/.242/.279 on the season with four homers, 16 RBI and four stolen bases. While he possesses exceptional talent and tools, he may be best served on benches in fantasy leagues until he can establish consistency at the plate.
May 24 - 9:46 PM
Samuel Deduno - S - Twins

Samuel Deduno was hammered by the Tigers in his season debut on Friday, surrendering six runs on nine hits over 5 1/3 innings of work.

Deduno also walked three and struck out two on the evening. While the Twins are starved for quality options in their starting rotation, perhaps Deduno may not be the optimal choice. Assuming he sticks around to make another start, he’ll do battle against the Brewers at home on Wednesday. He remains a non-factor in all fantasy leagues.
May 24 - 9:46 PM
P.J. Walters - S - Twins

P.J. Walters will start against the Tigers on Saturday.

That was the assumption already, but it's now official. Walters had a solid 3.31 ERA with 46 strikeouts over 54 1/3 innings this season with Triple-A Rochester, but he can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
May 24 - 5:01 PM
Trevor Plouffe - 3B - Twins

Trevor Plouffe passed an imPACT concussion test on Thursday.

Plouffe took a knee to the head Tuesday night when he tried to break up a double play and was placed on the 7-day disabled list because of his initial wooziness. However, he has already done some cardio work and should return right around when he's first eligible.
Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
May 24 - 4:56 PM
Tim Wood - R - Twins

Twins transferred RHP Tim Wood from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Wood has been out all season with a shoulder injury and recently had a setback. There's no timetable for his return.
May 24 - 1:17 PM
Samuel Deduno - S - Twins

Twins purchased the contract of RHP Samuel Deduno from Triple-A Rochester.

He'll get the start on Friday against the Tigers. Deduno was great during the World Baseball Classic before putting up a 2.70 ERA and 17/10 K/BB ratio in 16 2/3 innings over three starts with Rochester. It's possible he could have some AL-only value.
May 24 - 1:15 PM
Pedro Florimon Jr. - SS - Twins

Pedro Florimon Jr. (finger) will not be in the lineup Friday.

The good news is that Florimon isn't expected to miss much time after leaving Thursday's game with a right index finger sprain. Eduardo Escobar is likely to be at shortstop for the Twins Friday.
Related: Eduardo Escobar
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
May 24 - 8:41 AM
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

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