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Kevin Correia - S - Twins

Kevin Correia surrendered five runs in four innings Monday in a loss to the Braves.

At least he'll always have April; Correia has seen his ERA jump from 2.23 to 3.90 while giving up 15 runs in 22 1/3 innings during May. He shouldn't have any fantasy value over the remainder of the season.
May 20 - 10:23 PM
Brian Dozier - 2B - Twins

Brian Dozier went 0-for-4 as the Twins' leadoff man on Monday, dropping his average to .205.

Dozier started off well after replacing Aaron Hicks in the leadoff spot, but now he's hitting .154 with two walks in 52 at-bats this month. The Twins should consider sending him down, but none of their minor league options are better bets.
May 20 - 10:20 PM
Ryan Doumit - DH - Twins

Ryan Doumit is out of the Twins' lineup for the second straight day Monday.

Doumit is still dealing with some soreness following a collision at home plate on Saturday. Consider him day-to-day.
Source: Mike Berardino on Twitter
May 20 - 5:14 PM
Kyle Gibson - S - Twins

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Friday that Kyle Gibson, P.J. Walters, or Sam Deduno will be called up to start Friday against the Tigers.

The Twins optioned left-hander Pedro Hernandez to Triple-A Rochester on Monday, which immediately led to speculation that Gibson could get the call. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 3.25 ERA and 46/14 K/BB ratio in 52 2/3 innings through eight starts this season in Triple-A. Even if the Twins opt for Walters or Deduno, it's just a matter of time before Gibson arrives.
Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
May 20 - 5:08 PM
Caleb Thielbar - R - Twins

Twins recalled LHP Caleb Thielbar from Triple-A Rochester.

Thielbar, a member of the independent St. Paul Saints just a couple years ago, was sporting a cool 3.76 ERA and 34/8 K/BB ratio in 26 1/3 innings this season at the Triple-A level. He will serve as a middle reliever.
May 20 - 3:14 PM
Pedro Hernandez - S - Twins

Twins optioned LHP Pedro Hernandez to Triple-A Rochester.

Hernandez had a rough 5.85 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 17/10 K/BB ratio through his first 32 1/3 innings. The Twins will add a new piece to their starting rotation on Friday.
May 20 - 3:11 PM
Cole De Vries - S - Twins

Twins activated RHP Cole De Vries from the 15-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.

De Vries is over his forearm ailment, but the Twins aren't ready to add him to the rotation yet. However, with much of their starting five struggling, it might only be a matter of time before he gets a shot.
May 19 - 8:27 AM
Ryan Pressly - R - Twins

Ryan Pressly allowed a run over two mop-up innings in Saturday's 12-5 loss against the Red Sox.

The Twins plucked Pressly from the Red Sox with the fourth pick in last winter's Rule 5 Draft. He posted a 5.38 ERA in 103 2/3 innings last season between High- and Double-A, but has been a pleasant low-leverage surprise for the Twins thus far, logging a 1.83 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over 19 2/3 innings. His peripherals aren't good -- including a 13/10 K/BB rate -- and his ERA won't end anywhere close to where it is now, but owners in extremely deep AL-only leagues may want to take a look if they need an injury replacement in the 'pen.
May 19 - 3:46 AM
Scott Diamond - S - Twins

Scott Diamond was hammered for six earned runs in 4 1/3 innings as the Twins lost to the Red Sox on Saturday.

It was the second straight outing in which he allowed six runs. Diamond showed some very positive signs in his first two starts of May, but he has quickly fallen back to earth. The left-hander now has a 4.99 ERA and 1.44 ERA in 39 2/3 innings this season and is not relevant outside of deep AL-only fantasy leagues.
May 18 - 11:17 PM
Joe Mauer - C - Twins

Joe Mauer (back) returned to the Twins' lineup Saturday.

Mauer was held out of Friday's game with lower back stiffness, but it was never a major concern. He's batting in the No. 2 spot Saturday and will serve as the Twins' designated hitter against the Red Sox.
Source: Tyler Mason on Twitter
May 18 - 3:49 PM
Vance Worley - S - Twins

Vance Worley showed some signs of life Friday, as he limited the Red Sox to one unearned run over six innings as part of a no-decision.

Worley gave up an RBI single to David Ortiz in the first inning, but he held the Red Sox off the board the rest of the way. All told, he allowed six hits and three walks while striking out one. Still, Worley owns an ugly 6.20 ERA through nine starts and will need to get more swings-and-misses to be an asset in fantasy leagues.
May 17 - 11:52 PM
Josh Willingham - OF - Twins

Josh Willingham was hitless in four at-bats Friday and is hitting .198 for the year.

Willingham is hitting just .125 (6-for-48) this month and hasn't homered since April 29. It's fair to assume that his recent wrist soreness is a factor. We're not expecting 35 home runs again, but this might not be a bad time to buy low.
May 17 - 11:51 PM
Rich Harden - S - Twins

Twins assistant general manager Rob Antony said Friday that Rich Harden's rehab has been "slow" and "not very well to be honest".

Harden felt soreness in his surgically-repaired shoulder while throwing a few weeks ago and hasn't progressed much since. It's starting to look like a longshot that the oft-injured right-hander will ever make an impact for the Twins.
Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
May 17 - 8:38 PM
Rafael Perez - R - Twins

Twins released LHP Rafael Perez.

Perez, who underwent shoulder surgery last September, had been pitching at Triple-A Rochester in recent weeks, compiling a 2.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 2/3 K/BB ratio over his first four innings of work. The 31-year-old lefty could draw some interest from teams looking for bullpen help.
May 17 - 8:07 PM
Darin Mastroianni - OF - Twins

Darin Mastroianni will undergo surgery on Wednesday to repair a bone chip on his left ankle, and will be sidelined for at least six weeks.

It was a very discouraging sign when Mastroianni, who was already progressing slowly in his recovery, was uncomfortable testing his ankle during light sprints on Wednesday. He shouldn't be expected to return to the Twins until after the All-Star break and can safely be dropped in deeper mixed formats.
Source: Tyler Mason on Twitter
May 17 - 8:00 PM

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