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Anthony Swarzak - R - Twins

Anthony Swarzak allowed six earned runs over 3 2/3 innings Friday.

Swarzak is 0-4 this season with 5.75 ERA and has done nothing to prove he's capable of being anything more than an emergency starter. He'll almost certainly be moved to the bullpen when Nick Blackburn (quad) returns from the disabled list.
May 26 - 1:00 AM
Jamey Carroll - SS - Twins

Jamey Carroll was ejected in the eighth inning of Friday's game.

Carroll grounded out to end the bottom of the eighth inning and apparently objected to the call. First base umpire Alan Porter didn't appreciate that very much. It was the first ejection of Carroll's career. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was also tossed.
Source: Tyler Mason on Twitter
May 25 - 11:24 PM
Kyle Waldrop - R - Twins

Kyle Waldrop (elbow) is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment with High-A Fort Myers on Saturday.

Waldrop had a second MRI on his right elbow Monday that revealed no structural damage. The Twins have yet to indicate how many rehab outings he'll need, or whether they plan to add him to the major league roster. Waldrop could return sometime in early June if he doesn't have any setbacks.
Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
May 25 - 8:10 PM
Ryan Doumit - C - Twins

Ryan Doumit (calf) will do some catching in the bullpen during Friday's game.

Doumit was held out out off the starting lineup Thursday because of how his strained calf muscle responded after Wednesday's game, but Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said that he's feeling fine.
Source: Tyler Mason on Twitter
May 25 - 6:50 PM
Nick Blackburn - S - Twins

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Friday that Nick Blackburn (quad) could go on a minor league rehab assignment before returning from the disabled list.

Blackburn landed on the disabled list last week with a left quad strain. It's not clear if he'll be ready as soon as he's eligible. Anthony Swarzak will take his place in the starting rotation for now.
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Source: Tyler Mason on Twitter
May 25 - 6:19 PM
Ryan Doumit - C - Twins

Ryan Doumit is not in Friday's lineup.

Doumit was held out of Thursday's lineup after feeling something in his strained right calf on Wednesday, so he's presumably getting another day to rest. Josh Willingham will serve as the DH Friday night while Trevor Plouffe plays left field and Ben Revere makes the start in right.
Related: Trevor Plouffe, Josh Willingham, Ben Revere
Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
May 25 - 4:24 PM
Alex Burnett - R - Twins

Phil Mackey of 1500ESPN.com reports that Alex Burnett could be headed to the disabled list due to right elbow discomfort.

Burnett's elbow started bothering him following his appearance Wednesday in Chicago. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Deolis Guerra and Lester Oliveros are the candidates to be recalled to take his spot on the roster.
Source: 1500ESPN.com
May 25 - 11:19 AM
Justin Morneau - DH - Twins

Justin Morneau smashed a pair of home runs against the White Sox on Thursday, but it still wasn’t enough to lead the Twins to victory.

He finished the game 3-for-5 with three runs scored and three RBI. His solo shot off of Will Ohman in the seventh inning brought the Twins to within 10-6, then his two-run blast off Addison Reed in the ninth cut the deficit to two. He’s now hitting .290 (9-for-31) with four homers and 12 RBI in his eight games since returning from the disabled list. Those who gambled on Morneau late in drafts and held on to him through his injuries are being rewarded for their patience.
May 24 - 11:26 PM
Cole De Vries - S - Twins

Cole De Vries picked up the loss in his MLB debut, allowing six runs (three earned) on six hits over five innings of work against the White Sox on Thursday.

He struck out four and walked just one in the game. De Vries was victimized by the longball in this one, with Paul Konerko, Alex Rios and A.J. Pierzynski taking him out of the yard. While the poor defense behind him didn’t help his cause, he looked very hittable for most of the game. Provided he sticks around in the Twins' rotation, he’ll take on the Athletics at home on Tuesday. Even with the favorable matchup, he’s a risky fantasy play.
May 24 - 11:25 PM
Ryan Doumit - C - Twins

Ryan Doumit was held out of the Twins' lineup on Thursday because of how his strained right calf muscle responded after Wednesday night's game.

"He felt it a little bit last night," said Twins manager Ron Gardenhire. "He's been legging out some doubles and we told him to take it nice and easy, but you know, once you get playing in a game and you see something, you're going to go for it. So he was little bit stiffer last night after the game. I backed him off today." Doumit has served as the DH twice since injuring the calf last Wednesday and will likely be evaluated on a day-to-day basis for now.
Source: Twins.mlb.com
May 24 - 9:01 PM
Joe Benson - OF - Twins

Twins outfield prospect Joe Benson is scheduled to undergo hamate bone surgery on Friday.

It's been a nightmare of a season for Benson, who was recently demoted from Triple-A Rochester to Double-A New Britain because of poor performance. The 24-year-old outfielder is doubtful to reach the majors this year. He made his big league debut last September.
Source: Phil Mackey on Twitter
May 24 - 3:57 PM
Darin Mastroianni - OF - Twins

Darin Mastroianni went 0-for-2 with a walk in Wednesday's shutout loss to the White Sox.

His hot start to the season at Triple-A has not translated to the majors, as Mastroianni is batting only 3-for-22 (.136) with zero extra-base hits. The 15-28 Twins are searching for talent wherever they can find it, but the 26-year-old rookie has not yet answered the call.
May 24 - 6:33 AM
Scott Diamond - S - Twins

Scott Diamond allowed five runs (two earned) on nine hits in six innings of Wednesday's 6-0 loss to the White Sox.

He struck out four and walked one. Diamond wasn't overly sharp, but watched his teammates commit three errors and rope only four hits in what proved to be their 28th loss. Diamond is now the owner of a 1.78 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 17/3 K/BB ratio through his first four outings and 25 1/3 innings. He's firmly on the AL-only league radar. He'll get the A's at home on Monday.
May 23 - 11:45 PM
Anthony Swarzak - R - Twins

Anthony Swarzak will start Friday against the Tigers.

He'll start in place of Nick Blackburn, who is on the disabled list with a quad strain. Swarzak has a 4.73 ERA and 19/8 K/BB ratio in 32 1/3 innings over three starts and nine relief appearances this season and doesn't come as a recommended option in fantasy leagues. Carl Pavano will start Saturday.
Related: Carl Pavano
Source: Dustin Morse on Twitter
May 23 - 10:59 AM
Justin Morneau - DH - Twins

Justin Morneau launched a three-run homer to support starter P.J. Walters in the Twins' 9-2 victory over the White Sox on Tuesday night in Chicago.

Morneau finished with a pair of runs scored and three RBI. While the average is lacking at .240, he's provided solid power and run production with six homers and 18 RBI in just 96 at-bats. He may not be the offensive force that he was in the past, but Morneau is still a capable power option in most fantasy leagues.
May 22 - 11:10 PM

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