Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
20-17, 1st Central
Notes and Transactions
| May 12 |
The Twins hit three home runs on Sunday - their first multi-homer game of the season - to move out of last place and into 29th in the majors with 20 home runs this season. Kansas City resides in last place with 19. Minnesota's last multi-home run game was August 24, 2007 at Baltimore. ... Twins' pitching, meanwhile, leads the American League with 41 home runs allowed. Of the 41 homers, 33 have been solo shots. ... RHP Joe Nathan gave up multiple hits in an appearance for the first time this season. Sunday's appearance also marked the first time he allowed any runs in his 12 save chances in 2008. Nathan has converted 20 consecutive save opportunities dating back to September 9, 2007. He is 1-0 with a 1.48 ERA and 27 strikeouts in his last 24 appearances. ... Minnesota has hit seven home runs while using pink bats the last two years. On Mother's Day last season - May 13, 2007 - the Twins collected 22 hits - including four homers, three doubles and a triple - in a 16-4 win against Detroit. st 05-12-08 0:47 et |
| Date |
Player |
Position |
Transaction |
| May 11 |
Alexi Casilla |
2B/SS |
Called up from minors
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| May 10 |
Pat Neshek |
RP |
Placed on 15 day Disabled List
(Torn right elbow ligament)
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| May 10 |
Glen Perkins |
RP |
Called up from minors
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| May 8 |
Kevin Slowey |
SP |
Recalled from minors rehab
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| May 8 |
Nick Punto |
3B/SS |
Placed on 15 day Disabled List
(Left hamstring strain)
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| May 4 |
Scott Baker |
SP |
Placed on 15 day Disabled List
(Reaggravated strained right groin)
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