INJURY ALERT: Orlando Hudson did something to his right foot/ankle while trying to get back to first base in the first inning. He remained in the game - after a visit by trainer Dave Pruemer - and was forced out at second. But now Matt Tolbert has taken over at second. Stay tuned for an update.
UPDATE: Hudson has a sprained right ankle and is day to day.
New Twin Brian Fuentes has landed at Sea-Tac airport but hasn't arrived at the ballpark yet. He's listed on the lineup card and will be available today against the Mariners.
Fuentes has had his moments against right-handed hitters but Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Fuentes will not be a lefty specialist. That seems to be the right way to go with the former closer.
``What this does is give us the option of giving someone like Jesse Crain a break." Gardenhire said.
The Twins enter today's game fourth in MLB with a .282 batting average with runners in scoring position and second with 273 doubles.
Forgot to mention the star-studded cast in the clubhouse after the game last night. Former Twins Chili Davis and Paul Sorrento stopped by to say hello to the staff and some players. They were with someone who was ID'd as Royce Clayton's brother. Chili looks like he can pinch hit in the ninth if needed.
I was told that former Twins spring training player Alejandro Machado was around, but I didn't see him.
