The Twins will call up top pitching prospect Jose Berrios to make his major league debut on Wednesday against Cleveland. Also, the Twins are going to call infielder Jorge Polanco back from Rochester , and indications are that Ervin Santana will be placed on the disabled list with a strained back. Berrios, a righthander, is 2-0 with a 1.06 ERA through three outings for Class AAA Rochester, continuing a his dominance there since he promoted from Class AA Chattanooga in the middle of last season. Jose Berrios minor-league statistics The move suggests something is wrong with righthander Kyle Gibson, who struggled on Friday against Washington. There have been no indications that Gibson is injured, but the coaching staff was concerned about his results following his most recent start.. Berrios, 21, was the 32nd overall pick in 2012 out of Papa Juan High School in Bayamon, PR. He was ranked as the 26th best prospect this season by ESPN, and is considered the Twins next best prospect after outfielder Byron Buxton. Buxton, after struggling through the first three weeks of the season, was sent down to Rochester on Monday.
Top pitching prospect Jose Berrios to debut on Wednesday
Also, Ervin Santana is likely headed to the disabled list and Jorge Polanco is returning to the major league club. Berrios has been dominant in his three starts for Class AAA Rochester.
April 26, 2016 at 6:06PM
Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball's leadoff position, has died. He was 65.
