Casilla to DL, Tolbert recalled
Alexi Casilla has been placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a bone spur in his right elbow. The Twins have called up utility infielder Matt Tolbert to take his place on the roster.
Casilla has been battling with the bone spur and has been taking anti-inflammatory medication but the progress has been slow. Casilla will meet with doctors to go over options but may end up having arthroscopic surgery to remove the spur. If they opt to go ahead with the surgery, Casilla will most likely be on the shelf for at least four weeks. Casilla has said the bone spur is affecting his swing.
The recall for Matt Tolbert marks the second time he has been placed on the 25-man roster this season. Tolbert was originally called up once JJ Hardy was placed on the DL on May 11th. Tolbert played in three games during his short stint with the Twins going 1-for-4. His sole hit came during the 6-3 victory over the Yankees, which he hit off of Sergio Mitre.
Due to Casilla’s injury, the Twins found themselves shorthanded in the infield once Orlando Hudson suffered a wrist injury on Sunday night. The Twins put Michael Cuddyer at second base for the time being, allowing Brendan Harris to be in a utility role. The addition of Tolbert will give the Twins a few more options while Hudson is recovering from his wrist injury.
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