Danny Valencia called up
The Twins have called up one of their top prospects, Danny Valencia, from Triple-A to the 25-man roster. Valencia will take the spot left by Michael Cuddyer who was placed on the family bereavement list as his father-in-law passed away.
The club did not have another outfield option on the 40-man roster so the Twins decided to take a chance with Valencia. With Orlando Hudson being listed as day-to-day with his wrist injury, this gives the Twins an option to put Valencia at third while moving Nick Punto to second base. Valencia will also give the Twins another right handed bat in the left handed heavy lineup.
Valencia has played in 48 games while in Rochester this season with a .292 batting average with 15 doubles and 24 RBI. Surprisingly, though, Valencia has yet to hit a home run this year. He will make his MLB debut Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners.
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