Plouffe called up, Manship sent down
May 21, 2010
Trevor Plouffe has been called up to the Twins roster while Jeff Manship has been optioned down to Triple-A. Plouffe will fill in the spot that was left open with JJ Hardy being on the disabled list. Hardy’s wrist has been slow to heal and will not be activated in time to face his former team, the Milwaukee Brewers, in interleague play this weekend.
Plouffe is a natural shortstop, which is an upgrade from the spot utility infield duties shared by Brendan Harris, Alexi Casilla or Matt Tolbert when he is on the active roster. Plouffe was a first round draft pick by the Twins in 2004 and has had a hot streak this year in Rochester, hitting .303 in 38 games with 11 doubles, three triples, four home runs and 21 RBI.
Plouffe became the best option for the Twins as Luke Hughes is on the disabled list and Matt Tolbert is still in his 10-day holding period after being sent back down to Triple-A. The move marks the first time Plouffe has been a part of the Major League roster and will wear number 24.
Jeff Manship was sent down to Triple-A to make room for Plouffe. The Twins went short handed on the bench during their two game series against the Boston Red Sox to allow for 13 pitchers as their bullpen overused against the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. In his short stint with the team, Manship made one appearance out of the bullpen giving up one run off of one hit over 1.1 innings.
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