Twins send four to Rochester

March 20, 2010

The Minnesota Twins have sent four players down to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

Twins optioned infielders Danny Valencia, Trevor Plouffe and Luke Hughes and right handed pitcher Anthony Swarzak.

Both Valencia and Hughes had a great spring with the Twins. Valencia was .273/.292/.636 in 22 at bats. Valencia recorded 4 RBI, 2 HR and 6 SO. Hughes offensive numbers were even better, with .333/.333/.619 with 21 at bats. Hughes was credited with 2 RBI, 1 HR and 7 SO.

Plouffe didn’t get as many at bats with only 12, but was successful going .333/.385/.667.

Swarzak struggled in the preseason with a 11.57 ERA, giving up 6 runs on 6 hits in 4.2 innings pitched. Swarzak gave also gave up 2 BB and recorded 7 SO.

Valencia came into the season with big expectations which may have rubbed some of the veteran players the wrong way. Reports from those in the organization were a subtle message was sent to the young prospect with his locker being filled with diapers, pacifiers and other baby paraphernalia. Valencia left spring training on a good note though, a he belted a home run against Johan Santana and was 2-for-4 against the Mets on Friday.

Written by Alba Andrew · Filed Under Transactions 

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