SARASOTA, FLA. — Twins center fielder Carlos Gomez took batting practice but was scratched because of residual soreness in his left leg. The team stressed that the move is precautionary, that Gomez could have played if this were the regular season.

Nick Blackburn starts against the Reds, while Boof Bonser pitches in a minor-league game back in Fort Myers. Adam Everett is scheduled to play in that game, as well.

Update: Bonser allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits in five innings, pitching against one of Boston’s Class A affiliates. He threw 81 pitches. Everett went 1-for-4 in that game.

Twins

1. Matt Tolbert, SS

2. Nick Punto, 3B

3. Delmon Young, LF

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Jason Kubel, RF

6. Mike Redmond, C

7. Brendan Harris, 2B

8. Brandon Roberts, CF

9. Nick Blackburn, P

(Jesse Crain and Joe Nathan are also scheduled to pitch for the Twins.)

Reds

1. Corey Patterson, CF

2. Jeff Keppinger, SS

3. Ken Griffey Jr., RF

4. Brandon Phillips, 3B

5. Adam Dunn, LF

6. Edwin Encarnacion, 3B

7. Joey Votto, 1B

8. David Ross, C

9. Bronson Arroyo, P

Ed Smith Stadium. First pitch: 12:05 (Central)

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