DETROIT — Twins shortstop Adam Everett will have his right shoulder examined by the team’s medical staff Wednesday, Manager Ron Gardenhire said, after inserting Matt Tolbert into the starting lineup for tonight’s game against the Tigers.

Everett had a throwing error in the eighth inning of Monday’s 11-9 loss and missed two games over the weekend to rest the shoulder.

TWINS

1. Carlos Gomez, CF

2. Brendan Harris, 2B

3. Joe Mauer, C

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Delmon Young, LF

6. Jason Kubel, RF

7. Craig Monroe, DH

8. Mike Lamb, 3B

9. Matt Tolbert, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Scott Baker

TIGERS

1. Clete Thomas, CF

2. Placido Polanco, 2B

3. Gary Sheffield, DH

4. Magglio Ordonez, RF

5. Miguel Cabrera, 3B

6. Carlos Guillen, 1B

7. Edgar Renteria, SS

8. Pudge Rodriguez, C

9. Marcus Thames, LF

Starting pitcher: LH Nate Robertson

Comerica Park. First pitch: 6:05 p.m.

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