Twins second baseman Brendan Harris returns to the lineup tonight after missing two games with a sore right hamstring.

And after hitting two home runs Sunday, Craig Monroe is back in there at DH instead of Jason Kubel, who is hitless in his past 15 at-bats.

Note: Check out La Velle’s latest post about Danny Graves, Ben Revere and an updated look at the Twins’ 40-man roster.

Update (5 p.m.): Sounds like Scott Baker won’t be ready to come off the DL on May 19, the first day he’s eligible. There have been no setbacks. The team simply wants to be sure Baker heals his strained right groin completely before pushing it. In a couple days, the Twins might clear him to begin throwing bullpen sessions. Then, he’ll pitch at extended spring training before rejoining the big league team.

Red Sox (24-16)

1. Coco Crisp, CF

2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B

3. David Ortiz, DH

4. Manny Ramirez, LF

5. Mike Lowell, 3B

6. J.D. Drew, RF

7. Jason Varitek, C

8. Sean Casey, 1B

9. Alex Cora, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Clay Buchholz (first career start against the Twins)

Twins (19-17)

1. Carlos Gomez, CF

2. Brendan Harris, 2B

3. Joe Mauer, C

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Michael Cuddyer, RF

6. Craig Monroe, DH

7. Delmon Young, LF

8. Mike Lamb, 3B

9. Adam Everett, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Livan Hernandez (first career start against the Red Sox)

Metrodome. First pitch: 6:05 p.m.

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