As La Velle speculated for today’s editions, Michael Cuddyer is getting the start in center field tonight.

Updates to come…

Update (6:00 p.m.): Carlos Gomez took batting practice and said he’d like to be back in the lineup by tomorrow.

Matt Tolbert’s appointment with the hand specialist was pushed to tomorrow, so there was no update on his status.

Scott Baker continued to feel a slight issue with his right groin in a bullpen session today in Fort Myers, Fla. So instead of throwing live batting practice in his next session he will probably throw another bullpen.

Oh, and Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton hit a ball off the curtain — high off the panel with the division winners — during early batting practice. Manager Ron Washington was still marveling about it during his pregame media session.

Rangers (22-23)

1. Ian Kinsler, 2B

2. Michael Young, SS

3. Josh Hamilton, CF

4. Milton Bradley, DH

5. David Murphy, RF

6. Brandon Boggs, LF

7. Frank Catalanotto, 1B

8. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C

9. Ramon Vazquez, 3B

Starting pitcher: RH Scott Feldman

Twins (21-22)

1. Alexi Casilla, 2B

2. Brendan Harris, DH

3. Joe Mauer, C

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Michael Cuddyer, CF (corrected from earlier)

6. Jason Kubel, RF

7. Delmon Young, LF

8. Mike Lamb, 3B

9. Adam Everett, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Boof Bonser

Metrodome. First pitch: 7:10 p.m.

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