Brendan Harris is back at shortstop, and the top of the Twins’ order starts with Carlos Gomez and Alexi Casilla.

Updates to come…

Update: Scott Baker, on the DL with a strained right groin, threw live batting practice in Fort Myers, Fla., and had his second pain-free session in three days.

Pitching coach Rick Anderson said Baker will pitch in an extended spring training game Monday with a goal of going three or four innings and 55-60 pitches.

If everything keeps going well, Baker will pitch in another game five days later. The Twins want to be extra careful with this, but there is finally a timetable for his potential comeback.

The team was still awaiting the results of Adam Everett’s MRI exam.

Update: Forgot to mention this, but Gardy said Matt Macri likely will start at third base on Saturday, when the Twins face Tigers LHP Nate Robertson.

Twins (23-24)

1. Carlos Gomez, CF

2. Alexi Casilla, 2B

3. Joe Mauer, C

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Michael Cuddyer, RF

6. Jason Kubel, DH

7. Delmon Young, LF

8. Mike Lamb, 3B

9. Brendan Harris, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Kevin Slowey

Tigers (20-27)

1. Curtis Granderson, CF

2. Placido Polanco, 2B

3. Gary Sheffield, DH

4. Magglio Ordonez, RF

5. Magglio Ordonez, 1B

6. Carlos Guillen, 3B

7. Matt Joyce, LF

8. Edgar Renteria, SS

9. Pudge Rodriguez, C

Starting pitcher: RH Armando Galarraga

Comerica Park. First pitch: 6:05 p.m. (Central).

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