The Twins were slow to post the lineup today, so there apparently are some injury concerns that we’ll try to sort out as the afternoon progresses.

Nick Punto is not in the lineup, so perhaps his hamstring is acting up again. He is on the field playing catch as we speak, however.

Nick Blackburn was in great spirits, however. His upper lip is still very swollen, but he plans to throw his usual bullpen session Tuesday, keeping him on pace to pitch Friday at Chicago.

Updates to come…

Update (4:40 p.m.): Punto did indeed tweak his hamstring during Saturday’s 12-inning loss. But he told Gardy he hopes to be ready to by Tuesday.

Justin Morneau was also questionable today after fouling a ball off his right knee Sunday and tweaking a calf muscle. He convinced Gardy he could play.

Scott Baker arrived at the Dome and will throw a bullpen session Tuesday. He’ll start Thursday, and Boof Bonser has been told he’s moving to the bullpen.

Yankees (28-28)

1. Johnny Damon, LF

2. Derek Jeter, SS

3. Bobby Abreu, RF

4. Alex Rodriguez, 3B

5. Hideki Matsui, DH

6. Jason Giambi, 1B

7. Robinson Cano, 2B

8. Chad Moeller, C

9. Melky Cabrera, CF

Starting pitcher: LH Andy Pettitte

Twins (29-27)

1. Carlos Gomez, CF

2. Alexi Casilla, 2B

3. Joe Mauer, C

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Michael Cuddyer, RF

6. Craig Monroe, DH

7. Delmon Young, LF

8. Brendan Harris, SS

9. Matt Macri, 3B

Starting pitcher: RH Livan Hernandez

Metrodome. First pitch: 6:05 p.m. (This game can be seen on FSN and ESPN.)

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