The Twins signed University of Miami pitcher Carlos Gutierrez, the 27th overall pick in last month’s draft. Gutierrez will report to Class A Fort Myers.

The Twins have now signed their top seven picks and 14 of their first 15, including Aaron Hicks (No. 14 overall) and pitcher Shooter Hunt (No. 31 overall).

Cleveland, meanwhile, has designated closer Joe Borowski for assignment.

Lineups, updates to come…

Update (4:50 p.m.): Alexi Casilla was scratched from the Twins lineup with soreness in his left middle finger. He is day-to-day. Nick Punto moves to second base and Brendan Harris moves to shortstop.

Casilla said he iced his finger several times on Thursday, but with no game, he didn’t get it loose. It was swollen when he woke up this morning and he couldn’t get it loose after getting to the ballpark.

Also, we’re hearing the signing bonus for Gutierrez was about $1.25 million, another slot signing, just like Hicks ($1.78 million) and Hunt ($1.08 million).

Note: Gardy said Harris was going to play third base the next two games, with the Twins facing lefthanders Aaron Laffey and Cliff Lee.

“That went out quick,” Gardenhire said. “I was talking to [Harris] when the trainer came in, and I told him, ‘Forget it. I was just kidding.’ ”

Indians (37-48)

1. Grady Sizemore, CF

2. Jamey Carroll, 2B

3. Ben Francisco, LF

4. Jhonny Peralta, SS

5. Shin-Soo Choo, RF

6. Casey Blake, 3B

7. David Dellucci, DH

8. Ryan Garko, 1B

9. Kelly Shoppach, C

Starting pitcher: RH Paul Byrd

Twins (47-38)

1. Carlos Gomez, CF

2. Alexi Casilla Nick Punto, 2B

3. Joe Mauer, C

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Jason Kubel, DH

6. Delmon Young, LF

7. Brian Buscher, 3B

8. Nick Punto Brendan Harris, SS

9. Denard Span, RF

Starting pitcher: RH Livan Hernandez

Metrodome. First pitch: 6:10 p.m.

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