CLEVELAND — Carlos Gomez said he’s feeling better today but doesn’t expect to play for the rest of this series against Cleveland.

Gomez has a bruised tailbone and lower back.

“I feel better. I can walk,” he said, smiling.

Denard Span said he was a little sore but feels good enough to play.

By now, you’ve heard the Indians traded Casey Blake to the Dodgers for two minor-league prospects.

Update (5:20 p.m.): The Twins could use some good news, and they got it today with word that Michael Cuddyer’s left hand is feeling better. Gardy said Cuddyer will be re-evaluated when the Twins return home on Monday and might start swinging a bat again with an eye toward a minor-league rehab stint.

Matt Tolbert (torn ligament left thumb) has stopped swinging the bat in his rehab but will try to resume again Monday. The Twins were hopeful he’d be playing by Aug. 1, but these things can be unpredictable.

Twins (55-47)

1. Denard Span, CF

2. Alexi Casilla, 2B

3. Joe Mauer, C

4. Justin Morneau, 1B

5. Jason Kubel, RF

6. Delmon Young, LF

7. Mike Lamb, DH

8. Brian Buscher, 3B

9. Nick Punto, SS

Starting pitcher: RH Scott Baker

Indians (45-56)

1. Grady Sizemore, CF

2. David Dellucci, DH

3. Shin-Soo Choo, LF

4. Jhonny Peralta, SS

5. Kelly Shoppach, C

6. Ryan Garko, 1B

7. Andy Marte, 3B

8. Franklin Gutierrez, RF

9. Asdrubal Cabrera, 2B

Starting pitcher: RH Fausto Carmona

Progressive Field. First pitch: 6:05 p.m.

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