CHICAGO — The Twins sent catcher Jose Morales back to Class AAA Rochester after today’s 20-1 victory over Chicago, as expected, to make room to re-instate Delmon Young from the Family Medical Emergency List.

Morales went 3-for-4 with two walks today, raising his average to .358, but the Twins already have two catchers in Joe Mauer and Mike Redmond.

Morales said he understood the move, but it wasn’t easy for the Twins. Manager Ron Gardenhire called it a fitting move for the end of a “goofy” road trip, having to send out a player after he reaches base five times.

Young isn’t expected to return to the Twins until Sunday, following his mother’s funeral, but major league rules only permit a player to stay on the FMEL for seven days.Â

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