Today’s lineup quick. Updates later.

Update: Glen Perkins is being checked for strep throat this morning. Nick Blackburn will start Friday against the White Sox.

Manager Ron Gardenhire said Saturday’s start is in question, depending on how Perkins responds. Brian Duensing and Bobby Keppel are options for that start, as is R.A. Dickey.

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Update: Kevin Slowey (strained right wrist) will throw from 60 feet on Friday, and then from 90 feet. He’ll stay in Minnesota during the All-Star break, and likely make a five-inning minor league start, Gardenhire said. Slowey is eligible to return from the DL on July 19.

SS Brendan Harris and 3B Joe Crede are getting standard days off, with a day game after a night game. Gardenhire acknowledged he’s a little concerned about Harris slowing down after playing day after day. A day off here, with the White Sox coming into town on Friday, and then the All-Star break.

Update: The Twins scheduled starters for this weekend’s series with the White Sox are Nick Blackburn (Fri.), TBA (Sat.) and Scott Baker (Sun.). The White Sox are scheduled to counter with John Danks, Gavin Floyd and Mark Buehrle. 

YANKEES (50-34)

1. Derek Jeter, SS
2. Nick Swisher, RF
3. Mark Teixeira, 1B
4. Alex Rodriguez, 3B
5. Jorge Posada, C
6. Robinson Cano, 2B
7. Melky Cabrera, LF
8. Cody Ransom, 3B
9. Brett Gardner, CF

Starting pitcher: RH Alfredo Aceves (5-1, 2.03 ERA)

TWINS (43-42)

1. Denard Span, CF
2. Matt Tolbert, 2B
3. Joe Mauer, DH
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Jason Kubel, LF
6. Michael Cuddyer, RF
7. Brian Buscher, 3B
8. Mike Redmond, C
9. Nick Punto, SS

Starting pitcher: LH Francisco Liriano (4-8, 5.49 ERA)

Metrodome. First pitch: 12:10 p.m.

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