Class AAA lefthander Jason Miller has had his contract purchased and is on his way to the majors to replace lefthader Dennys Reyes, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list.

Miller was told of the decision moments after Rochester lost 10-6 to Durham in 14 innings this afternoon, a game during which Miller gave up a run over 1.1 innings.

The clubhouse apparently erupted when manager Stan Cliburn announced the move, and Matt Garza, of all people, doused Miller with a soda.

“There’s always a need for lefthanders,” Miller told the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. “This organization has been great to me.”

You can check out Miller’s mug and stats here.

Reyes has been slowed by shoulder problems for several weeks. The Twins have not announced how serious his injury is yet. Alejandro Machado has been moved from the 15-day to 60-day DL to make room on the 40-man for Miller.

 

To borrow a soccer term, Joe Mauer faces a fitness test Friday before the club decides to activate him. That’s just a short way of saying he’ll go through pre-game drills and could be activated if healthy.

Bartlett won’t need a stint on the DL for now, but will need to work on his shoulder. I don’t know if that means Punto will play at short Friday or not.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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