The Twins have officially activated Alexi Casilla from the 15-day disabled list. To make room for him, the Twins outrighted righthander Brian Bass to Class AAA Rochester.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he needed an extra bench player with Delmon Young and Adam Everett nursing injuries. So the Twins will try an 11-man staff for awhile, with Gardenhire pointing out that another pitcher, “is just a phone call away.”

Gardenhire also pointed out how well Randy Ruiz has swung the bat since being called up and wanted to keep him.

Bass is 3-4 with a 4.87 ERA but has struggled lately to the point where the Twins were using him sparingly.  Being outrighted means that Bass cleared waivers. He has 72 hours to accept the assignment or become a free agent. “I’ll think about it,” Bass said. “We’ll see.”

Casilla, who has recovered from a torn ligament in his right thumb, was 4 for 7 in two rehab games at Class A Beloit.

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