After going 3 for 4 with a run scored and a RBI on Tuesday during a rehab game at Class A Beloit, second baseman Alexi Casilla is on his way to the Twin Cities and will join the team in time for its 14-game, 15-day roadtrip.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire indicated he’ll play Casilla right way but will give him a day off here and there if Casilla’s right thumb gives him any problems.

The Twins will announce the roster move for Casilla after the game.

Matt Tolbert was 1 for 3 with a stolen base during his first rehab game at Class AA New Britain. Gardenhire said Tolbert will be called up when rosters can expand on Sept. 1.

Francisco Liriano goes for his fourth straight win today. The Twins are averaging 7.14 runs in Liriano’s starts - and are averaging seven runs a game during this homestand.

And the Twins are batting .390 with RISP during this homestand.

1:14 Update: As you have noticed, Young is back in the lineup. He ran on a treadmil before the game and said he was good to go.

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Lineup

Athletics (57-68): 1. Mark Ellis, 2B. 2. Kurt Suzuki, C. 3. Emil Brown, LF. 4. Frank Thomas, DH. 5. Jack Cust, RF. 6. Bobby Crosby, SS. 7. Rajai Davis, CF. 8. Daric Barton, 1B. 9. Cliff Pennington, 3B. Pitching: Dallas Braden.

Twins (71-54): 1. Denard Span, RF. 2. Nick Punto, 2B. 3. Mike Redmond, C. 4. Justin Morneau, 1B. 5. Delmon Young, LF. 6. Randy Ruiz, DH. 7. Brian Buscher, 3B. 8. Brendan Harris, SS. 9. Carlos Gomez, CF. Pitching: Francisco Liriano.

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