Royce Lewis is making progress in his rehabilitation games with the St. Paul Saints and is advised to not steal bases to avoid injury. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli wants him to gradually increase his readiness to play every day.

Twins reliever Cole Sands had a close call with a line drive but was in a good mood after pitching two perfect innings, following a rough stretch of allowing runs. Lefthander Kody Funderburk was optioned to Class AAA St. Paul after Sunday's loss to Texas.