Jose Miranda is in good form starting at third base for the Twins while expecting Royce Lewis to return. Miranda hit a two-run homer in a recent win. He worked with hitting coach David Popkins in the offseason to improve his approach.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli treasures a voicemail from the late Bill Walton. The team played shorthanded after sending Kody Funderburk to AAA and waiting for Diego Castillo to join them. Prospect Brooks Lee and pitcher Josh Winder had updates to their assignments.