Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced tonight that they have placed righthanded pitcher Kevin Slowey on the 15-day disabled list with strained right wrist. In 16 starts this season, Slowey is 10-3 with a 4.86 ERA.
To replace Slowey on the 25-man roster, the Twins will recall right-handed pitcher Anthony Swarzak from Triple-A Rochester prior to Saturday’s game vs. Detroit. Swarzak, who made his Major League debut
with 7.0 scoreless innings vs. Milwaukee May 23, had posted a 2-2 record with a 3.90 ERA in five starts with the Twins before being optioned on June 13. The 23-year old was recently named to the International League All-Star Team after posting a 4-4 record with a 2.34 ERA in 10 starts at Rochester.
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