Colabello, who had a strong performance for Italy during the World Baseball Classic, was hitting .358/.417/.659 with 12 home runs, 39 RBI and a 1.076 OPS through 46 games this season in Triple-A. The 29-year-old played seven seasons in the Canadian-American Association, so he makes for a tremendous story.
Twins call up Chris Colabello from Triple-A
Chris Colabello | MIN
(May 22, 2013 9:06 AM EDT)
Twins purchased the contract of 1B/3B Chris Colabello from Triple-A Rochester.
Trevor Plouffe placed on 7-day concussion DL
Trevor Plouffe | MIN
(May 22, 2013 8:59 AM EDT)
Twins placed 3B Trevor Plouffe on the 7-day disabled list with a concussion.
Plouffe took a knee to the head Tuesday night when he tried to break up a double play with a slide at second base. He'll need to be cleared by MLB doctors before returning to action. The Twins have called up Chris Colabello to take his spot on the active roster.
Rafael Betancourt (groin) to undergo MRI
Rafael Betancourt | COL
(May 22, 2013 8:41 AM EDT)
Rafael Betancourt (groin) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday.
Betancourt left Tuesday's game with a tight right groin, an issue which has lingering since late April. He's hoping to avoid the disabled list, but the Rockies may decide that a couple of weeks of rest is the best course of action. Rex Brothers is the likely favorite for saves if Betancourt needs to miss time, but Wilton Lopez could also figure in.
Source:
Rockies.mlb.com
Trevor Plouffe tested for concussion
Trevor Plouffe | MIN
(May 22, 2013 8:34 AM EDT)
Trevor Plouffe was tested for concussion symptoms after he took a knee to the head Tuesday on a slide into second base.
"He got hit pretty hard," said Twins manager Ron Gardenhire. "They're doing the testing on him right now. He took a knee right to the head. We'll know more later." The Twins should provide an update on his status Wednesday.
Source:
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Guerrier strikes out two in loss to Rox
Matt Guerrier | LA
(May 22, 2013 5:27 AM EDT)
Matt Guerrier struck out a pair over two scoreless innings of relief Tuesday against the Rockies.
He entered the contest with just four punch outs, so last night's performance qualifies as an outburst. Guerrier used to be a holds machine for the Twins, but he's posted just 19 over the past three seasons for the Dodgers, four less than he had in his last year in Minnesota. An elbow injury cost the veteran most of last season. He owns a 3.45 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and ugly 6/6 K/BB rate over 18 appearances.
Belisle hurls scoreless inning of relief
Matt Belisle | COL
(May 22, 2013 5:18 AM EDT)
Matt Belisle tossed a scoreless inning of relief in Tuesday's victory over Arizona.
The veteran has notched a 3.86 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 21/7 K/BB rate in 21 games. He's also sixth in the National League with eight holds.
OF Paul reaching base in 40% of opportunities
Xavier Paul | CIN
(May 22, 2013 5:14 AM EDT)
Xavier Paul has hit whenever he's been called upon by the Reds, slashing .270/.400/.405 over 90 plate appearances.
Since he was called up by the Reds last July, Paul has hit as well as any reserve outfielder, batting .294/.389/.438 with four homers and 20 RBI in 160 at-bats. Paul has cost Cincy four runs below replacement defensively in limited opportunities this year, so he'll have to keep his lumber warm to steal at-bats.
RP Fien punches out two in scoreless inning
Casey Fien | MIN
(May 22, 2013 5:08 AM EDT)
Casey Fien struck out two in a perfect inning of relief Tuesday against the Braves.
The 28-year-old right-hander has a 4.19 ERA over 11 appearances. After getting pounded in limited run for the Tigers between 2009-2010, Fien has rejuvenated his career up north, posting a stingy 2.87 ERA and 1.01 WHIP over 56 games since the Twins called him up on the Fourth of July, 2012.
RP Howell proving a valuable addition to LA
J.P. Howell | LA
(May 22, 2013 4:59 AM EDT)
J.P. Howell's first season in Los Angeles is off to a strong start, as the left-hander has a 2.89 ERA through 19 appearances for the Dodgers.
Coming off a stellar 2012 campaign, having posted a 3.04 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 42/22 K/BB ratio in 55 appearances for the Rays, Howell inked a one-year, $2.85 million contract with the Dodgers. Howell is allowing a few more base runners this season (1.34 WHIP compared to 1.21 in 2012), but his strikeout rate is slightly up and, more importantly, he hasn't surrendered a home run yet.
Former top prospect at home in Boston's 'pen
Andrew Miller | BOS
(May 22, 2013 4:45 AM EDT)
Andrew Miller is proving his 2012 breakout was no fluke, posting a 3.86 ERA and 24/8 K/BB rate over 20 appearances.
The sixth overall pick in 2006 has successfully saved his career in Boston's bullpen. Miller went 21-29 with a 5.79 ERA between 2006-2011, mostly as a starter for the Tigers, Marlins and Red Sox. He hasn't started a game in the last two seasons and has rewarded Boston with a 3.48 ERA over 73 appearances. Miller's current strikeout rate is by far the best of his career.