Headrick optioned to Triple-A St. Paul
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned right-handed pitcher Josh Winder from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 15-day Injured List.
Winder, who has missed the club’s first 25 games of the season with a right shoulder strain, made five appearances on rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul (2 games) and Low-A Fort Myers (3 games), combining to go 1-1 with a 4.00 ERA (9.0 IP, 4 ER), four walks and 11 strikeouts. The 26-year-old made 15 appearances (11 starts) for the Twins last season, going 4-6 with a 4.70 ERA (67.0 IP, 35 ER), 18 walks and 47 strikeouts.
To make room for Winder on the 26-man roster, the Twins have optioned left-handed pitcher Brent Headrick to Triple-A St. Paul. Headrick, who made his major league debut on April 19 at Boston, appeared in three games for the Twins, posting a 3.24 ERA (8.1 IP, 3 ER) with one save, four walks and 12 strikeouts.
