Twins to return Plouffe from rehab and reinstate from disabled list

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - The Minnesota Twins announced tonight that they will return infielder Trevor Plouffe from his rehab assignment and reinstate him from the 15-day disabled list, prior to tomorrow night's game in Houston. He has missed the Twins last 14 games with a right intercostal strain. He played two games for Single-A Ft. Myers on his rehab assignment.
To make room for Plouffe on the 25-man roster, the Twins have optioned infielder Jorge Polancoto Triple-A Rochester.