Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have reinstated right-handed pitcher Homer Bailey from the 45-day Injured List. Bailey is scheduled to start tonight’s game against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field.

The 34-year-old missed 51 games with right biceps tendinitis, and made just one start, his first as a Twin after signing as a free agent in the offseason, before going on the Injured List. He earned the win in the Twins’ home opener on July 28 vs. St. Louis, after working 5.0 innings and allowing two runs on four hits, with two walks and four strikeouts. Bailey was originally placed on the 10-day Injured List on August 2 (retroactive to July 29) and was transferred to the 45-day Injured List on August 22.

To make room for Bailey on the 28-man roster, the Twins have optioned right-handed pitcher Sean Poppen to the alternate training site in St. Paul. Poppen has posted a 4.70 ERA (7.2 IP, 4 ER) and 10 strikeouts in six appearances across five stints with the Twins this season. His most recent recall occurred on September 18, though his last outing was on September 8 at St. Louis.