BOSTON, MA – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned right-handed pitcher Taj Bradley from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 15-day Injured List.
Bradley, who was placed on the Injured List on May 9 with right pectoralis muscle inflammation, made one start on rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on May 17 against Columbus, allowing one run on two hits in 1.2 innings pitched, with two walks and three strikeouts. Prior to being placed on the IL, Bradley made eight starts for the Twins, going 4-1 with a 2.87 ERA (47.0 IP, 15 ER), 17 walks, 52 strikeouts, a 1.19 WHIP, a .219 opponent batting average and five quality starts. Bradley is scheduled to make the start this afternoon against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.
To make room for Bradley on the 26-man roster, the Twins have designated right-handed pitcher Luis García for release or assignment. García appeared in nine games for Minnesota, going 0-1 with a 10.38 ERA (8.2 IP, 10 ER), two home runs allowed, four walks and two strikeouts.