Kansas City, MO (My Sportsbook) - Minnesota Twins pitcher Rick Reed was activated off the 15-day disabled list Wednesday after missing more than two weeks with a lower back sprain. Reed had been on the disabled list since June 4 and on Wednesday made his first start since May 31. He was roughed up for seven runs -- six earned -- on nine hits in just 3 2/3 innings of an 8-6 loss to Kansas City. The righthander fell to 3-7 with a 4.97 earned run average in 11 starts this season. Johan Santana had taken Reed's spot in the rotation and the Minnesota bullpen then struggled, particularly recently. Including Wednesday's setback, the Twins have allowed 52 runs in their last five games -- all losses. Minnesota opened a roster spot by sending righthander Tony Fiore to Triple-A Rochester. Fiore was 1-1 with a 5.50 ERA. |
