MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -Struggling second baseman Alexi Casilla has been sent to the minors by the Minnesota Twins.
Infielder Matt Tolbert was recalled from the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings to take his place before Wednesday’s game at Baltimore. Casilla blossomed into a regular last season, batting second and providing a productive presence at the position with a .281 average, 58 runs, seven homers and 50 RBIs in 385 at-bats.
But he’s been unable to get going this year, hitting .167 with one double, one triple and four RBIs in 84 at-bats. Manager Ron Gardenhire has also been disappointed that Casilla’s slump has affected his concentration in the field. He made a costly error in games both Saturday and Tuesday.
Tolbert was the last cut in spring training.
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