FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -Twins right-hander Scott Baker has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with shoulder stiffness and will miss at least his first two scheduled starts, including opening day.
Left-hander Francisco Liriano will take the mound for Minnesota on Monday against Seattle. The move with Baker was made retroactively to last Saturday, making him eligible to return April 12.
The Twins also put right-hander Boof Bonser and catcher Joe Mauer on the DL Thursday.
Bonser had shoulder surgery and is expected to miss the season. Mauer is recovering from inflammation in his lower back, which will keep him out for at least the next few weeks.
The Twins will need another starter with Baker out. Candidates include R.A. Dickey, Brian Duensing and Phil Humber.
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