MLB: Twins Slowey placed on DL after bad start

The Denver Post and wire services MINNESOTA — Twins right-hander Kevin Slowey was placed on the 15-day disabled list late Friday with a strained wrist following his start against the Detroit Tigers. Slowey, who was trying to become the majors' first 11-game winner, gave up a season-worst six runs on five hits in three innings in Minnesota's 11-9 loss in 16 innings on Friday night. Slowey (10-3) will be replaced in the rotation by Anthony Swarzak, who was called up from Triple-A Rochester. Footnotes. Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez had a double in three plate appearances for Single-A Peoria in his first rehabilitation game since going on the disabled list May 9 with a dislocated left shoulder. • Mets left-hander Oliver Perez gave up five hits and four walks while striking out four for the Buffalo Bisons. He threw 92 pitches,... [read full story]                    

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