Milone, May rejoin Twins’ bullpen from DL

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins activated relievers Tommy Milone and Trevor May from the 15-day disabled list before Friday’s game against the Indians.

Milone, out since Aug. 12 with left biceps tendinitis, and May, out since Aug. 7 with a lower back strain, both threw two-inning simulated games on Tuesday without any issues. They were each cleared to return to action on Friday, giving the Twins a 13-man bullpen.

“It seems like a big number,” Twins manager Paul Molitor said with a laugh. “If we have to run into pitching [infielder Eduardo] Escobar now, we’re really in trouble.”

Milone, who is 3-4 with a 5.68 ERA in 65 innings this year, said his command wasn’t where he wanted it to be in his simulated game but that he expects it to get better the more he throws off the mound. He missed 24 games with the injury and said he’s excited to get back.

“It’s unfortunate but it’s obviously good to be healthy again, especially down the home stretch of the season,” Milone said. “Being healthy going into the offseason is very important.”

May, has posted a 4.89 ERA with 59 strikeouts in 42 1/3 innings, …

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