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- Updated: May 7, 2016
CHICAGO — In case Friday’s bevy of roster moves didn’t make the atmosphere in the Twins’ clubhouse tense enough, manager Paul Molitor also had to go through the night knowing two of his bullpen arms were on waivers and likely on the move.
Those moves came Saturday. Right-hander Casey Fien was claimed by the Dodgers, while left-hander Tommy Milone cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester.
The bullpen reinforcements come in the form of left-hander Pat Dean and right-hander Brandon Kintzler, both promoted from Triple-A.
The Twins also moved shortstop Eduardo Escobar to the 15-day disabled list after he suffered a left groin strain in Friday’s 10-4 loss to the White Sox. His spot was filled by infielder Jorge Polanco, who will make his third Major League stint already this season. He is ranked as the Twins’ No. 5 prospect by MLBPipeline.com.
“There was an awkwardness about the day yesterday that was uncomfortable for me,” Molitor said. “You have relationships, at least you try to, with your players. And because of the circumstances, you’re a little bit limited on how you can address those things until there’s …
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