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- Updated: August 4, 2016
CLEVELAND — With third baseman Trevor Plouffe expected to return from the 15-day disabled list as early as Monday, Twins manager Paul Molitor said he hasn’t ruled out sending Miguel Sano to Triple-A Rochester.
Sano has been slumping recently, hitting .219/.265/.344 with one homer in his past 15 games entering Thursday, and he has also struggled defensively at third and made several baserunning gaffes, including another in Wednesday’s 13-5 win over the Indians.
And as Sano is trending the wrong way, rookie infielder Jorge Polanco has played well in limited action, while Kennys Vargas and Eddie Rosario have also been hot offensively since coming up from Rochester in early July.
“It’s something that’s looming,” Molitor said. “I wouldn’t say I’ve put off having to consider it. A lot of times, you gather information before that decision gets closer so things can become more clear. You guys can look at the roster and there’s limited people you can actually consider. Whether it clears itself up this weekend, I’m going to be open to doing the right thing.”
At issue is also how hard Sano has been working at getting better, as hitting coach …
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