Plouffe making fielding progress in rehab games

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ST. PETERSBURG — The Twins will continue to be patient with Trevor Plouffe, even as he prepares to play nine full innings at third base Friday.

Manager Paul Molitor is encouraged by the corner infielder’s progress, but he confirmed before Friday’s series opener against the Rays at Tropicana Field that Plouffe won’t rejoin the team until it leaves St. Petersburg. Minnesota won’t have the righty back until at least Monday.

“Probably not the way he would like it,” Molitor said, “but we’re not thinking about anything until Monday as far as back on the 25-man.”

Plouffe made his third consecutive appearance with Triple-A Rochester on …

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