The Minnesota Twins are just 4 and 10 over their last fourteen games, and coming off being swept by the Phillies. I look for today to be an isolated regroup spot, as Atlanta has lost three straight game oneтАЩs in a series. Martin Perez has not given up a run in three starts this month, but all were divisional opponents. Look for the Twins to get to Perez enough to cash as a home underdog.
Buxton will undergo season-ending arthroscopic surgery on his right hip Sept. 18, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
Larnach is absent from Friday's starting lineup against the Guardians.
Atlanta placed Thomas on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left intercostal strain.
Atlanta recalled Keirsey from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
The Twins optioned Gonzalez to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday.
The Twins reinstated Martin (hamstring) from the injured list Thursday.
Iglesias earned the save Thursday against the Rays, allowing one run on one hit and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said Thursday that Thomas (side) will be placed on the 10-day injured list, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Perez took a no-decision Thursday against Tampa Bay, allowing four hits and two walks in seven scoreless innings. He struck out four.
Thomas was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rays due to left side tightness, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
