- got rained out in Chicago and
- shuffled one marginal pitcher off the active roster to add another.
Incoming is Adam Wilk, a left-handed pitcher claimed off waivers from the Mets. He's 29 and has picked up 30 major league innings since 2011 with an ERA of 7.20.
Perhaps all we really need to know about him is this: The Mets are so decimated for starting pitchers that they claimed Tommy Milone on waivers three days ago -- the same Milone the Twins cut loose after last season. The Mets would rather pitch Milone than Wilk. (And for good reason.)
The Twins optioned out Drew Rucinski, gone after one relief outing in which he at least ate up a few innings. Neither Wilk nor Rucinski can play a significant role on a competent pitching staff. They're just filler.
The 40-man roster is full again. While I would rather it be filled with a pitcher of promise, it won't be difficult for the Twins to carve room for one when one is deemed ready for the test.
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