Baker returning Wednesday; Who will go?

By: Kris Richardson

Published: Apr 12, 2009 10:19 AM

The Twins have said that Scott Baker will be activated in time to start Wednesday's home game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Obviously R.A. Dickey will be knocked out of his spot in the rotation, but that doesn't necessarily mean he'll be sent packing.

My prediction is that Brian Duensing will be sent down to Rochester, simply because he's the only guy that can be demoted without risk of losing him. Unfortunately, that move would leave Craig Breslow is the only left-handed option out of the bullpen.

Topics: Scott Baker, Toronto Blue Jays, R.A. Dickey, Brian Duensing, Rochester

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