15 Glen Perkins, RP

Twins reliever Glen Perkins returned to action Wednesday for the first time since saving his eighth game of the season on May 9 at Boston. Perkins, who had been out with a side injury, pitched an inning during a loss to the White Sox. 

Perkins gave up a hit and struck out a batter in a scoreless ninth inning. He threw 16 pitches and 14 went for strikes. His ERA is 3.29. Perkins is returning to the closer role for Minnesota and has gone 8 for 8 in save situations this season. 

Twins closer Glen Perkins will return from a side injury Wednesday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Perkins hasn't pitched since May 9 because of the injury. Manager Ron Gardenhire said Perkins will likely get an inning regardless of the score due to the layoff.

Twins reliever Glen Perkins has been cleared to return to the bullpen after missing two games with left side soreness, MLB.com reports.

Perkins, a lefty, was first bothered by the issue Thursday night against Boston. Expect him to return to the closer's role, where he has eight saves in as many chances.

Twins pitcher Glen Perkins played catch prior to Saturday's game against the Orioles, but was unavailable for the second consecutive night due to lingering soreness in his left side, MLB.com reports. Perkins, who has eight saves this season, said he first experienced the discomfort while pitching Thursday against Boston.

"He doesn't want to sit around and not throw for a few days, but he's not available," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. Perkins is considered day to day.

Twins closer Glen Perkins is unavailable Friday night due to soreness on his left side, MLB.com reports. He has a 3.55 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 20 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings this season while recording eight saves.

Jared Burton seems likely to handle a save chance should one arise.