Twins' Alan Roden: Scratched Friday

Roden was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers for undisclosed reasons.

Roden was slated to bat seventh and play left field for Friday's series opener, but he's no longer part of the starting nine. Kody Clemens will slide from first base to left field while Edouard Julien steps into the lineup. Keep an eye out for an update on Roden's status.