Contreras was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
It will be Contreras' third time in the majors this season, and he appeared in three games between those two stints. The 27-year-old will serve as outfield depth with Trevor Larnach (abdomen) heading to the injured list.
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Twins' Mark Contreras: Sent down Monday
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Contreras was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.
The 27-year-old joined the Twins for their weekend series in Toronto while Max Kepler was on the restricted list. Contreras went 0-for-4 with an RBI and three strikeouts during his most recent stint with the big-league club but will head back to the minors after Kepler was activated Monday.
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Twins' Mark Contreras: Back in majors
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Contreras was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.
He is up to provide outfield depth during this weekend's series in Toronto, as Max Kepler is on the restricted list. Contreras is hitting .271/.354/.443 with two home runs and a 30.4 K% in his last 70 at-bats at Triple-A.
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Twins' Mark Contreras: Reports back to minors
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The Twins optioned Contreras to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.
Though Minnesota hasn't announced a corresponding transaction, Contreras' demotion to the minors likely foreshadows Kyle Garlick's (calf) return from the 10-day injured list. After receiving his first career call-up Tuesday, Contreras saw action in two games, going 0-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI across three plate appearances.
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Twins' Mark Contreras: Earns first call-up
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Contreras' contract was selected by the Twins on Saturday.
Contreras, a 27-year-old outfielder, has yet to make his major-league debut. He's hit .239/.350/.489 in 26 games for Triple-A St. Paul this season, adding five homers and five steals. He'll likely fill a bench role for now.
