--LHP Francisco Liriano went 0-4 in April, but that's nothing new. The left-hander is 1-7 during his career in April but 19-6 in the other months. Maybe he should just skip the season's first month. "I wish," he said with a smile.
--RHP Jesse Crain felt no soreness in his pitching shoulder after throwing a bullpen session Sunday, and the relief pitcher was activated from the disabled list after Sunday's game. Crain was sidelined after pitching five times in seven days in mid-April but has felt no pain in his last several bullpen sessions. His addition restores the Twins' bullpen to seven members. BY THE NUMBERS: 2 -- Walks issued by RHP Kevin Slowey in his first five starts, a span of 31 1/3 innings that includes 23 strikeouts.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "They found a Bud Light in there." -- C Mike Redmond, after having an MRI taken of his sore right shoulder.
