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LeCroy

He, along with Joe Mauer could return to action around May 11th. Until then, Henry Blanco will continue to get most of the starts behind the plate despite batting .063 on the Twins’ current homestand.

Bobby Kielty remains limited to DH duties. That doesn’t necessarily mean LeCroy won’t DH today, but he might play first or catch.

LeCroy didn’t get into Saturday’s game and he’s out of the starting lineup again today.

Matthew LeCroy is expected to DH, which means if A.J. Pierzynski is injured during a game, the Twins will lose their DH. No. 3 catcher Rob Bowen has only played three games, however, so the Twins would probably not rely on him.

He is on target to return to the Twins’ roster on May 11th.

No official word from the Twins on his return. Lew Ford and/or Michael Cuddyer could lose at-bats upon his return.

Gardenhire didn’t say whether LeCroy would DH or catch. He is expected to see more time behind the plate, leaving Tom Prince withoug much of a role.

Consider LeCroy day-to-day. He’s only started six games this month.

LeCroy played in a doubleheader at Single-A Fort Myers yesterday and will travel today. He’s coming back from a strained right oblique. Unfortunately, LeCroy’s absence has cost him at-bats and a lot of value. Manager Ron Gardenhire said LeCroy won’t be used as a DH, and will share catching duties with Henry Blanco. Once Joe Mauer returns, LeCroy’s playing time stands to take even more of a hit.

The DH spot is occupied by Jacque Jones until further notice, so LeCroy’s ABs will mostly come at catcher. His value has taken a huge hit, but if he qualifies as a catcher (14 games played) in your league he’s worth leaving active since his .281 average and 10 homers are nice numbers at a weak position.