Alexi Casilla, out since July 29th, could be back in the lineup sooner than first expected.
"He said it looks good," Gardenhire said. "He seems to think he'll be able to start activity next week and go from there. He'll be in a splint for another week and start working out with us and start taking batting practice next week. Right now, everything is good."
UPDATE: It looks like Cuddyer will be out for at least 4-6 weeks, and possibly the rest of the season.
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A line drive fractured Michael Cuddyer's second metatarsal in his left foot last night while playing with AAA Rochester. No word yet on what this means for his return to the lineup, which was expected on Monday. In four games with the Red Wings, Cuddyer went three for ten, with two doubles, three walks and three strikeouts
Alexi Castilla was placed on the 15-day DL today with a torn tendon in his right thumb. Adam Everett has been recalled to take his place on the roster, although thankfully, it looks like his lineup spot will be taken by Nick Punto.
Carlos Gomez left the game tonight in the first inning with an injured back, he was replaced in the lineup by Jason Kubel. He got hurt when he made a leaping catch of a fly ball hit by Ben Francisco and crashed into the outfield wall.
UPDATE: Gomez had an MRI done that was negative. No word yet on how long he'll be out.
