Minnesota Twins Option Francisco Liriano to Single-A Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, 03/28/2008 -- The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have optioned left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano to Single-A Ft. Myers. Liriano is scheduled to start for the Miracle on Thursday night at Hammond Stadium. In five starts for the Minnesota Twins this spring, Liriano was 2-2, 4.02 ERA (15.2 ip, 7 er), allowing 14 hits with nine walks and 15 strikeouts.

The Minnesota Twins now have 27 (two non-roster) players in camp: 12 pitchers, three catchers (one non-roster), six infielders, six outfielders (one non-roster). Catcher Eli Whiteside and outfielder Jon Knott will be reassigned to minor league camp following tomorrow's game in Bradenton vs. the Pirates.

Source: MLB

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