Carlos Gomez is full of energy. He was fun to watch as a New York Met, and has impressed people with his tools in Minnesota (even though his splits are less than impressive at .268/.296/.399). But the man who's the one who's "under the gun" in Minnesota might miss some time on the disabled list with a bum wrist ... the same wrist that kept him out of action this weekend against Colorado.
"I'll find out today what he feels like throwing the ball," Gardenhire said. "He says he feels better today. But I'll get another center fielder if it's going to be two or three more days, probably." (...)But in 31 AB's in the majors this season, Span's splits are such: .258/.324/.258, so despite Span's minor league numbers, I doubt highly that Carlos Gomez will become the next Wally Pipp.
With Gomez still sidelined, Craig Monroe got the start in center once again. But Gardenhire hinted that the team likely will call up outfielder Denard Span from Triple-A Rochester should it look like Gomez's wrist injury might linger.
Span, 24, impressed the Twins' coaching staff during his first stint in the Majors in April, and he's been on a recent hot streak offensively for the Red Wings. Heading into Rochester's game on Sunday, Span was batting .457 over his last 10 games. He's hitting .378 with a .486 on-base percentage in 24 games with the Red Wings.
