Baseball

Burnett (elbow) threw his first bullpen session Saturday. He has responded well to anti-inflammatories and could be available going into next week. Burnett has compiled a 2.92 ERA this season over 24 2/3 innings.

Pavano gave up two runs in the first inning and four more in the fifth before getting pulled. He struck out two and walked none in the loss and now holds a 5.46 ERA through 10 starts this year. The veteran right-hander has been bothered by a shoulder issue recently and isn't pitching particularly well, so he can be left inactive in most fantasy leagues.

Morneau now has five homers in 10 games since returning from the disabled list and nine in just 30 games this year. If the 30-year-old can stay healthy and productive, he could have some trade value this summer.

If Marquis isn't claimed within 48 hours he'll become a free agent. The 33-year-old was designated for assignment by the Twins earlier this week after posting a 8.47 ERA through his first seven starts. We fully expect him to pass through waivers and hit free agency.

He made just five appearances in the bullpen, but even a flawed Liriano represents a slight upgrade over Anthony Swarzak. Liriano has a 8.47 ERA and 30/26 K/BB ratio over 34 innings this season. He'll have to get his act together if he hopes to stick in the rotation this time around.

Blackburn will make two rehab appearances before rejoining the Twins, so he won't be activated when first eligible. Anthony Swarzak is expected to be optioned to the minors once he's able to return.

Swarzak is 0-4 this season with 5.75 ERA and has done nothing to prove he's capable of being anything more than an emergency starter. He'll almost certainly be moved to the bullpen when Nick Blackburn (quad) returns from the disabled list.