Twins place INF Jose Miranda (back) on injured list

Field Level Media|published: Sat 28th September, 13:07 2024

MLB: Minnesota Twins at Kansas City Royals

Sep 8, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Jose Miranda (64) runs to third base during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

The Minnesota Twins placed infielder Jose Miranda on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a low back strain.

With two games left in their season, the Twins also recalled right-hander Diego Castillo and utility player Michael Helman and optioned left-hander Kody Funderburk.

Miranda, 26, batted a career-best .284 with nine homers and 49 RBIs in 121 games this season.

Castillo, 30, has no decisions and a 2.25 ERA in six relief appearances this season for Minnesota.

Helman, 28, made his MLB debut on Sept. 3 and is 3-for-8 with two doubles and two runs in seven games.

Funderburk, 27, posted a 1-0 record with one save and a 6.49 ERA in 27 relief appearances this season.

--Field Level Media

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