Kevin Slowey

The Twins have reportedly traded starting pitcher Kevin Slowey to the Colorado Rockies for a player to be named later. The Twins had been interested in backup outfielder Seth Smith with the Rockies but it's unclear whether he'd be involved in the deal. Slowey was 0-8 in 8 starts in 2011 but 29-39 with a 4.66 ERA in his career.

The Twins lost 3-0 at Chicago against the White Sox Monday night to begin a 3-game series. Mark Buehrle threw 7 2/3 innings with 4 hits and no runs allowed to get the win. Kevin Slowey allowed 6 hits and 2 earned runs in 7 innings to take the loss for the Twins, he's 0-3.

The Baltimore Orioles beat the Twins 6-1 Wednesday night. The Twins have lost 4 straight games and are 55-74. Justin Morneau doubled in the lone Twins' run and Jason Kubel was 1-4 with a run scored. Minnesota managed just 6 hits. Kevin Slowey threw 4 2/3 innings with 7 hits and 5 earned runs allowed to take the loss and drop to 0-2. Jeremy Guthrie threw 7 innings with 1 earned run allowed to get the win.

The Twins have placed righthanded starting pitcher Scott Baker on the 15-day disabled list with a right flexor injury in his right elbow. Baker was placed on the DL with a right elbow injury before the All Star break. He is 8-6 with a 3.21 ERA this season. The Twins are calling up righthander Kevin Slowey to take Baker's spot in the rotation.

Twins' lefthander Francisco Liriano may need a solid start tonight when the Twins play at Chicago to maintain his spot in the starting rotation. Kevin Slowey threw 5 2/3 innings of shutout baseball in a minor league rehab start Monday night. He could return as a starter or reliever this week.

Scott Baker was named the Twins fifth starter. Now let's hope they do the right thing with Kevin Slowey.

The Twins blanked the Florida Marlins 9-0 Monday afternoon in Fort Myers, Florida. Kevin Slowey threw 4 shutout innings and Danny Valencia and Luke Hughes each had homeruns and drove in 2 runs. Jason Kubel went 2-3 with 1 RBI and Ben Revere went 1-5 with 2 RBIs.