OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Minnesota second baseman Orlando Hudson is likely headed for the disabled list with his surgically repaired left wrist healing slowly following a collision with Twins teammate Denard Span.
Manager Ron Gardenhire and GM Bill Smith were still working to finalize their plan, but told Hudson of the impending move before Sunday’s series finale against the Oakland Athletics. They must make roster room for Michael Cuddyer’s return from the bereavement list Tuesday.
The four-time Gold Glover sprinted out and Span charged in from deep in the outfield on a ninth-inning popup by Texas’ Vladimir Guerrero last Sunday with two on and two outs and Minnesota leading 6-3. Hudson’s left arm hit Span’s midsection.
Shortstop J.J. Hardy also could go on the DL as soon as Tuesday. He, too, has an injured left wrist.
