MINNEAPOLIS -- Miguel Sano was activated from the disabled list on Friday but will not start in the Minnesota Twins' series-opener against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field.
Sano had been sidelined for the last six weeks with a left shin injury.
Sano told Minnesota reporters that he hopes to be able to serve as designated hitter in the Twins' wild card game next week. He could be used as a pinch-hitter Friday night.
Tigers lineup
1. Ian Kinsler, 2B
2. Alex Presley, DH
3. Nicholas Castellanos, RF
4. Jeimer Candelario, 3B
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