MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins left-hander Brian Duensing said he remains hopeful he'll be ready to be activated from the 15-day disabled list as soon as he's eligible on Saturday against the White Sox.
Duensing, on the DL with a right intercostal strain, threw a bullpen session of 30 pitches with no issues on Monday and participated in pitcher's fielding practice before Tuesday's game. He'll face hitters in a 30-pitch simulated game on Thursday, and if all goes to plan, he could return on Saturday without a rehab assignment.
"As long as everything goes well the next couple days, I don't think I will," Duensing said about going on a rehab assignment.