KANSAS CITY -- Twins reliever Brian Duensing, who is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right intercostal, started his throwing program on Wednesday at Target Field.
Duensing, on the DL since Friday, played catch without any issues. He'll continue playing catch and then will move onto long toss before ultimately getting back on a mound. He's eligible to come off the DL on May 2, but there's no timetable for his return until he throws his first bullpen session.
"Duensing played catch and everything went fine," assistant general manager Rob Antony said.
• Right-hander Ricky Nolasco, who is on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation, is also still on track to make a rehab start with Class A Cedar Rapids on Saturday, Antony said.