MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins placed utility man Eduardo Nunez on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain after Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the A's, and purchased infielder Doug Bernier's contract from Triple-A Rochester.
The move was unexpected, as Nunez's injury wasn't disclosed until Tuesday night. He last played on Wednesday, when he served as a pinch-runner, so the move is retroactive to Thursday. He's played in just eight games this year, hitting .409/.458/.591 with four doubles and two RBIs.
Bernier, 34, was added to the 40-man roster, as the Twins had an open spot stemming from right-hander Ervin Santana's 80-game suspension.