MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins left-hander Glen Perkins is nearing his long-awaited return to the Majors, as he's set to head to Double-A Chattanooga for three appearances and could be activated after that.
Perkins, who hasn't pitched with the Twins since April 11, 2016, after undergoing shoulder labrum surgery, has made five rehab appearances with the Gulf Coast League Twins and Class A Fort Myers. Perkins, a three-time All-Star, is in Minnesota for his annual charity race, Fifteen's 5K, and will head to Birmingham to join Chattanooga on Wednesday. He's set to pitch on Thursday, Saturday and Monday, and if all goes well, he'll be activated from the 60-day disabled list after his appearances.