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Reliever O'Rourke recalled from Triple-A

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins officially recalled lefty reliever Ryan O'Rourke from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday after placing fellow lefty reliever Fernando Abad on the bereavement list.

Abad, who has tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings early this season, also missed Friday's game, as he left to attend his grandmother's funeral this weekend. He's expected to return in time for Monday's game against the Brewers.

O'Rourke pitched one inning in two appearances at Triple-A Rochester this season, allowing one run on three hits. He appeared in Rochester's game on Friday but threw one pitch.

He made 28 appearances with the Twins last year, posting a 6.