NEW YORK -- With Twins pitchers struggling during their six-game losing streak and the club looking to add relief help from the Minors, Minnesota designated Rule 5 Draft pick Tyler Kinley for assignment after its loss to the Yankees on Wednesday night.
Right-hander Aaron Slegers was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Thursday morning. Slegers was due to start for Rochester on Friday, so he gives the Twins a fresh option in long relief.
"He's gotten off to a decent start and he was the most logical guy because he was the most rested starter down there," Twins manager Paul Molitor said.