MINNEAPOLIS -- With Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco set to come off the restricted list in the coming days, Minnesota has set a date for him to make his first Minor League start.
On Sunday, Polanco will start at designated hitter for the Class A Advanced Fort Myers Miracle, Minnesota manager Paul Molitor said. The club then intends for Polanco to face Ervin Santana in a live batting practice session and then play a game at shortstop on Tuesday.
Polanco was suspended 80 games on March 18 for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.