Chris Parmelee went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles as the Twins beat the Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday.

Considering that Parmelee needs all of the help he can get in right field, it's rather surprising that six of his 16 starts in the field this spring have come at first base. It makes us wonder if he'll start there more often than anticipated this year, with Ryan Doumit perhaps spending more time on the bench.

Chris Parmelee homered and walked twice in three plate appearances Thursday against the Red Sox.

The homer accounted for the Twins' lone run off Ryan Dempster. Parmelee started at first base today, but he's penciled in as the Twins' primary first fielder this year. He could move to first later on if Justin Morneau gets hurt or traded.

Chris Parmelee (groin) returned to the Twins' Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday.

Parmelee hasn't played in nine days due to groin tightness, but the Twins were mostly playing things safe. He's playing right field in his first game back as opposed to being eased in as a DH, so that's a good sign that the issue is behind him.

Chris Parmelee (groin) was unable to take batting practice Friday as originally hoped.

Parmelee is still feeling some lingering tightness in his groin and will be re-evaluated Sunday. He might not return to action until the middle of the week. "It's not too serious," he said, "and I don't want it to become serious."

Chris Parmelee reported improvement with his groin Friday and hopes to return to the lineup in a day or two.

Parmelee, who was a late scratch from Thursday's Grapefruit League lineup, will try to go through a complete non-game workout. He projects as the Twins' starter in right field this year.

Chris Parmelee was a late scratch from Thursday's Grapefruit League lineup due to a groin injury.

Eduardo Escobar will take his place as the designated hitter. The Twins are calling Parmelee's absence precautionary, so consider him day-to-day for now.

Chris Parmelee reached all three times he was up Monday, going 2-for-2 with a walk.

He was off to a 3-for-15 start before raising his average to .292 today. Parmelee projects as the Twins' starter in right field this year. He won't be an asset defensively out there, but he could hit .260 with 15-20 homers if he gets 550 at-bats.

Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Chris Parmelee is the frontrunner to start in right field in 2013.

Ben Revere will slide over to center field following the trade of Denard Span. Parmelee batted just .229/.290/.380 with five homers in 64 games for the Twins in 2012, but he would have some AL-only league appeal if he wins a starting job.

Chris Parmelee delivered a pinch-hit two-run triple in his return to action Monday night against the Yankees.

Parmelee was away from the team over the weekend in order to be with his wife, who gave birth to the couple's first child. The 24-year-old is hitting .316 (18-for-57) with with three homers and 13 RBI in 17 games since returning from the minors last month.

Chris Parmelee returned to action on Monday September 24.

Chris Parmelee has left the Twins to be with his wife as she gives birth to their first child.

The out-of-contention Twins are letting Parmelee stay with his family through the weekend, as he's not expected to rejoin the club until Monday. Parmelee is batting .314/.345/.549 with three homers in 15 games since rejoining the Twins late last month.

Chris Parmelee returned to action on Saturday September 15.

Chris Parmelee (groin) is out of the Twins' lineup again Friday.

Parmelee had a pinch-hit single Thursday against the Royals, but hasn't started a game since Sunday due to right groin strain. It's not clear when he'll be ready to return.

Chris Parmelee returned to action on Thursday September 13.

Chris Parmelee (groin) had a pinch-hit single in Thursday's win over the Royals.

Parmelee hasn't started for four games due to a right groin strain. He was removed for a pinch-runner following Thursday's single, and it's not clear when he'll be ready to start again.

Chris Parmelee was scratched from Monday's lineup with right groin soreness.

He's considered day-to-day. Matt Carson will start in his place in right field Monday against the Indians.

Chris Parmelee was scratched from Monday's lineup.

No word yet on the reason for the change. Matt Carson will start in his place in right field.

Chris Parmelee homered for a second consecutive game in a losing effort against the Royals on Sunday.

He finished the afternoon 2-for-4. His solo blast off Luis Mendoza in the second inning gave the Twins an early 2-0 lead, but they were unable to hold on. Parmelee is now hitting .227 with four homers and 10 RBI in 128 at-bats on the season, and should get a long look in the Twins' outfield over the final month of the season.

Twins recalled 1B Chris Parmelee from Triple-A Rochester.

Jeff Gray was optioned to Rochester in a corresponding roster move. Parmelee is hitting .204 with two home runs and a .607 OPS in 40 games with the Twins this year.

Chris Parmelee had a nice night in Saturday's loss to the Royals, going 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI.

The 24-year-old first baseman and popular preseason sleeper has been a tremendous disappointment this year. He's only up for a brief three-game audition while Justin Morneau is out, but has a chance to improve on his horrifying .206 average and to get back in the good graces of Twins management.