1B Trevor Plouffe doubled in the second inning and added a RBI double in the third. It was his first multi-extra-base hit game since June 8 against Miami.

3B Trevor Plouffe was 3-for-5 and is now hitting .371 (13-for-35) in eight interleague games. Plouffe was 6-for-10 in the two-game series against the Braves with two doubles and four RBIs.

3B Trevor Plouffe was out of the starting lineup for a second consecutive day on Sunday. Plouffe returned from the disabled list last week after missing a month with a fractured rib.

3B Trevor Plouffe was out of the starting lineup for a second consecutive day on Sunday. Plouffe returned from the disabled list last week after missing a month with a fractured rib.

3B Trevor Plouffe was activated off the 15-day disabled list. Plouffe missed a month of action because of a fractured rib. He hit .316 with a homer and two RBIs in five rehabilitation games with Triple-A Rochester before being activated following the win in Tampa on Sunday.

3B Trevor Plouffe was activated off the 15-day disabled list. Plouffe missed a month of action because of a fractured rib. He hit .316 with a homer and two RBIs in five rehabilitation games with Triple-A Rochester before being activated following the win at Tampa Bay on Sunday.

INF Trevor Plouffe will be activated off the disabled list before Monday's game, returning after missing a month with a fractured rib. Plouffe had seven home runs and 27 RBIs before the injury, hitting .252. There had been talk that Miguel Sano might go down, but he'll likely DH now with a hot bat.

INF Trevor Plouffe, who is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester, is expected to be activated off the disabled list on Monday. He has been on the disabled list since July 4 with a cracked rib.

3B Trevor Plouffe began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, and he went 2-for-4. Plouffe has been on the disabled list since July 4 with a cracked rib. He is scheduled to play five to six games at Rochester, and he could be activated by the Twins on Monday.

3B Trevor Plouffe did not suffer a setback during batting practice Thursday and will head out on a rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Rochester. Plouffe has been on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured rib.

3B Trevor Plouffe (rib) will head out on a rehab assignment on Monday with Triple-A Rochester.

3B Trevor Plouffe took flips in the batting cage before the game and had his live batting practice session moved up to Friday. On the disabled list since July 4 with a fractured rib, Plouffe could head out on a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend.

3B Trevor Plouffe took flips in the batting cage before the game and had his live batting practice session moved up to Friday. On the disabled list since July 4 with a fractured rib, Plouffe could head out on a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend.

3B Trevor Plouffe could begin a rehabilitation assignment within the next week. Plouffe, who has been on the disabled list since July 4 with a fractured rib, said he hopes to head out by this weekend. He is hitting .252 with seven homers and 27 RBIs in 58 games this season.

INF Trevor Plouffe (left rib fracture) is throwing from 90 feet and doing some light running back at Target Field, Mike Bernardino of the Pioneer Press reported Friday. Plouffe is slowly building up to hitting off a tee. Plouffe, hitting .252/.283/.399 with seven homers and 27 RBIs in 58 games, landed on the 15-day disabled list July 4 and last played June 1.

3B Trevor Plouffe is expected to rest his fractured rib another week or two before returning to baseball activities. Plouffe, who has been on the 15-day disabled list since July 4, could need a rehab assignment before returning to the major league roster.

3B Trevor Plouffe is expected to rest his fractured rib another week or two before returning to baseball activities. Plouffe, who has been on the 15-day disabled list since July 4, could need a rehab assignment before returning to the major league roster.

3B Trevor Plouffe is on the disabled list with a fractured left rib and is not expected to return until August. Plouffe hit a two-run home run with the injury that he sustained while getting hit by a pitch. Plouffe has also missed a few games with a groin injury and was on the DL in April with discomfort in his rib cage. He is batting .252 with seven home runs and 27 RBIs and remains one of the veteran leaders on the Twins. Miguel Sano will continue to get chances at third base and it's possible when Plouffe returns, he could spend more time at first base to keep Sano at third.

3B Trevor Plouffe was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a cracked rib. Plouffe, who is hitting .252 with seven homers and 27 RBIs this season, is expected to miss 3-4 weeks.

3B Trevor Plouffe was a late scratch from the starting lineup on Sunday because of sore ribs. Plouffe, who is hitting .252 with seven homers and 27 RBIs, is considered day to day.