RHP Ricky Nolasco lasted just five innings and gave up four runs on nine hits to Detroit on Wednesday but his outing wasn't as bad as it appeared on paper. A pair of the runs were unearned and a couple of the hits were bloops that should have been caught. He also hurt himself with an errant pickoff throw that led to a run. "Ricky didn't get what he deserved in terms of us backing him up," manager Paul Molitor said.

RHP Ricky Nolasco will make his eighth start of the season on Wednesday afternoon at Detroit. Most of Nolasco's outings have been no-decisions, as he's 1-1 with a 4.87 ERA. He took a no-decision in his first start against the Tigers this season on May 1, when he allowed five runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings. He is 2-1 with a 4.32 ERA in six career starts against Detroit. Nolasco is just 12-15 since he joined the Twins prior to the 2014 season.

RHP Ricky Nolasco started Friday's game and wasn't involved in the decision, but he gave up four runs on four hits and three walks in six innings. Nolasco has a 6.75 ERA over his last four starts, and he has allowed four or more earned runs in five of his last six starts.

RHP Ricky Nolasco (1-1) gave up seven runs, five of which were earned, in five innings Friday against the White Sox. Nolasco has allowed at least four runs in each of his past three starts. "It will be the last time I say it because nobody wants to hear it, but it's tough," Nolasco said. "We've just got to keep going forward, heads up high, and keep battling."

RHP Ricky Nolasco allowed five runs on eight hits and no walks over 5 2/3 innings pitched on Sunday but did not figure into the final decision. The five runs allowed were the most he's given up this season. It was the third time in five games Nolasco hasn't issued a walk.

RHP Ricky Nolasco allowed four runs on five hits and walked none while striking out nine over 7 1/3 innings. The outing was the longest of the season by any Twins starter. The veteran righty has pitched at least seven innings in all four of his starts this season.

RHP Ricky Nolasco came through again for the Twins on Thursday afternoon, holding the Brewers to just a run over 6 1/3 innings to earn his third victory in as many starts this season. "It starts with your starting pitcher. Ricky's had three good outings for us. He stopped a two-game slide. It's nice to get out of here with a win."

RHP Ricky Nolasco allowed four runs, nine hits and two walks in seven innings on Saturday but did not factor into the final decision. He has lasted at least seven innings in each of his starts this season after doing so just once in 2015 (eight starts).

RHP Ricky Nolasco was available out of the bullpen Wednesday against the Orioles after having his first start held back to Sunday against the Royals. Minnesota manager Paul Molitor also set the rotation for the upcoming weekend series against Kansas City. RHP Ervin Santana will start the opener Friday. LHP Tommy Milone will take the mound the following day with Nolasco throwing the finale. RHP Kyle Gibson is on schedule to start the home opener Monday against the White Sox.

RHP Ricky Nolasco earned a spot in the Twins' rotation after RHP Tyler Duffey was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.Duffey was considered the front-runner but he had a 7.30 ERA after four Grapefruit League starts as he worked on a changeup.Nolasco, who has a 4.05 ERA this spring training, is expected to start the Twins' final preseason game Saturday in Washington to prepare for a start against the Royals in Kansas City one week later.

Nolasco will start Sunday's game, WCCO's Dan Cook reports.

He will face the Royals in the Twins' final game of 2015 after they were eliminated from the playoff picture Saturday. To say Nolasco has been a disappointment since signing with the Twins would be putting it lightly. He posted a 5.38 ERA in 159 innings in 2014 and has posted a 5.97 ERA in 34.2 innings in an injury-plagued 2015 campaign.

Nolasco (ankle) was reinstated from the 60-day DL on Friday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

There had been skepticism that Nolasco would return to the mound in 2015, but he'll make his comeback with 10 games left in the season. Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer-Press reports that Twins manager Paul Molitor doesn't see a start for the veteran happening, so it will likely be a long relief and emergency starter role for him.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasco was activated from the 60-day disabled list Friday after recovering from an ankle injury, according to MLB.com.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasco was activated from the 60-day disabled list Friday after recovering from an ankle injury, according to MLB.com. Nolasco has not pitched since May 31 after undergoing surgery to remove bone fragments from the ankle, but he will return for the stretch run to pitch out of the bullpen or as an emergency starter.

Nolasco (ankle) will need to throw one more side session before possibly being activated, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

He threw 49 pitches in an intrasquad game Monday, but it remains to be seen if Nolasco will have enough time to be cleared to pitch again in 2015.

Nolasco (ankle) will throw 45 pitches in an intrasquad game Monday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

General manager Terry Ryan has repeatedly expressed his doubt that Nolasco would be able to pitch again with the major league team this season, but he's scheduled to return to Minnesota Tuesday. At this point it's unclear what his timetable is, but the club should have a clearer picture after Monday's outing.

Nolasco (ankle) will play catch Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

The right-hander continues to work back from ankle surgery, but GM Terry Ryan recently expressed that he's not optimistic about Nolasco's chances of pitching again this season. Regardless, Nolasco will continue to rehab down the stretch in hopes of making an impact toward the end of September.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasco will play catch Monday while recovering from an ankle injury, according to MLB.com.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasco will play catch Monday while recovering from an ankle injury, according to MLB.com. Nolasco is unlikely to pitch again this season.

Twins GM Terry Ryan expressed skepticism Sunday that Nolasco (ankle) would be able to pitch again this season, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "We're starting to run out of calendar. It's not looking promising," Ryan said.

The first two seasons of Nolasco's four-year, $49 million contract have been nothing short of disastrous for the Twins, as the right-hander has struggled to stay healthy and performed terribly when he's been able to take the mound, producing a 5.40 ERA and a 6.7 K/9 rate over 191.2 innings. The ankle injury has sidelined him since May 31, and though he's been starting to increase his exercise following surgery, it doesn't appear as though he'll have enough time to return from the DL before the season ends.

Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Sunday that starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco may not return from his ankle injury this season, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Sunday that starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco may not return from his ankle injury this season, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "That's a long shot - and it's getting longer every day," Ryan said. "We're starting to run out of calendar. It's not looking promising." The first two seasons of Nolasco's four-year, $49 million contract have been very disappointing, as he has struggled to stay healthy and performed poorly when he was able to pitch, posting a 5.40 earned-run average and 6.7 K/9 rate over 191.2 innings. The injury has sidelined him since May 31, and though he is starting to increase his exercise following surgery, it does not appear as though he will have enough time to return from the disabled list before the season ends. Despite getting little from Nolasco this season, the Twins are only two games out of the last wild card spot in the American League.

Nolasco (ankle) was fitted for a walking boot Thursday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Nolasco is currently on the 60-day DL after undergoing surgery on his right ankle. GM Terry Ryan said Thursday that it's still too early to determine whether Nolasco will be able to return this season.