Josh Willingham confirmed he would be open to signing an extension to stay with the Twins after this season.

"I do love playing in Minnesota," Willingham said. "From the organization to the weather to my friends and teammates, all that stuff is a plus for me. I would love to stay here for another year or so (beyond 2014)." The 35-year-old batted just .208/.342/.368 in 111 games last season but belted 35 home runs and 110 RBI in his first season with the Twins in 2012. Willingham is in the final year of a three-year, $21 million deal.

Josh Willingham is not in the Twins' lineup Sunday.

It appears to just be a day of rest. Clete Thomas is in left field Sunday, while Ryan Doumit is in the DH spot.

Josh Willingham is not in the Twins lineup for Saturday's game against the A's due to a minor foot injury.

Willingham conceded that he left foot was "barking a little" after tweaking it while chasing a ball during batting practice on Friday. He is available to pinch-hit, and should return to the starting lineup on Sunday.

Josh Willingham went 2-for-3 with two home runs, including the game-winning homer in the eighth inning, as the Twins beat the A's 4-3 on Tuesday.

Willingham launched a solo blast in the second inning before delivering a two-run shot in the eighth that gave the Twins the lead. The homers were his first since August 13. The 34-year-old has hit just .207/.345/.383 with 14 home runs in an injury-plagued season.

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reports that the Orioles "remain engaged in ongoing talks" for both Josh Willingham and Michael Morse.

The O's have claimed both players off revocable waivers, and it seems likely that one (or possibly both) of them will wind up in Baltimore before Sunday. Willingham is making $7 million this season and is due the same in 2014, while Morse is earning $6.75 million this season before hitting free agency over the winter.

The Orioles have been identified as the team that claimed Josh Willingham off waivers from the Twins.

The two clubs now have a few days to try to work out a deal for the veteran slugger, or the Twins can simply opt to pull him back. After a stellar 2012 campaign, he's hitting just .215/.347/.391 with 12 homers and 45 RBI in an injury plagued 2013.

Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Josh Willingham has been claimed off waivers.

The team that claimed him is unknown at this point. The Twins can now try to work out a trade or opt to pull Willingham back. The 34-year-old outfielder is batting .215/.347/.391 with 12 home runs and 45 RBI in 89 games played this season for Minnesota.

Peter Gammons of MLB Network reports that the Twins have placed outfielder Josh Willingham on revocable waivers.

Willingham is batting .214/.348/.393 with 12 home runs and 45 RBI over 87 games this season and made his return from right knee surgery earlier this month. The 34-year-old is under contract for $7 million next season. He could be an interesting bat for a contender, but his salary, health, and lack of production could limit interest.

Twins activated OF Josh Willingham from the 15-day disabled list.

Willingham had been slated for activation on Saturday, then was supposed to be back before the second game of Friday's doubleheader, but it turns out that he'll be available for both games (but likely to only play in one). The veteran outfielder has been sidelined since early July following arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Josh Willingham (knee) could be activated before the second game of Friday's doubleheader in Chicago.

Willingham had been slated for activation on Saturday, but his timetable has been moved up a bit. That's assuming, of course, that he gets through his rehab games the next few days with no setbacks. He's been out early July following arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Josh Willingham (knee) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Rochester.

Willingham will play multiple games in the minors, but is expected to be activated Saturday if there are no setbacks. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in early July.

Josh Willingham (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment this weekend with Triple-A Rochester.

Willingham should be back in the Twins' starting lineup early next week. He underwent a minor knee procedure on July 3 and was batting just .224/.356/.398 before he hit the shelf, but the 34-year-old outfielder could draw interest this month as a waiver trade candidate.

Josh Willingham (knee) will likely begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A.

Twins GM Terry Ryan wouldn't reveal a specific timetable, but said Willingham's rehab would likely take place where "competition is the highest." Willingham, who underwent knee surgery on July 3, was batting .224/.356/.398 with 10 home runs and 37 RBI prior to the injury.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said that Josh Willingham (knee) could resume baseball activities next week.

Willingham, who underwent knee surgery on July 3, remains without an official timetable to return and will need to be sent on a rehab assignment before he's activated from the disabled list. The 34-year-old outfielder was batting .224/.356/.398 with 10 home runs and 37 RBI prior to the injury.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that there's "almost no chance" the Twins will trade Josh Willingham.

It's certainly no surprise, as Willingham is likely to be sidelined well into August following left knee surgery. Heyman also says the Twins "like how he protects their left-handed hitters and love the fact that he's under contract for 2014." Willingham is batting .224/.356/.398 with 10 homers this season.

Josh Willingham (knee) has begun light exercises.

Willingham underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee a week ago but is feeling well enough already for some light workouts. The outfielder is expected to be sidelined for the next 4-6 weeks, so there's a good chance we won't see him until well into August.

Josh Willingham will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.

Willingham underwent an MRI on Tuesday that revealed a medical meniscus tear and some bone bruising, and the Twins have determined that the best course of action is for him to get cut open. He'll be sidelined for the next 4-6 weeks, so there's a good chance we won't see him until well into August.

Twins placed OF Josh Willingham on the 15-day disabled list with a left knee injury.

Willingham underwent an MRI on Tuesday afternoon that revealed a medical meniscus tear and some bone bruising. The veteran outfielder is going to be sidelined for an extended period of time, killing any trade value he might have had. Aaron Hicks was activated from the 15-day disabled list in a corresponding 25-man roster move.

Darren Wolfson of 1500ESPN.com hears that there's a "good possibility" that Josh Willingham (knee) will be placed on the disabled list.

Willingham was scheduled to undergo an MRI on his ailing left knee Tuesday, but the results aren't yet known. Either way, the Twins apparently don't expect him back anytime soon. Aaron Hicks is expected to replace him on the active roster.

Josh Willingham will undergo an MRI Tuesday on his ailing left knee.

Willingham has been dealing with soreness in the knee for a couple weeks now, and the pain was bad enough Monday that he had to be scratched from the lineup. Even if no structural damage is found, the Twins might decide to play it safe and shut Willingham down through the All-Star break. The outfielder is batting .224/.356/.398 with 10 homers and 37 RBI this season.