Josh Willingham was scratched from Monday's lineup with an undisclosed injury.

The Twins have yet to provide a reason for Willingham being scratched, but they should do so shortly. Trevor Plouffe moved into the DH spot, while Jamey Carroll entered the game at third base.

Josh Willingham is not in Saturday's lineup against the Royals.

Willingham has been playing through a knee injury, so the Twins want to get him some rest. Trevor Plouffe is starting at DH, while Oswaldo Arcia will replace him in left field.

Josh Willingham (knee) is back in the Twins' starting lineup on Tuesday evening versus the White Sox.

Willingham got a cortisone shot in his troublesome left knee on Sunday. He'll try to play through the pain.

Josh Willingham is not in the Twins' lineup Sunday after being given a cortisone shot in his ailing left knee.

The knee has been giving Willingham issues for a while, so the club decided it was best to give him a shot in hopes that it speeds along the recovery process. The outfielder is hoping to be back in the lineup Tuesday after Monday's off day. Oswaldo Arcia is starting in left field Sunday.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Friday that Josh Willingham is dealing with some minor knee soreness.

This is why Willingham has been used out of the DH spot this week. While the situation warrants monitoring, it doesn't appear that the issue will take him out of the lineup.

Josh Willingham went 2-for-4 as the Twins beat the Royals on Tuesday.

Willingham flirted with the Mendoza line after a couple hitless games last week, but he's now had two-straight two-hit games to raise his average to .218. The power is still there, as Willingham has hit 10 home runs thus far, and he might be ready to string some hits together now, too.

Josh Willingham blasted two homers and collected four RBI in Thursday's loss to the Tigers.

It was his first multi-hit game of May. Despite an anemic batting average (.212), The Hammer is getting on base (.368) at a percentage better than his career mark (.362). Willingham is fifth in the American League with 27 walks. Despite recent struggles, he has a four-game hitting streak and three long flies during those contests. Now is probably the time to buy low.

Josh Willingham was hitless in four at-bats Friday and is hitting .198 for the year.

Willingham is hitting just .125 (6-for-48) this month and hasn't homered since April 29. It's fair to assume that his recent wrist soreness is a factor. We're not expecting 35 home runs again, but this might not be a bad time to buy low.

Josh Willingham (wrist) went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in his return to the Twins' lineup Sunday.

Willingham sat out of Saturday's game because of mild wrist soreness. The 34-year-old outfielder is batting .210/.388/.430 with five home runs and 15 RBI.

Josh Willingham is out of the Twins' lineup again on Saturday due to soreness in his wrist.

Willingham is considered day-to-day. The 34-year-old outfielder has five homers and 15 RBI in 29 games. Aaron Hicks (elbow) is also sitting Saturday vs. the Orioles.

Josh Willingham is out of the Twins' lineup Friday against the Indians.

The Twins didn't play Thursday, but manager Ron Gardenhire wants to give Willingham another day of rest. Ryan Doumit will serve as the DH on Friday while Oswaldo Arcia will play left field.

Josh Willingham hit his fourth home run of the season Saturday as the Twins defeated the Rangers.

Willingham's two-run bomb in the sixth inning off Rangers starter Derek Holland gave the Twins a 3-0 lead. The outfielder also singled and wound up with two runs scored. He has a stellar .940 OPS in 17 games this season.

Josh Willingham returned to the Twins' lineup Saturday.

Willingham has been dealing with flu-like symptoms, but is finally ready to return. Oswaldo Arcia will serve as the Twins' DH Saturday against the White Sox.

Josh Willingham (flu) is out again on Tuesday.

Willingham has been battling flu-like symptoms for the past couple of days. He is not even available to pinch-hit.

Josh Willingham is not in Monday's lineup against the Angels.

Willingham is reportedly dealing with an illness, but he should be fine in the next day or so. Oswaldo Arcia will make his major league debut in left field and bat seventh.

Josh Willingham went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer Saturday versus the Orioles.

The Twins traded two-thirds of their outfield over the winter, yet they held on to Willingham, the oldest and most expensive of the trio. He probably won't be quite so productive this year as he was in 2012, but he's the favorite to lead the Twins in homers and RBI while batting in between Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau.

Twins general manager Terry Ryan said he's willing to listen to trade proposals for any of his players.

"I've said this a couple times: We don't have any untouchables," Ryan said. "That's as plain an answer as I can give you. If somebody has some interest in one of our guys, we'll listen." For what it's worth, MLB.com's Peter Gammons has been told Joe Mauer is "not being traded," and 1500ESPN's Phil Mackey hears the Twins "really don't want to trade" Josh Willingham. As Ryan notes, the team will listen, but it's "going to take quite a bit to get them."

Josh Willingham (shoulder) is likely done for the season.

Willingham is out of the lineup Monday for the sixth straight game due to a sprained left shoulder. "He can't reach up with his left arm or finish his swing with his left arm, so in my opinion he probably won't be in there the rest of the way," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "But I'm just guessing. I don't want to say he's out for the year because he hasn't told me, and the trainers haven't told me." He'll conclude the year with a nice .260/.366/.524 batting line with 35 homers.

Josh Willingham (shoulder) may miss the rest of the season.

Willingham is out of the lineup for the third straight game with a sprained ligament in his shoulder. He still felt a "pinch" while trying to swing the bat Friday, so the Twins will likely play things safe and let him heal.

Josh Willingham (shoulder) is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Yankees.

Willingham is currently day-to-day with a left shoulder sprain and isn't expected to return before Friday. Matt Carson will start in left field Wednesday.