Jared Burton felt some tightness in his groin during his appearance on Saturday.

Burton isn't concerned and said he should be available to pitch Sunday. The setup man is having a fine year, posting a 3.18 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with 29 strikeouts over 28 1/3 frames.

Filling in for a resting Glen Perkins, Jared Burton pitched a scoreless ninth against the Brewers for his second save on Thursday.

It'd make some sense for the Twins to have the right-handed Burton and left-handed Perkins share closing duties based on matchups, but that's just way too complicated a situation for any of today's managers to pull off. Perkins, after all, is just fine in the ninth as is. Burton has been very good in the eighth, picking up 12 holds opposite two blown saves. It should remain his role, for the most part.

Jared Burton earned his first save of the season Saturday in the Twins' 8-5 win over the Orioles.

Glen Perkins had the night off and Burton stepped in admirably, retiring all three batters he faced. Burton has a 1.69 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 18/5 K/BB ratio in 16 innings this season. He's a decent holds option in fantasy leagues and will vulture saves here and there.

Twins avoided arbitration with RHP Jared Burton by agreeing to a two-year, $5.5 million contract extension.

The Twins will also hold a $3.6 million option on him for 2015. The deal buys out Burton's first year of free agency and also gives Minnesota a chance to keep him around for an additional year. The 31-year-old was a nice surprise in 2012, posting a 2.18 ERA and 55/16 K/BB ratio over 64 appearances.

Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN reports that the Twins are close to a contract extension with right-hander Jared Burton.

The dollar amount isn't yet known, but the extension is expected to run through 2014 and include a club option for 2015. Burton, who is currently due to hit free agency next offseason, posted a 2.18 ERA and 55/16 K/BB ratio over 64 appearances in 2012.

The Twins are considering a multi-year extension for right-hander Jared Burton.

Burton is arbitration-eligible this winter and is likely to see a raise from his $750,000 salary. He posted a 2.18 ERA and 55/16 K/BB ratio in 64 appearances with the Twins and is under team control through the 2013 season.

Jared Burton notched his third save Tuesday with a scoreless inning against the Orioles.

Burton struck out a batter and walked another. It was his first save since June 25. Glen Perkins set him up with a three-punch-out eighth. Perkins and Burton will continue to share closing duties with Matt Capps on the disabled list into August. As such, the resurgent reliever with a 2.41 ERA is useable in most formats for now, especially if an owner is desperate for saves. Keep in mind that Minnesota wouldn't be averse to trading the reliever if they get an acceptable offer within the next two weeks.

Jared Burton notched his second straight save Monday with a scoreless inning against the White Sox.

He allowed a one-out walk to A.J. Pierzynski but then got a couple flyouts to end it. Glen Perkins pitched the eight inning before Twins manager Ron Gardenhire turned it over to Burton with the Sox having a couple right-handed batters due up. If Gardy sticks to the matchups, Burton should have a leg up over Perkins for save chance in Minny.

Jared Burton nailed down the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Reds.

Interesting. Lefty Glen Perkins was called on in Minnesota's first two save opportunities without Matt Capps, but with two righties scheduled to lead off the ninth for the Reds, manager Ron Gardenhire went with Burton today. Burton walked two and recorded zero strikeouts. With Capps' shoulder likely to send him to the disabled list, the Twins might go with some approximation of a committee, but Perkins is the fill-in to own, with Burton being worth a look if you're absolutely desperate for saves.

Twins signed RHP Jared Burton to a minor league contract.

A solid, no-risk move from Minnesota. Burton appeared in only six games for the Reds this season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder, but he holds a 3.41 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 164 games at the major league level. If he shows he's healthy, he has a good shot to earn a bullpen spot in spring training.

Jared Burton has elected free agency.

Burton was outrighted off the Reds' 40-man roster on Monday. The 30-year-old right-hander has made just 10 appearances in the majors over the past two seasons and will likely have to accept a minor league deal this winter.

Reds sent RHP Jared Burton outright to Triple-A Louisville.

The move clears him from the 40-man roster. Burton, 30, has made just 10 appearances in the majors over the past two seasons due to a multitude of injuries, including shoulder surgery this past April.

Reds recalled RHP Jared Burton from Triple-A Louisville.

Burton made three appearances for the Reds in April before undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder. The 30-year-old right-hander had a 4.15 ERA and 11/5 K/BB ratio over 13 innings with Triple-A Louisville. Look for him in a middle relief role.

Reds activated RHP Jared Burton from the 60-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Louisville.

Burton, who underwent surgery on his right shoulder back on April 23, posted a 6.92 ERA but struck out over a batter per inning in 10 rehab appearances. He'll likely be called up in September.

Jared Burton (shoulder) has rejoined the Reds after completing a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville, but he has not be activated from the disabled list.

"He's been throwing better," manager Dusty Baker said. "But he's on one day and a little off the next." Burton, who has been out since undergoing surgery on his right shoulder back on April 23, posted a 6.92 ERA but struck out over a batter per inning in 10 rehab appearances. It sounds like the Reds might have him throw a few bullpen sessions before likely activating him next month when the rosters expand.

Jared Burton (shoulder) will continue his minor league rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Louisville.

Burton is currently working his way back from arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder in April. He made three rehab appearances with the Arizona League Reds and was working between 91-94 mph on his fastball in his most recent outing on Monday. The Reds are hoping he can contribute at some point later this summer.

Jared Burton (shoulder) will report to the Reds' spring training facility in Arizona Sunday to continue his rehab.

He was supposed to head to the desert on June 12, but he says it wasn't a setback that made him push it back a week. "I pushed it back a week," he said. "I wanted to work on my arm strength some more before I threw live BP. I threw a couple of more bullpens. Every thing feels good." The Reds hope Burton, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder in April, can help out sometime in the second half.

Jared Burton threw off a mound Tuesday for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery in April.

Burton was only throwing at about 55 percent effort, but it was a significant step for the 29-year-old right-hander. He's currently hoping to throw live batting practice in about a week and a half. Barring any setbacks, there's a chance he could be back with the Reds later this summer.

Jared Burton (shoulder) hopes to be pitching in games again by July.

Burton, who had arthroscopic surgery on April 22, could start playing catch in 2-3 weeks. "It's still pretty sore, but I've made a lot of progress in a week already," Burton said. "I've really been pushing myself the first few days, and it's made it a lot easier to get over that initial hump."

Jared Burton was scheduled to undergo arthroscopic shoulder surgery Friday.

Another lost season for Burton? The 29-year-old right-hander spent the majority of last season in the minor leagues and on the disabled list with hypothyroid condition and an oblique injury. We'll likely know more about a potential timetable for his return after the surgery is complete.