LHP Glen Perkins (shoulder, biceps) resumed playing catch Tuesday after not throwing in a week. Manager Paul Molitor said Wednesday that the Twins are still formulating a plan forward for their closer. Perkins was shut down last week because of biceps tendinitis and was scheduled to receive a cortisone shot earlier this week. He has not pitched since April 10, 2016.

LHP Glen Perkins threw a simulated inning Tuesday in Fort Myers, Fla. Perkins has not pitched yet this season after recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. The Twins closer was originally not expected to return to action until after the end of June, although that timetable could be pushed back a bit.

LHP Glen Perkins threw to live hitters on Tuesday and reported feeling as good as he has since shoulder surgery last year. Perkins said he was throwing close to full intensity. The former closer will head to Florida to continue his rehab for a left posterior shoulder strain. There still is no timetable on Perkins' return.

LHP Glen Perkins could face hitters during his final bullpen session in Minnesota on Tuesday, according to manager Paul Molitor. Perkins, who has been out since April 2016 with shoulder trouble, will go to Florida to continue his rehab work afterward.

LHP Glen Perkins (left posterior shoulder strain) reported feeling good from a bullpen session on Friday as he ramps up his recovery. Perkins has missed the entire season after missing most of last season with shoulder trouble. Perkins had surgery on the shoulder last season. Perkins will throw another bullpen session on Tuesday and could go to Florida afterward to pitch against hitters in extended spring training. The team is withholding any timeline for Perkins' return.

RHP Glen Perkins (shoulder surgery) threw a bullpen session Saturday in Fort Myers, Fla., and is scheduled to throw another session Tuesday. Perkins previously had been throwing bullpens every fourth day and progressively is increasing his pitch count. He is not eligible to come off the 60-day disabled list until June 1.

LHP Glen Perkins threw a bullpen session on Wednesday and general manager Thad Levine said he's "progressing well" as he recovers from left shoulder surgery. Perkins, the team's former closer, threw long-toss on Thursday.

LHP Glen Perkins was placed on the 60-day disabled list Sunday as he continues his recovery from last season's shoulder surgery.The three-time All-Star closer had a torn labrum repaired on June 23. His labrum was discovered to be totally detached from the shoulder and there isn't yet a timetable for his return.Perkins, 34, saved 102 games in a three-season span prior to last season's injury woes.

LHP Glen Perkins (left shoulder surgery) is still making his way back after labrum surgery last season. Perkins has thrown in the spring but had to slow his workouts after not feeling well. He will begin the season on the disabled list.

LHP Glen Perkins (left posterior shoulder strain) went through rehab and continued problems with his throwing shoulder before undergoing labrum surgery in June. His timeline for recovery hasn't been announced.

LHP Glen Perkins is expected to continue strengthening and rehab in Florida. He underwent season-ending shoulder surgery on June 23.

LHP Glen Perkins will undergo season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder on Thursday in Southern California. Perkins pitched in just two games this season and has been on the 15-day disabled list since mid-April.

LHP Glen Perkins will undergo season-ending surgery on the labrum in his throwing shoulder. Perkins, who hasn't pitched since April 10 and has played only two games this season, will likely be back in time for next season.

LHP Glen Perkins will undergo season-ending surgery on the labrum in his throwing shoulder. Perkins, who hasn't pitched since April 10 and has played in just two games this season, will likely be back in time for next season.

LHP Glen Perkins suffered a setback during his bullpen session on Tuesday and will seek a third opinion on his injured left shoulder. Perkins, who has pitched in just two games this season, has been on the disabled list since April 13.

LHP Glen Perkins threw the ball well in a practice session on Tuesday, general manager Terry Ryan said, and will throw again Friday. Perkins, the team's regular closer, has been on the 60-day disabled list since May 25.

LHP Glen Perkins threw a bullpen session on Saturday and said it went well. Perkins is expected to throw two more bullpen sessions next week, on Tuesday and Friday, before going on a rehab assignment. Perkins, who has pitched in just two games this season, was placed on the disabled list April 13 with a sore left shoulder.

LHP Glen Perkins is throwing from 120 feet and could soon throw a bullpen session as he recovers from soreness in his left shoulder that has sidelined him since early April. Perkins, who was placed on the disabled list on April 13, has pitched in just two games this season.

LHP Glen Perkins was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Wednesday because of setback in his recovery from a left shoulder strain. Perkins, who was placed on the disabled list April 13, pitched only two innings this season.

LHP Glen Perkins has suffered a setback in his efforts to return from a left shoulder strain. Perkins, who will take a week off from throwing, was placed on the disabled list on April 13.