RHP Blaine Boyer (2-3) picked up a relatively easy win. One of seven pitchers used by the Brewers, he pitched a one-two-three fifth inning.

RHP Blaine Boyer returned to Target Field after spending the 2015 season with Minnesota. Boyer entered Monday's game against his former team in the sixth inning and allowed two runs on three hits while also issuing a walk. Boyer was 3-6 with a 2.49 ERA in 68 games as a reliever for the Twins last season.

RHP Blaine Boyer (strained neck) was available to work out of the bullpen Saturday night.He has not pitched in a week. Boyer has pitched 3 2/3 innings in three relief appearances this season after being signed to a minor league contract as a free agent just before the start of spring training.

RHP Blaine Boyer signed a minor league contract with the Brewers on Friday and received an invitation to the team's major league spring training.Boyer, 33, pitched in 68 games in relief for the Twins in 2015 and posted a 3-6 record with a 2.49 ERA. In 333 career major league appearances with six teams, Boyer is 12-21 with a 4.22 ERA.

Boyer was activated from the DL on Wednesday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

After making it through a bullpen session without issue Monday, Boyer will return to the Twins' bullpen, where he holds a 2.98 ERA across 48.1 innings. Boyer takes the roster spot of J.R. Graham, who was placed on the DL with inflammation in his right shoulder.

Boyer (elbow) threw a bullpen session Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

This was Boyer's first time throwing off of a mound since he hit the DL earlier in the month, and he's expected to require multiple sessions before embarking on what will likely be a brief rehab stint. Boyer remains on track to return to the Twins' bullpen near the end of the month.

Boyer (elbow) will throw off a mound Monday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Boyer is expected to require multiple bullpen sessions before heading out on a short rehab assignment and rejoining the Twins when rosters expand in September. The right-handed reliever has a 2.98 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 25:15 K:BB ratio over 48.1 innings this season.

Boyer (elbow) is throwing from 120 feet and could throw a bullpen session early next week, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

He'll likely be activated from the 15-day DL once rosters expand in September and may not need a minor league rehab assignment.

Boyer was placed on the 15-day DL with right elbow inflammation on Friday.

Boyer will be eligible to return on the 24th, but elbow inflammation is always going to be treated with extreme caution, so he'll probably be gone for a bit longer. Michael Tonkin was recalled with the corresponding move from Triple-A Rochester and figures to take over Boyer's middle relief role.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Blaine Boyer was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday due to right elbow inflammation.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Blaine Boyer was placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday due to right elbow inflammation. Boyer will be replaced in the bullpen by Michael Tonkin, who was called up from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.

Boyer gave up two runs over one inning in Monday's loss to Toronto to raise his ERA to 3.02. He walked his first batter Monday and has allowed the first batter he's faced to reach base in 20 of 48 outings this season, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Boyer began the season as a primary setup man for closer Glen Perkins, but he's being used in fewer high-leverage situations in the second half of the season. While his 3.02 ERA looks good, his secondary numbers are weak with a 4.3 K/9 and 4.27 FIP.

Boyer threw a scoreless ninth inning to record his first save of the season in Saturday's win over Toronto. Closer Glen Perkins was unavailable due to a tired arm, the Associated Press reports.

Boyer's save confirms he's taken over the role as the primary setup man and No. 2 option in the bullpen for saves. However, Perkins should return as early as Sunday.

Boyer retired both batters he faced in Wednesday's win over Detroit to extend his scoreless streak to 14 innings and lower his ERA to 2.65.

Boyer's underlying numbers are not as strong as he has just a 7:4 K:BB ratio in 17 innings which result in a 4.09 FIP. He likely won't sustain success as a reliever with a 3.7 K/9. Still, his hot streak has ended thought he may be released after he struggled to start the season.

Boyer threw 1.1 scoreless innings of relief in extra innings to earn his first win since 2010 in Friday's victory over Cleveland.

Boyer had given up runs in three of his first four games, so this strong outing (two strikeouts) should keep him in the setup mix.

Boyer gave up three runs and four hits, including a home run, without retiring a batter in Sunday's loss to the White Sox. He's given up six runs and 11 hits in three innings this season.

Boyer was an odd addition to the bullpen as a 33-year old, non-roster invitee on a rebuilding team. He may not have a long leash to turn around his season before the Twins cut ties with him.

Boyer was added to Minnesota's 40-man roster, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Boyer hasofficially won a spot in the bullpen as a result. He's having a strong spring with a 1.69 ERA and 5:1 K:BB ratio in 10.2 innings. He'll pitch in middle relief. He has some upside with no clear second option to close games in the bullpen after Glen Perkins. Boyer also has a career 4.63 ERA in the majors, so don't read too much into his spring success.

Boyer looks set to make the Minnesota bullpen after Ryan Pressly and Michael Tonkin were sent to Triple-A, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Boyer is a non-roster invitee to camp so the Twins will need to add him to the 40-man roster. Boyer has given up two runs in 7.1 innings this spring with a 4:1 K:BB ratio. He'll likely work in a middle relief role, but could become a primary setup man as the Twins bullpen is unsettled after closer Glen Perkins.

Boyer has made a strong impressions this spring and remains in the mix for a bullpen role, manager Paul Molitor told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Boyer has five up two runs in six innings with three strikeouts and one walk.

Minnesota's bullpen remains in flux after closer Glen Perkins. Boyer would have to be added to the 40-man roster as a non-roster invitee, which could work against him. He'd likely have a low-leverage middle relief role if he makes the team.

Boyer signed a minor league deal with the Twins on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Boyer split 2014 between the majors and Triple-A, finishing the season with a 3.57 ERA and 1.04 WHIP along with 29 strikeouts over 40.1 innings with the Padres last season. He was designated for assignment by the Padres in November, and elected to become a free agent. The 32-year-old will look to make a strong impression in spring training for a chance at a spot in the Twins' bullpen.

Boyer was designated for assignment by the Padres on Thursday.

Boyer split the 2014 season between Triple-A and the majors, and even had a decent season with the big league club. Over 40.1 innings, he posted a 3.57 ERA and 1.041 WHIP while striking out 29. The 32-year-old will now decide whether to try his luck with another club or accept an assignment to the minors.