The Minnesota Twins recalled right-hander Zebby Matthews from Triple-A St. Paul and inserted him into the rotation for their road game on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers.
The 24-year-old Matthews, who closed out last season in the Twins’ rotation and fashioned a 1-4 record with a 6.69 ERA in nine starts, is ranked by Baseball America as the No. 45 prospect in the game. He has produced a 2-1 record with a 1.93 ERA in seven starts for St. Paul, which includes 38 strikeouts and nine walks over 32 2/3 innings.
The Twins, who carry a 13-game winning streak into Sunday’s game, also selected the contract of outfielder Carson McCusker. The 6-foot-8, 250-pound slugger is hitting .350 with 10 homers and 36 RBIs in 38 games this season for St. Paul. The 26-year-old McCusker has yet to make his big-league debut.
To accommodate Matthews’ arrival, the Twins placed reliever Danny Coulombe (left forearm extensor strain) on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday. Coulombe has yet to allow a run this season in 16 2/3 innings.
To make room for McCusker, the Twins shifted rookie Luke Keaschall to the 60-day IL to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Keaschall fractured his right forearm April 25 against the Los Angeles Angels.
