Overview

• Andy Lugo, a .265 hitter with four homers and 20 RBIs for High-A Greenville, was sent to Minnesota in the deal.
• Alcala, a seven-year veteran with a career 4.32 ERA, has struggled to an 8.88 ERA this season and yielded five earned runs in his last appearance.
• Brian Van Belle was designated for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot after his June 9 promotion to Boston.
• Shoulder inflammation, Tommy John rehab and hip issues have sidelined Justin Slaten, Chris Murphy and Liam Hendriks, leaving the relief corps stretched thin.
• The Twins claimed left-hander Joey Wentz off waivers from Pittsburgh to fill Alcala’s spot on their major league roster.