The Twins transferred Acton (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday. The Twins needed to free up a spot on their 40-man roster. Acton has been shelved since late April with a right shoulder strain and now won't be eligible to return until late June.
The Twins placed Acton on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right shoulder strain, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Acton made his last appearance April 25 when he allowed an earned run on two hits and struck out two in an inning of work against the Rays. In corresponding moves, the Twins selected the contract of Luis Garcia and designating Zak Kent for assignment to make room.
The Twins recalled Acton from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday. Minnesota acquired Acton in a trade with Miami on Thursday, and the right-hander will now get a chance to show the Twins what he can do. Acton logged action in just one MLB game last year while with the Rays, walking two batters in a hitless and scoreless inning, and he posted a 4:1 K:BB over two outings spanning 2.1 frames this season in the minors before being called up. In a corresponding roster move. fellow reliever Zak Kent was optioned to St. Paul.