Twins send Dozier back to Triple-A
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He’s making $3 million a year in the minor leagues, but Tsuyoshi Nishioka still doesn’t have a hit for the Rochester Red Wings. Nishioka is hitless in 13 at-bats. Brian Dozier -- regarded as the Twins shortstop of the future -- is off to a fast start. He’s hitting .467 in 15 at-bats.
Big moves following the Twins loss Wednesday night. Francisco Liriano was moved to the bullpen and Danny Valencia was optioned to Triple-A Rochester. Liriano has struggled with confidence and Valencia was in the midst of an 0-21 slump.
Pioneer Press columnist Tom Powers says shortstop Brian Dozier is achingly close to becoming a major leaguer, if not the next star for the Minnesota Twins.