Swarzak could start Monday against the Tigers, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Manager Ron Gardenhire said that Swarzak is "the hope" for Monday, with Tommy Milone scratched due to neck issues, but everything will depend on how the bullpen is used this weekend. The 29-year-old Swarzak gave up four homers in 13.1 innings in August but is still sitting with a 3.00 ERA since the All-Star break.