According to Phil Mackey of 1500ESPN.com, Twins general manager Terry Ryan spoke with the agent for Dan Wheeler on Tuesday. The Twins are in the market for right-handed relief help, so Wheeler would fit the bill, but one league source tells Mackey that the Twins have "a couple" pitchers higher up on their list. However, they have told Wheeler's camp to keep in touch. The 34-year-old right-hander posted a 4.38 ERA and 39/8 K/BB ratio over 49 1/3 innings with the Red Sox last season and will likely have to accept a one-year deal this offseason.

According to 1500 ESPN's Darren Wolfson, Dan Wheeler's agent tried to reach out to the Twins on Tuesday. The Twins' front office is on vacation until after the New Year, so the call fell on deaf ears. Wheeler posted a 4.38 ERA and 39/8 K/BB ratio in 49 1/3 innings this past season for the Red Sox, and would make a nice addition to the middle of the Twins' bullpen. It shouldn't take more than a one-year deal.

Dan Wheeler will decline arbitration from the Red Sox. It was a little odd to see the Red Sox offer arbitration to the 33-year-old right-hander last month, but they obviously had some sort of handshake agreement in place. Boston would receive a sandwich pick if he signs with another club. Wheeler, a Type B free agent, posted a 4.38 ERA and 39/8 K/BB ratio over 49 1/3 innings this past season.

Dan Wheeler was offered arbitration by the Red Sox. The Red Sox declined Wheeler's $3 million club option for 2012 a the end of October, so it's odd that they would now make an arbitration offer. Perhaps there's a handshake agreement between the two sides stipulating that the 33-year-old righty will not accept. He posted a 4.38 ERA, 39/8 K/BB ratio and 1.11 WHIP over 49 1/3 innings this past year out of the Boston bullpen.

Red Sox declined a $3 million club option on RHP Dan Wheeler for the 2012 season. Wheeler was 2-2 with a 4.38 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 2011. After returning from the disabled list, he posted a 1.53 ERA from mid-May through the beginning of September, when he struggled due to forearm tightness. Wheeler, a Type B free agent, had no buyout in his contract.

Dan Wheeler (forearm) threw a side session Monday. Wheeler felt fine, but he hasn't been cleared to return to active duty in the Red Sox bullpen. The right-hander has been sidelined since September 7 due to arm tightness.

Dan Wheeler (forearm) was scheduled to throw a side session Monday. Wheeler hasn't pitched since September 7 due to forearm tightness. The timeline for his return isn't yet clear, though the best-case scenario is that he'll be available at some point during the postseason.

Dan Wheeler (forearm) might not be ready for the first round of the playoffs. Wheeler has not pitched since September 7 because of forearm tightness and will not be ready to return soon. "I'm throwing with some more intensity and I'm hoping to try it off the mound in a day or two,'' he said. It sounds like the Red Sox won't have him until the ALCS in a best-case scenario.

Dan Wheeler is unavailable for Monday's doubleheader due to stiffness in his right forearm. Wheeler should be ready to rock after a day or two of rest. The right-hander has posted a 4.38 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 39/8 K/BB ratio in 49 1/3 innings this season.