Trevor Plouffe said Wednesday that he passed his concussion test, but was placed on the 7-day disabled list because of his initial wooziness.

After what happened with Justin Morneau and Denard Span in previous seasons, the Twins didn't want to take any chances. Plouffe hopes to be back when he's first eligible next week.

Trevor Plouffe was tested for concussion symptoms after he took a knee to the head Tuesday on a slide into second base.

"He got hit pretty hard," said Twins manager Ron Gardenhire. "They're doing the testing on him right now. He took a knee right to the head. We'll know more later." The Twins should provide an update on his status Wednesday.

Trevor Plouffe belted a two-run homer in Sunday's win over the Indians.

His blast to left field in the second inning put the Twins on the board, and they held the lead from that point forward. Plouffe also drew a walk, reaching base in two of his four plate appearances. The third baseman now has four homers this season, but he's driven in just seven and is batting only .238. He'll continue to be a streaky fantasy option.