Gant landed on the injured list as expected Tuesday with an abdominal strain, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury forced Gant to exit his start Monday against the Yankees and will cost him at least one turn in the rotation. With less than three weeks remaining in the season, he doesn't have much time to get back on the mound, but the Twins haven't yet ruled him out for the year.