Stauffer gave up two home runs and three runs while retiring two batters in Tuesday's loss to Detroit. He's given up nine earned runs and 16 hits in 9.7 innings this season. Stauffer's average fastball is down over two mph from last year (88.4 mph vs. 90.6 mph) which is likely the cause for his struggles. It would seem likely the Twins will send him to the minors or release him at some point despite his one-year, $1.6 million contract.