Josh Willingham hit a walkoff RBI single in Friday night's 8-7 victory over the Cubs. Willingham finished the 10-inning tilt 2-for-5. He's now batting .286 with a .974 OPS, 11 home runs and 39 RBI in 54 games this season, and seems to be hitting his stride again after a somewhat down May.

Josh Willingham doubled twice and drove in a run in Sunday's win over the Indians. The two-baggers were Willingham's 16th and 17th of the season, while the RBI was his 36th. Willingham hit just .220/.366/.473 in May after posting a .347/.447/.681 line in April, but appears poised to remain a steady source of production despite playing half his games in pitcher-friendly Minnesota.

Josh Willingham connected on his seventh home run of the season on Thursday, but it's all the offense the Twins could muster in a loss to the Blue Jays. Willingham finished the night 1-for-3 with the solo blast off of Henderson Alvarez. With as pitiful as the entire Twins offense has been on the season, it's easy to miss just how impressive Willingham has been in the early going. He's now hitting .313 with seven homers and 18 RBI on the season and has turned himself into one of the better power hitting outfielders in the league.

Josh Willingham returned to action on Tuesday May 8.

Josh Willingham (mouth) is back in the lineup Tuesday. Willingham was held out of Monday's game because of a skin condition near his mouth. He's batting cleanup and starting in left field Tuesday night against the Angels.

Josh Willingham isn't playing Monday due to a skin condition near his mouth. It was originally reported that he had the flu, but evidently that's not the case. Willingham should be considered day-to-day.

Josh Willingham is not in Monday's lineup due to illness. While Willingham won't start, he could be available to pinch-hit. Erik Komatsu will make the start in left field Monday.

Josh Willingham is not in Monday's lineup. No word yet on whether his absence is injury-related. Erik Komatsu will start in his place and bat eighth.

Twins activated OF Josh Willingham from the paternity leave list. He's starting in left field Saturday and batting fourth. Before he left, Willingham was the Twins' hottest hitter, with a team-high five home runs and 13 RBI. Minnesota optioned Ben Revere to Triple-A Rochester on Friday in a corresponding move.

Twins placed OF Josh Willingham on the paternity leave list. Willingham left the team after Tuesday's game to be present for the birth of his third child. He could be back in time for Friday's game, though it's possible he won't return to the lineup until Saturday.