LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that the Red Sox, Dodgers, Cardinals and Blue Jays were scouting Kevin Slowey's (abdominal strain) start for Triple-A Rochester Wednesday. They probably walked away unimpressed, as Slowey allowed five runs on eight hits -- including two home runs -- and a walk over six innings. It's worth noting, though, that he entered the night with a 3.75 ERA and 17/3 K/BB ratio over 24 rehab innings. Slowey has previously been linked to the Pirates and Rockies.

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that the Pirates and Rockies are among the teams interested in Kevin Slowey. According to Morosi, the Twins are willing to trade him to a club that would use him as a starter as long as they get fair value in return. The 27-year-old right-hander is earning $2.7 million this season and remains under team control through 2013. He is currently rehabbing an abdominal strain with Triple-A Rochester.

Kevin Slowey (abdominal strain) will make two more rehab starts for Triple-A Rochester. We originally heard Sunday would be his last one, but he'll have an additional outing. It's really just a technicality, as Slowey is expected to be optioned to Rochester and remain in their rotation once he's officially off his rehab. He remains a prime candidate to be traded later this month.

Kevin Slowey (abdominal strain) will make his next minor league rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Rochester. He's scheduled to throw around 70-75 pitches. Slowey has a 4.30 ERA and 11/1 K/BB ratio over five rehab appearances between High-A Fort Myers and Triple-A Rochester. He should be ready to return shortly after the All-Star break, though the Twins' plans for him aren't immediately clear. He's an obvious trade candidate in the days ahead.

Kevin Slowey (abdominal strain) allowed two runs over 2 2/3 innings Tuesday as he continued his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester. It was his first start with the Twins' Triple-A affiliate. Slowey allowed four hits while striking out two, walking none and hitting two batters. He'll likely need a couple more outings before returning from the disabled list, though with his stated preference to be a starting pitcher, he could find himself in another organization before long.

Kevin Slowey told Jim Mandelaro of the Democrat and Chronicle that he expects to be pitching for another team soon. Slowey has made no secret the fact that he wants to start, and the Twins might accommodate him by sending him to another organization. We still think he's a better option for the rotation than Brian Duensing, but the Twins appear committed to Duensing as a starter. Slowey is currently on the DL working his way back from an abdominal strain.

Kevin Slowey (abdominal strain) gave up two runs over 3 1/3 innings in a rehab appearance for High-A Fort Myers Thursday. Despite the less than ideal showing, Slowey is feeling healthy and will move up to Triple-A Rochester to start Sunday. He could be ready for activation after that, or the Twins could choose to leave him at Triple-A as insurance for the rotation.

Kevin Slowey (abdominal strain) will throw about 50 pitches Wednesday in his second minor league rehab appearance with High-A Fort Myers. Slowey allowed two runs over two innings in his first rehab appearance Saturday while striking out four and walking none. The Twins soured on him as a reliever before the injury, so they'll likely continue to stretch him out in the minors.

Kevin Slowey (abdominal strain) will throw 3-4 innings at an undetermined minor league affiliate Wednesday. Slowey allowed two runs over two innings for High-A Fort Myers Saturday in his first rehab appearance but did strike out four without walking anyone. He might be ready to return to his long relief duties if Wednesday's outing goes off without a hitch.

Kevin Slowey (abdominal strain) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with High-A Fort Myers. He is scheduled to pitch two or three innings. Slowey was cleared to begin a rehab assignment after throwing 30 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday. The 27-year-old right-hander has been sidelined for over a month with an abdominal strain.