Samuel Deduno struggled on Tuesday, allowing four runs -- three earned -- over 4 1/3 innings in a no-decision win against the Orioles. He allowed six hits, walking three and striking out five. This being the 28-year-old's second Major League start, it's harsh to nitpick, but Minnesota's five-man rotation is open to Triple-A fodder at this point. Deduno (5.59 ERA over two starts) shouldn't be used outside of the deepest of AL-only leagues.

Samuel Deduno pitched fairly well in his first MLB start on Saturday, limiting the hard-hitting Rangers to three runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings. Deduno walked three and struck out three in the game. Pitching against the Rangers in Arlington is a tough task for any opposing pitcher, let alone a 28-year-old making his first Major League start. Given the circumstances, Deduno turned in a solid performance and did more than enough to keep the Twins in the game. Most of the damage against him came via the longball, with Josh Hamilton and Adrian Beltre each launching solo homers in the game. He did post a 2.14 ERA and 46 K's in 42 innings in nine starts for Triple-A Rochester, so he could be worth a look as a matchup play in deeper formats if he remains in the Twins rotation.

Twins purchased the contract of RHP Samuel Deduno from Triple-A Rochester. Deduno will make the start Saturday against the Rangers. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 2.14 ERA and 46/22 K/BB ratio in 42 innings across nine starts at the Triple-A level this year, but he's not a recommended option in fantasy leagues.

Twins signed RHP Samuel Deduno to a minor league contract. Deduno earned a spot on the Padres' Opening Day roster last spring, but he was demoted in April and never made it back. We'd bet against him playing a factor for the Twins.