Perkins to start for Twins

The Minnesota Twins optioned shortstop Trevor Plouffe to make room for Glen Perkins, Wednesday's starting pitcher.

The Twins announced the move after beating the Chicago White Sox 12-6 on Tuesday night and plan to recall the left-handed Perkins from Triple-A Rochester. He will start in place of Kevin Slowey, who has a sore elbow.

It will be his first appearance with the Twins this season after making 43 starts for them over the previous two, going 18-11. He was optioned at the end of March after battling a back problem in spring training and is 4-9 with a 6.08 ERA in 23 starts for the minor league club.

Slowey is expected to start Sunday against Oakland.

First baseman Justin Morneau (concussion) did not travel with the team to Chicago, electing instead to work out at home.