KANSAS CITY -- Right-hander Ervin Santana will make his long-awaited return to the Twins' rotation on Wednesday in Toronto, manager Paul Molitor said on Sunday.
Santana, who has been out since undergoing surgery to remove calcium deposits from his right middle finger in early February, made his final rehab start with Triple-A Rochester on Friday. He went six innings, allowing one run on two hits and three walks, while throwing 66 pitches.
Left-hander Adalberto Mejia will start Monday's series opener against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, but he is expected to be optioned after the game with Santana taking Mejia's spot in the rotation.