Sano back, looking to shed weight for 2019

Sano exits with an injury in 2nd DETROIT -- Miguel Sano was back in the Twins' lineup Tuesday night against the Tigers for the first time since Sept. 4, when he injured his lower left leg sliding into second base. Sano said that it's important for him to finish this season on a high note, but he also laid out some of what he'll be doing in the offseason to prepare his body for 2019.

Part of Sano's goal when he gets home to the Dominican Republic after the season is to drop some of the weight that has been plaguing him in 2018 and be in shape for Spring Training.

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After being selected to the All-Star Game in 2017, Sano spent much of the offseason unable to condition…