The Minnesota Twins cleared a 40-man roster spot by placing outfielder Carson McCusker on unconditional release waivers, according to The Star Tribune's Bobby Nightengale. McCusker is expected to play in Asia next year.
Now possessing an open roster spot, the Twins will likely select someone in the Rule 5 Draft, set to begin at 1 p.m. CST today in Orlando, Fla.
The Twins will have the fourth pick in the Rule 5 Draft. They have the opportunity to select an available player after the Colorado Rockies, Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals, respectively.