Twins hopeful Ricky Nolasco (ankle) will return soon

Minnesota Twins pitcher Phil Hughes throws against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning Monday, May 4, 2015, at Target Field in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)Minnesota starting pitcher Trevor May adjusts his cap after giving up a hit to Toronto in the first inning at Target Field on Friday, May 29, 2015. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)Ricky Nolasco

Paul Molitor

BOSTON -- The Twins are hopeful right-hander Ricky Nolasco will be able to avoid the disabled list after an MRI on his right ankle showed no structural damage.

Nolasco, who had to leave Sunday's start against Toronto in the second inning, will try to throw a bullpen Thursday at Fenway Park. That rules him out of starting Friday's…