Twins opt to send Reed on rehab assignment

BOSTON -- Reliever Addison Reed, who has been out since July 11 with right triceps tightness, will not be activated this weekend at Fenway Park and will instead head out on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

Reed, who threw a live bullpen session on Tuesday in Toronto, was originally expected to be activated from the DL without a rehab assignment, but the Twins decided to get him in Minor League action after the layoff. He's scheduled to pitch on Friday and Sunday, and could return for the homestand that begins Monday against the Indians.

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