Twins optimistic on injury front with Nolasco, May

Nolasco fans Castellanos 0:11 4/8/15: Ricky Nolasco strikes out Nick Castellanos swinging with the bases loaded to end the 3rd inning SEATTLE -- Ricky Nolasco could be back in the Twins' rotation soon.

The right-hander, who has been on the 15-day disabled list with elbow inflammation, made a rehab start for Class A Cedar Rapids on Sunday, and reports were positive. Nolasco went five innings and threw 67 pitches. He gave up one unearned run on three hits and struck out five without walking a batter.

Twins manager Paul Molitor said he would confer with general manager Terry Ryan soon about the next step for Nolasco, who would be due to pitch on Friday, but that he was encouraged by the reports.

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