The Minnesota Twins announced Monday that pitcher Kevin Slowey will undergo surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Slowey has been on the disabled list since July 4 with a strained right wrist. He was trying to rehab the injury but suffered a setback Friday and was shut down.

The Minnesota Twins have placed 10-game winner Kevin Slowey on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right wrist. Slowey (10-3) left his start Friday against Detroit after just three innings because of the injury.

Albert Pujols hit a pair of two-run homers Saturday, lifting the St.

Kevin Slowey limited Houston to a run over six innings Friday and reached 10 wins for the season in boosting Minnesota to a 5-2 decision over the Astros. Slowey (10-2) gave up only three hits and struck out six.

Jose Lopez had three hits, including a home run, and two RBI Sunday to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. Russell Branyan and Jamie Burke each homered for the Mariners, who have won four of their last five games. Erik Bedard (5-2) got the win after giving up two runs on