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Garver will be called up by the Twins from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Brandon Warne of Zone Coverage reports.

The backstop's former collegiate coach congratulated him, and his family is traveling to watch his debut, so that's just as good a confirmation as any. He has smashed opposing pitching with a .291/.387/.541 line, 17 home runs and 45 RBI across 372 plate appearances for the Red Wings. Upon his arrival, Garver, 26, will be listed as the third catcher (assuming the Twins keep Chris Gimenez) but may have the inside track at regular playing time as the designated hitter, especially with Robbie Grossman (thumb) on the disabled list.

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