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Plouffe (intercostal strain) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 18, Cold Omaha's Brandon Warne reports.

Plouffe was diagnosed with a right intercostal strain shortly after being removed from Sunday's game against the Angels. Though initially considered day-to-day, he'll now be out until at least May 3. Jorge Polanco was called up from Triple-A Rochester for the corresponding transaction, but Eduardo Nunez figures to get most of the playing time at third base. Although he could play the hot corner in a pinch, Miguel Sano will remain in the outfield.

General manager Terry Ryan said that Plouffe (ribs) will "more than likely" be placed on the disabled list following Monday's game against the Brewers, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Plouffe was removed from Sunday's contest and eventually diagnosed with a right intercostal strain. In the aftermath of the game, he revealed that he'd been tending to the injury for awhile, so the Twins may be leaning toward giving the third baseman a rest, likely of the 15-day variety. In his stead Monday, Eduardo Nunez covered the hot corner, though Eduardo Escobar is also a candidate to fill in at the position.

Plouffe (ribs) is out of the lineup Monday against the Brewers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Plouffe was diagnosed with a right intercostal strain Sunday, and it appears the issue is still lingering enough to warrant another off-day for the third baseman. It's unclear how much longer he'll stay out of the lineup, but that should become clearer within the next few days. Eduardo Nunez will man the hot corner and bat leadoff in his stead Monday.

Bregman was named Texas League Player of the Week after hitting .400 (16-for-40) with five home runs, 13 RBI and a stolen base in his first 10 games with Double-A Corpus Christi.

Bregman's fantasy appeal in dynasty leagues isn't as high as it should be due to Carlos Correa blocking him in Houston, but his performance last week should remind owners of his true value. The second overall pick of the 2015 draft has already exceeded his home run total from 66 games in A-ball last season.

Longoria went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in Sunday's 3-2 victory over the White Sox.

The veteran third baseman started off the season by hitting safely in six of his first seven games, a stretch that included three multi-hit outings and two homers. However, he's cooled off over the subsequent five contests, hitting only .200 (4-for-20) over that span with no homers, an RBI and a run scored. He has managed to hit safely in three of his last four, and is still slashing a respectable .265/.280/.429 line over his first 49 at-bats of the season. With the entire Rays offense stuck in a general malaise so far in 2016, Longoria's production is likely to receive a boost in conjunction with the rest of the lineup making greater contributions as the season unfolds.

Moustakas went 1-for-4 with a solo homer Sunday at the Athletics.

Moustakas' fourth blast of the season gave the Royals an early two-run lead in a game they'd go on to lose. He's now homered in two of his last three games, and despite a .217 batting average, he moved his OPS up to .802.

The Twins will rest Plouffe (ribs) for a few days before making a decision on a DL stint, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Plouffe was removed from Sunday's game and eventually diagnosed with a right intercostal strain. In the aftermath of the extra-inning win, he said that he's felt the concern in recent days but doesn't believe it's "serious." Ultimately, his bout of rest will help determine whether he requires a more lengthy rehab process.

Donaldson went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a run, and a double Sunday at the Red Sox.

Donaldson's double in the seventh inning drove in a run to give the Blue Jays a little breathing room in a winning effort. He's now posted multi-hit efforts in three of his last four contests to bring his batting average up to .357.

Plouffe was diagnosed with a right intercostal strain, and is day-to-day, LaVelle Neal of the Star Tribune reports.

Plouffe was taken out of Sunday's game with the Angels in the 10th inning due to the rib muscle injury. It doesn't appear to be a serious injury, and he could be back as soon as Monday's game with the Brewers.

Plouffe suffered an apparent abdominal injury during Sunday's game against the Angels, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Plouffe swung and hit a foul ball, then grabbed his side in discomfort. It is unclear how severe the injury to Plouffe's side is, but the Twins may provide an update on his status at the end of Sunday's game.