Carson McCusker News: Set to be called up from Triple-A

McCusker is expected to be called up from Triple-A St. Paul before Sunday's game against the Brewers, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.

McCusker will take the place of Byron Buxton, who was placed on the 7-day concussion IL on Saturday. McCusker signed with the Twins as a UDFA in 2023 and isn't viewed as a top prospect as a 27-year old playing in Triple-A. However, he's hitting .350 with 10 home runs and a 1.062 OPS in 38 games this year with St. Paul, so he may get a chance to prove he's for real with the Twins having several openings in the lineup due to injury.