Grandal's 50-game suspension for testing positive for elevated levels of testosterone ends May 28. He's not sure if the Padres will recall him immediately, but Grandal said his focus is on making sure he's getting his at-bats leading up to his potential recall.

"I've got to get my work in first," Grandal said, per MLB.com. "I'm trying to get as many at-bats as I can here and trying to get a feel for the game again at the upper levels. I think they're going to be enough for me to go up to the big leagues. Whether I go up on the 28th or not, that's all up to [San Diego general manager] Josh Byrnes, I guess. I'm just concentrating on getting at-bats down here."

Gonzalez was designated for assignment May 18, and will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Gonzalez started three games for the team after being acquired from the Cubs earlier this season. Though 32 at-bats, Gonzalez is hitting .250/.286/.375. 

Unfortunately, Uggla's home run was just his second hit in his last eight games since having a seven-game hit streak end May 9. Uggla is batting .071 (2 for 28) with one double, one home run and four RBI in his last eight games.

Denorfia has hit safely in four of his last five games, batting .400 (8 for 20) with three RBI. His batting average has gone from .283 to .301 in that span. Denorfia is batting .294 with one double, one home run, six RBI and eight runs in 15 May games (13 starts).

The Twins were considering three pitchers for Friday's start, and chose Samuel Deduno. Manager Ron Gardenhire said Gibson will eventually pitch in the rotation this year, but now wasn't the time. Gibson has a 3.25 ERA through nine Triple-A starts this season. 

The team needed a starter Friday, and three pitchers were being considered. Manager Ron Gardenhire confirmed on MLB Network Radio that Deduno has been picked to make the start. In three Triple-A starts, Deduno has a 2.70 ERA in 16 2/3 innings. 

Venable is batting .280 (14 for 50) with a .620 slugging percentage and .953 OPS in his last 14 games. He also has two doubles, four stolen bases, eight runs and nine RBI in that span.

Danks has been sidelined with a shoulder injury. He's made four starts in the minors. In his three Triple-A starts, Danks has a 3.45 ERA in 15 2/3 innings. Danks' first start of the year will come against the Marlins. 

"Nick Hundley's quotes are in the past," Black said. "I talked to them both, then they spoke. They're all good."

Hundley is expected to share the catching duties once Grandal's suspension ends.