The Twins already were without third baseman Royce Lewis for opening day because of a strained left hamstring.

That likely means Jose Miranda will make the Opening Day roster and starter at third base. He's Option 3 after Royce Lewis (hamstring) and Lee. The Twins could also slide Willi Castro from second base to third base and give Eddy Julien starts at second if they prefer that angle over Miranda at third.

The Twins' 26-man roster took a significant step toward clarity on Sunday morning. Their Rule 5 draftee was informed that he won't make the club, while two key contributors will start on the injured list.