Twins' Trevor Plouffe: Progressing from rib injury

Plouffe (ribs) was doing some running and throwing out to 90 feet Friday prior to the Twins' game against the Red Sox, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press reports.

Analysis:

Plouffe has been out since July 2 with a cracked rib, but looks to be progressing in time to return to play around the first week of August. He also began to take cuts off a tee but will still need to start live hitting and take in a few games on a rehab assignment before rejoining the Twins.