Manager Ron Gardenhire said he hopes to start Pinto at catcher Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, the St. Paul Pioneer-Press reports.

Manager Ron Gardenhire said he hopes to start Pinto at catcher Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, the St. Paul Pioneer-Press reports.

Analysis:

It would be the second start in three days for Pinto, who got the nod in Sunday's loss to the Indians. In 26 September at-bats for the Twins, Pinto has five hits (.192), four of which have gone for doubles.