Phil Hughes has been diagnosed with pneumonia and won't be available in relief for Sunday's season finale against the Royals, LaVelle E. Neal of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Hughes has been diagnosed with pneumonia and won't be available in relief for Sunday's season finale against the Royals, LaVelle E. Neal of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Hughes' immune system has taken a beating lately, as he previously fell ill last week, forcing him to skip a scheduled start. With the Twins eliminated from postseason contention earlier this weekend, the team will allow the right-hander to recover from the illness and get an early start on his offseason.