Eduardo Nunez

Twins giving Eduardo Nunez a breather Thursday

Minnesota Twins infielder Eduardo Nunez is getting the day off Thursday.

What It Means:

Nunez has been sliding a bit in recent weeks, so Eduardo Escobar will fill in at shortstop and bat second against Philadelphia Phillies' right-hander Jerad Eickhoff.

Despite some regression, Nunez still boasts a .313/.345/.472 season slash line with nine home runs and 26 RBI's in 263 appearances at the plate. His 17 stolen bases are the fifth most in baseball.