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Right-hander Alex Wimmers, Minnesota's first-round pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft, is making good progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery in August. He's made three appearances in the Florida Gulf League, posting a 2.45 ERA with nine strikeouts and two walks over 7 1/3 innings. He's expected to move up to Class A Advanced Fort Myers soon if all goes to plan.

"The goal is that in a few starts he'll be ready to start with the Miracle," Antony said. "Hopefully, he can join that club and carry his weight."
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Wimmers sighting

Righthander Alex Wimmers, the Twins? first-round pick in 2010 who has battled control and elbow problems, is on the comeback trail.

Wimmers, who had Tommy John surgery last year, has made four appearances for the Twins rookie team in the Gulf Coast League, posting a 2.38 ERA over 11⅓ innings.

?He?s already up to three and four-inning [outings] now,?? Twins General Manager Terry Ryan said. ?We?re hoping to shift him across the street soon.??

That means sending him to Class A Fort Myers for some innings before the season ends. The Twins would like to see Wimmers pitch during the offseason ? perhaps in the Arizona Fall League ? then figure out where to start him next year.
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http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/218190062.html
 
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Minnesota Twins: Prospect Alex Wimmers has surgical procedure on elbow
By Mike Berardino
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Posted: 10/25/2013

Right-hander Alex Wimmers, the Twins' first-round draft pick in 2010, underwent a surgical procedure about a week ago to decompress the radial nerve in his throwing elbow.

Wimmers, who returned from Tommy John surgery to throw 15 innings in the Gulf Coast League, dealt with irritation in his elbow during instructional league, which ended Oct. 8. He remains in Fort Myers rehabbing his elbow and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training.

Twins farm director Brad Steil said it's not uncommon for Tommy John surgery patients to experience similar irritation after they return to action.

Wimmers, taken 21st overall out of Ohio State and signed for $1.332 million, turns 25 on Nov. 1. Wimmers has been limited to 77 1/3 pro innings (4.31 earned-run average) and one start above Class A due to injury issues.
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http://www.twincities.com/twins/ci_...-prospect-alex-wimmers-has-surgical-procedure
 
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