What It Means:

Perkins has been out since April of last year with multiple shoulder issues, but as the Twins send Dietrich Enns (shoulder) to the DL, the 34-year old will finally make his return. However, after serving as the team's closer from 2013 to 2015, he figures to pitch in low-leverage situations for the Twins this season.

Over just 12 innings of work the rest of the season, our numbers expect Perkins to tally 14 strikeouts and 7 earned runs against 52 total batters.