LUKE HUGHES RUMORS & GOSSIP

Athletics claim Luke Hughes off waivers

The Oakland Athletics have claimed off waivers infielder Luke Hughes from the Minnesota...
Via PRO Rumors  |  April 23, 2012

Oakland claims Luke Hughes off waivers from Twins

Former Twins infielder Luke Hughes was claimed off waivers Sunday by the Oakland Athletics. Minnesota designated Hughes for assignment on Wednesday to free up a roster spot for pitcher Jason Marquis. "I'm very happy to say that I'm off to Oakland," Hughes tweeted Sunday. "Thank you to the Minnesota Twins organization and to the fans. Can't wait for the...
Via Fox Sports North  |  April 22, 2012

Twins cut Hughes to make room for Marquis

The Minnesota Twins have cut infielder Luke Hughes to open a roster spot for pitcher Jason Marquis, who has been recalled from Double-A New Britain to start against the New York Yankees. Marquis, who grew up in New York and still lives in the city, was set to make his first appearance with his new team. He signed a $3 million, one-year contract with the Twins in the offseason but...
Via AP on Fox  |  April 18, 2012

Twins activate Marquis; DFA Luke Hughes

The Minnesota Twins designated infielder Luke Hughes for assignment Wednesday in order to free up a roster spot for pitcher Jason Marquis. Marquis began the season in Double-A New Britain as he worked to build up arm strength after missing time during spring training due to a family emergency. Signed as a free agent by Minnesota this offseason, Marquis is scheduled to make his Twins...
Via Fox Sports North  |  April 18, 2012

Oliver gives up first runs in Tigers loss

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Luke Hughes hit a three-run homer, and Liam Hendriks allowed two runs and four hits over four innings Wednesday as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3. Hendriks, who started four games for the Twins last season, has a 1.64 ERA and hopes to win a spot in the Twins' rotation. He struck out two and walked none. Matt Maloney followed and struck...
Via Fox Sports Detroit  |  March 21, 2012

Twins' Hughes heading in the right direction

FORT MYERS, Fla. Twins infielder Luke Hughes played Sunday for the first time since straining his right shoulder while playing winter ball in his native Australia. While Hughes went 0-for-3 with a strikeout, he said everything felt good with his shoulder one day later."It was awesome," Hughes said. "A good bit of weight off the shoulders a little bit, to know I can...
Via Fox Sports North  |  March 05, 2012

Hughes almost recovered from shoulder injury

FOXSportsNorth.com will track reports from the news outlets already in Florida until March 4, when Tyler Mason will begin covering the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers. A look at Friday's top story lines from camp: Hughes almost ready: The Twins will open their exhibition season Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays in Fort Myers. The Star-Tribune reported that infielder Luke Hughes...
Via Fox Sports North  |  March 02, 2012

Good news for Hughes: Shoulder just inflamed

Twins infielder Luke Hughes received welcome news on Wednesday, as a second opinion by Dr. Lewis Yocum on an MRI exam taken on Hughes' strained right shoulder found only inflammation.
Via mlb.com  |  February 22, 2012

Twins' Hughes hurts shoulder in winter ball

MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota Twins infielder Luke Hughes injured his right shoulder while playing in his native Australia this winter, and he'll be out 3-4 weeks as a result. Hughes, 27, was playing for the Perth Heat of the Australian Baseball League this winter. He hurt his shoulder while sliding into home during his team's semifinal game earlier this month. "Being so...
Via Fox Sports North  |  February 10, 2012

Hughes to have shoulder examined

Twins infielder Luke Hughes is headed to Minnesota on Thursday to have his right shoulder examined by club physician Dr. Dan Buss after injuring it in a home-plate collision in his native Australia.
Via mlb.com  |  February 08, 2012
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