Twins activate Nick Punto (hamstring) from the disabled list

The Minnesota Twins have activated infielder Nick Punto from the disabled list, according to the Pioneer Press.

Punto has been sidelined since August 19 with a pulled hamstring, and prior to that he was on the disabled list from July 29 until August 16 with a strained hamstring as well.

Manager Ron Gardenhire hinted earlier in the week that the team might consider activating Punto before he's ready to play at 100% speed, simply because there are no repercussions now that rosters have expanded in September.

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