Twins utility man Mickey Gasper, who appeared to be on the verge of making his first Opening Day roster, was removed from Sunday’s game against the Red Sox after colliding with shortstop Brandon Winokur on a ground ball.

Lee, Stewart to begin season on IL; Rule 5 pick Castellano will also not make team.

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It was a quiet winter for the Twins, then it was mostly a quiet camp.

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