Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have reinstated third baseman Joe Crede from the 15-day disabled list in time for tonight’s game at Toronto.  

Crede was placed on the disabled list with a lower back strain on August 28, retroactive to August 22.  In 88 games with the Twins this season, Crede is batting .229 (75-for-328) with 16 doubles, one triple, 15 home runs and 48 rbi.