--RHP R. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Carlos Silva (right elbow tendinitis) was placed on the disabled list on Aug. 

The Seattle Mariners weren't very helpful to the White Sox over the weekend, losing three games to the team tied with Chicago atop the AL Central. 

This is why the Minnesota Twins were willing to give Joe Nathan so much money. 

This is why the Minnesota Twins were willing to give Joe Nathan so much money. 

This is why the Minnesota Twins were willing to give Joe Nathan so much money. 

Seattle Mariners knuckleballer R. 

The Seattle Mariners recalled left-hander Ryan Feierabend from Triple-A Tacoma to make Sunday's start against the Minnesota Twins. 

Doing the little things all season have added up for the Minnesota Twins, who try to complete a three-game sweep of the AL-worst Seattle Mariners on Sunday at the Metrodome. 

Once again, the Minnesota Twins got 'em over and got 'em in. 

Carlos Silva was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with what the Seattle Mariners called tendinitis in his elbow. 

--RHP R. 

MEDICAL WATCH: INF/OF Willie Bloomquist (strained right hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 

The Mariners can afford to be patient concerning right-hander Josh Fields. 

--RHP R.