Minnesota Twins third baseman Joe Crede left Saturdays game against Tampa Bay in the fourth inning after fouling a ball off his left knee.

The Twins said Crede has a bruised knee and that X-rays were negative. He is day to day.

Brendan Harris moved from shortstop to third base after Crede came out. Matt Tolbert replaced Harris at shortstop.

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Padres activate OF Floyd from 15-day DL

The San Diego Padres activated Cliff Floyd from the 15-day disabled list before Saturday nights game with the Colorado Rockies.

Floyd had been sidelined this season with a strained right shoulder and went on the DL on April 5.

He spent a week on a rehab assignment with Class A Lake Elsinore where he hit .190 in 21 at-bats. Floyd met with manager Buddy Black and San Diegos medical staff Saturday.

He was honest with us, Black said. He will be used as a pinch-hitter off the bench, but will not play in the outfield.

The Padres optioned Drew Macias to Triple-A Portland to make room for Floyd. Macias hit .278 with a home run and five RBIs in 18 at-bats with San Diego.

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