Fien (shoulder) expects to return from the disabled list after the minimum 15 days, LaVelle E. Neal of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Fien, who dealt with some shoulder issues earlier in the season, was diagnosed with a strain after Wednesday's outing. He has five holds and a 0.97 WHIP over 10.1 innings this season, but he's only struck out three batters. Once healthy, he should be assured of a setup role in the Minnesota bullpen.

Fien (shoulder) was officially placed on the 15-day DL with a right shoulder strain Thursday, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports. This was anticipated after he left Wednesday's game with the injury, especially since the shoulder had given him issues earlier in the season. Michael Tonkin was brought up from Triple-A Rochester to take Fien's spot in the Twins' bullpen.

Fien (shoulder) appears headed for the disabled list, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Although nothing is official yet, the Twins are likely to bring up Michael Tonkin, so it seems Fien going to the disabled list would be the corresponding move.

Fien will get further testing on his injured shoulder, but the Twins are hopeful he will avoid a DL stint, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports. He did not want to talk about the the shoulder following Wednesday's game, but manager Paul Molitor said Fien's shoulder was still a bit tender. He left in the ninth inning with the injury, and it's not the first time this year that his shoulder has bothered him. Continue to monitor his status and consider him day-to-day for now.

Fien gave up three runs and five hits over one inning Tuesday against Detroit before departing with an undisclosed injury in the ninth inning, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Fien missed a few days to a shoulder injury earlier in April, but it's not clear if this injury is related. Fien had been one of the few reliable arms in the Minnesota's before Tuesday's ugly outing.

Fien threw 1.1 scoreless innings in Thursday's win over Kansas City for his second hold of the season. Fien was sidelined last weekend with a sore shoulder, but has had scoreless outings in back-to-back games. He looks healthy and ready to resume his role as the top setup man to closer Glen Perkins.

Fien (shoulder) threw a 10-pitch side session Monday morning and is available for Monday's game, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports. Fien missed the last three games due to a sore shoulder. Watch his next few outings closely to make sure he doesn't have a setback.

Fien (shoulder) is unavailable Sunday against the White Sox, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Fien will now be unavailable to provide middle relief help for the Twins in for the third straight game. The club is hoping the right-hander can avoid a DL stint, but their hand may be forced if he's unable to return to action soon.

Fien was unavailable Friday due to a sore shoulder, but played catch in the outfield before batting practice Saturday morning, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Fien is reportedly available for Saturday's game, but watch his status the next few days to see if this is a serious ailment.

Fien threw a scoreless inning in Wednesday's spring training loss to Tampa Bay. He lowered his spring ERA to 1.13 with just a 2:1 K:BB ratio in eight innings. Fien's lack of strikeouts this spring are concerning, but he may just be working on pitches as one of the few veterans considered a lock for the bullpen. Fien will likely become the top setup option ahead of closer Glen Perkins.