Chris Parmelee reached all three times he was up Monday, going 2-for-2 with a walk. He was off to a 3-for-15 start before raising his average to .292 today. Parmelee projects as the Twins' starter in right field this year. He won't be an asset defensively out there, but he could hit .260 with 15-20 homers if he gets 550 at-bats.

Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Chris Parmelee is the frontrunner to start in right field in 2013. Ben Revere will slide over to center field following the trade of Denard Span. Parmelee batted just .229/.290/.380 with five homers in 64 games for the Twins in 2012, but he would have some AL-only league appeal if he wins a starting job.

Chris Parmelee delivered a pinch-hit two-run triple in his return to action Monday night against the Yankees. Parmelee was away from the team over the weekend in order to be with his wife, who gave birth to the couple's first child. The 24-year-old is hitting .316 (18-for-57) with with three homers and 13 RBI in 17 games since returning from the minors last month.

Chris Parmelee returned to action on Monday September 24.

Chris Parmelee has left the Twins to be with his wife as she gives birth to their first child. The out-of-contention Twins are letting Parmelee stay with his family through the weekend, as he's not expected to rejoin the club until Monday. Parmelee is batting .314/.345/.549 with three homers in 15 games since rejoining the Twins late last month.

Chris Parmelee returned to action on Saturday September 15.

Chris Parmelee (groin) is out of the Twins' lineup again Friday. Parmelee had a pinch-hit single Thursday against the Royals, but hasn't started a game since Sunday due to right groin strain. It's not clear when he'll be ready to return.

Chris Parmelee returned to action on Thursday September 13.

Chris Parmelee (groin) had a pinch-hit single in Thursday's win over the Royals. Parmelee hasn't started for four games due to a right groin strain. He was removed for a pinch-runner following Thursday's single, and it's not clear when he'll be ready to start again.

Chris Parmelee was scratched from Monday's lineup with right groin soreness. He's considered day-to-day. Matt Carson will start in his place in right field Monday against the Indians.