Danny Valencia Slumping, 0-for-17

Ron Gardenhire only has a handful of infield configurations available to him. Limitations in player swaps leave the slumping Danny Valencia without a day off.

Valencia is 0-for-17 in May. He struck out for the fourth time this month on Monday. He is hitting .207 for the season, and his on-base-plus-slugging percentage is just .536.

Alexi Casilla (recovering from a bruised throwing shoulder) and Jamey Carroll can play second base, third base and shortstop. Brian Dozier played all three positions in the minor leagues.