Danny Santana (back) could be available off the bench Tuesday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Santana (back) could be available off the bench Tuesday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Analysis:

Santana will not start Tuesday, but he was able to take batting practice prior to the game, so it appears he was at least close to playing. Santana reported feeling "stiff" Tuesday, but if he is feeling better Wednesday, he could play for the first time since Saturday.