Twins’ Culpepper leaves game after getting hit by pitch; X-rays negative

Minnesota Twins shortstop Kaelen Culpepper left Saturday's game against Cleveland in the third inning after being hit by a 95 mph fastball from Franco Aleman, according to Yahoo Sports. The right-handed hitter was hit in the upper back and tended to by trainers, but was able to make his way to first base before being removed from the game.

X-rays were negative and Culpepper was diagnosed with a right shoulder contusion, the team said. He is considered day to day and has been hitting .286 in 30 games since making his major league debut on August 7.

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