A pair of Minnesota Twins will represent the United States in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Catcher Joe Mauer and reliever Glen Perkins were named to the roster, the Star Tribune reports.
It’s the first appearance for both players.
Presenting manager Joe Torre's @USABaseball roster for 2013 @WBCBaseball: pic.twitter.com/OiAa8tXS
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First baseman Justin Morneau is expected to be named to the Team Canada roster, which will be released later today.