Josh Willingham

Josh Willingham doubled and hit a solo home run in Wednesday’s loss to the Angels.

The home run was Willingham’s first in 16 games, though the two-hit night was his second straight after he began May in an 0-for-14 funk. Hitting .312/.418/.624 through Minnesota’s first 30 games, Willingham is doing what was expected of him and more when the Twins gave him $21 million last December.

Josh Willingham returned to action on Tuesday May 8.

Josh Willingham (mouth) is back in the lineup Tuesday.

Willingham was held out of Monday’s game because of a skin condition near his mouth. He’s batting cleanup and starting in left field Tuesday night against the Angels.

Josh Willingham isn’t playing Monday due to a skin condition near his mouth.

It was originally reported that he had the flu, but evidently that’s not the case. Willingham should be considered day-to-day.

Josh Willingham is not in Monday’s lineup due to illness.

While Willingham won’t start, he is available off the bench. Erik Komatsu will make the start in left field Monday.

Josh Willingham is not in Monday’s lineup.

No word yet on whether his absence is injury-related. Erik Komatsu will start in his place and bat eighth.

Josh Willingham went 3-for-5 with a triple, double and two RBI in Sunday’s win over the Royals.

Both extra-base hits came against Bruce Chen, while Willingham has now driven in 15 runs on the season. Despite some poor defense, Willingham’s .353/.457/.706 triple slash and 13 extra-base hits have him looking like one of the offseason’s best free agent signings.

Twins activated OF Josh Willingham from the paternity leave list.

He’s starting in left field Saturday and batting fourth. Before he left, Willingham was the Twins’ hottest hitter, with a team-high five home runs and 13 RBI. Minnesota optioned Ben Revere to Triple-A Rochester on Friday in a corresponding move.

Twins placed OF Josh Willingham on the paternity leave list.

Willingham left the team after Tuesday’s game to be present for the birth of his third child. He could be back in time for Friday’s game, though it’s possible he won’t return to the lineup until Saturday.