Twins place INF Jose Miranda (back) on injured list

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The Minnesota Twins placed infielder Jose Miranda on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a low back strain.

With two games left in their season, the Twins also recalled right-hander Diego Castillo and utility player Michael Helman and optioned left-hander Kody Funderburk.

Miranda, 26, batted a career-best .284 with nine homers and 49 RBIs in 121 games this season.

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