Cole Irvin might not save the day for the Minnesota Twins, but he gives them another starting pitcher to choose from over the final two weeks of the regular season.

The Minnesota Twins optioned right-handed relief pitcher Jorge Alcala to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, clearing roster space for Cole Irvin, who was claimed on waivers Monday from the Baltimore Orioles.

The Minnesota Twins announced that they claimed LHP Cole Irvin off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles and designated RHP Randy Dobnak for assignment in a corresponding move. The Twins will still need to make a 28-man roster move before Irvin is added to the active roster tomorrow when he is eligible.