Thornburg signed a minor league contract with the Twins back in June and wound up making just five relief appearances for the Twins before being designated for assignment in early July. The 33-year-old veteran reliever will likely have to latch on elsewhere on a new minor league pact.

Thornburg passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment last week and will remain with the Twins as organizational relief depth. The 33-year-old righty has made 14 solid relief appearances this season between the Braves and Twins.

Thornburg managed a 2.79 ERA but a 4/6 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 innings with the Twins. Juan Minaya is taking his spot.

The Twins had signed Thornburg to a minor league contract earlier this month. He'll join the team after Chi Chi Gonzalez was designated for assignment.