Blyleven Returns to the Twins in Waiver Deal

Right-hander Bert Blyleven was reacquired by Minnesota in a waiver deal with the Cleveland Indians and will report to the Twins tonight at Anaheim Stadium, where they play the Angels.

Blyleven, who is under contract through next year, was purchased for the waiver price of $20,000, Twin spokesman Tom Mee said.

Also, the Twins sold pitcher Curt Wardle, outfielder Jim Weaver and infielder Jay Bell, to the Indians for $20,000, Mee said.

Blyleven played for the Twins from 1970 until 1976 when he was traded to the Texas Rangers.

Blyleven, 34, who joined the Indians in 1981 after one season with Texas and three seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, has a 9-11 record this season with a 3.26 earned-run average in 23 games. He leads the majors with 15 complete games.