The Twins have traded right-hander Kevin Slowey to the Rockies for a player to be named later.
Slowey, who went 0-8 with a 6.67 ERA in 2011, was out from May to August because of an abdominal strain.
He made eight starts and six relief appearances and the Twins went 0-14 in those games.
Rockies Acquire Slowey From Twins