The Minnesota Twins have placed pitcher Michael Pineda on the 10-day injured list with right knee tendinitis.

They promoted Devin Smeltzer to take his place in the rotation and make his major league debut against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Pineda struck out six Brewers in six innings on Monday night, finishing a strong May after a rough April. There was no sign of injury during or after the game.

Smeltzer was acquired last season from the Dodgers in the trade for second baseman Brian Dozier.