Joe Nathan with pain in right elbow

Joe Nathan has the pedigree of being one of the better closers in the game, so hearing something like this might frighten the Twins fan. If Nathan is gone for an extended period of time, Pat Neshek or Jose Mijares could fill in very well as the closer for the Twins. If Ron Gardenhire feels it necessary, Neshek and Mijares can share the role coming from both sides, but one of those pitcher can handle the job themselves just as well until Nathan comes back. There’s no need for panic.