PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.  — The Minnesota Twins made slugger ByungHo Park one of their final roster cuts despite a strong performance at the plate throughout spring training, in favor of a 13-man pitching staff.

Park was among six players reassigned to minor league camp on Thursday before the Twins traveled to Port Charlotte for an exhibition game against Tampa Bay. With Kennys Vargas (left foot) injured and likely to be sent down or placed on the disabled list, backup outfielder Robbie Grossman is slated for now as the primary designated hitter.

Catcher John Ryan Murphy also was optioned to Triple-A Rochester, and utility infielder Ehire Adrianza (right oblique strain) and left-handed reliever Ryan O’Rourke (left forearm strain) were placed on the 10-day disabled list. Adrianza and O’Rourke are eligible for activation as early as April 9.

Also, the Twins chose rookie left-hander Adalberto Mejia as the fifth starter over right-hander Tyler Duffey.

“Not that Duffey didn’t pitch well, but we were more intrigued by what he can do to help us in the bullpen,” manager Paul Molitor said.