"Twins designated hitter Jim Thome was claimed on waivers by the Indians, while the White Sox were awarded the waiver claim on Twins outfielder Jason Kubel, according to a FOXSports.com report.
Minnesota has until noon CT on Friday to work out deals with the claiming teams, but can also pull the claimed players back off waivers.
The Twins, however, did not offer a comment, as waiver moves are supposed to be confidential, per Major League rules. "