ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the Twins "really want to move" Josh Willingham, but a competing executive said he doesn't think "they're getting any bites."

The Mariners and Yankees have both been connected to Willingham, but it appears their interest might not be very strong. Willingham has 10 homers in 57 games this season but is batting just .219/.361/.421 overall. He's a free agent after the season, so the Twins would love to get something for him now while they can.

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reports that the Mariners are talking to the Twins about Josh Willingham.

It's not surprising, as the M's have been searching for a right-handed bat and Willingham is one of the better ones available. At this point, it's not clear how far along the talks are between the two clubs. Willingham entered play Tuesday batting just .219/.361/.421, but he's slugged 10 homers over 57 games.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Yankees are showing interest in Josh Willingham.

They're also considering Marlon Byrd and Alex Rios, but Willingham appears to be at the top of their list in part because he's a free agent after this season. Willingham is batting .215 10 homers in only 56 games this season, as he missed 41 contests with a fractured wrist. The 35-year-old has played in pitchers parks his entire career, so a move to Yankee Stadium would be a nice boost to his fantasy value.

Josh Willingham went 2-for-3 with a go-ahead homer off Bryan Shaw in the eighth as the Twins edged the Indians 4-2 on Monday.

Willingham had been in an 11-for-89 dry spell before tonight, with just one homer since June 25. The Twins sure would like to see him find his stroke again this week and give himself some trade value in advance of the deadline.

Josh Willingham hit a solo homer, drew a walk, and scored the winning run in Saturday's extra-inning victory over the Yankees.

It was the eighth homer of the season for Willingham and his first since June 24. While the 35-year-old has struggled to stay healthy, he could generate trade interest this month for his power and patience from the right side of the plate.

Josh Willingham is not in Saturday's lineup against the White Sox.

He's just getting a day off to rest. Chris Parmelee will make the start in left field.

Josh Willingham went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the White Sox.

Willingham broke a scoreless tie in the second inning with a smash to left field off of Jose Quintana. The outfielder has six homers on the season along with 20 RBI and an impressive .258/.408/.473 slash line in 120 plate appearances. Willingham had missed 41 games earlier in the season with a fractured wrist, but he seems to be just fine now.

Josh Willingham singled and ripped a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over the Blue Jays.

Willingham's two-run jack in the first inning got the scoring started for the Twins, and they wound up cruising to a series win over the Jays. "Hammer" has been limited to 23 games this season due to injury but has smashed the ball when healthy, hitting .311/.459/.568 with five homers and 18 RBI.

Josh Willingham hit a three-run home run, his fourth home run of the season, against the Brewers on Tuesday.

The homer was Willingham's only hit in four at-bats. The 35-year-old has raked since coming off the disabled list on May 26, as he has nine hits -- including four home runs -- in 29 at-bats. He's hitting .304/.459/.587 through 15 games.

Josh Willingham launched a game-tying solo homer in the ninth inning of Sunday's comeback win over the Yankees.

Willingham led off the frame with a blast to left field off of Yankees closer David Robertson before the floodgates opened up for five additional runs. The longball was Willingham's third in his last four games, as he's already hitting for power seven games into his return from the DL.

Josh Willingham had an RBI single and a walk Saturday against the Yankees.

Willingham is 5-for-19 with two home runs, five RBI, and five walks since coming off the disabled list on Monday. He's a decent option for those who need pop in deeper mixed fantasy leagues.

Josh Willingham homered for the second consecutive night, leading the Twins to a 6-1 win over the Yankees in New York on Friday.

Willingham finished the night 1-for-4. His solo shot off Vidal Nuno in the fourth inning put the Twins ahead to stay. Since returning from the disabled list on May 26, he's hitting .250 (4-for-16) with two homers and four RBI in his first five contests.

Josh Willingham had a two-run homer, an RBI single and two walks Thursday versus the Rangers.

Willingham, who came off the DL on Monday, entered with one RBI in nine games this season. He's going to get as much playing as he can handle between left field and DH, which should leave less for Jason Kubel to do. It's possible he'll get hurt again, but the time DHing makes him a better bet to stay healthy than he was last year.

Twins activated OF Josh Willingham from the 15-day disabled list.

Willingham didn't show much on his minor league rehab assignment, hitting just .185/.241/.370 over eight contests at Triple-A Rochester, but the Twins desperately need his bat back in the lineup. He should be scooped up in any mixed leagues where he may be available.

Josh Willingham (wrist) will be activated from the disabled list on Monday.

Willingham has batted just .185/.241/.370 over eight rehab games at Triple-A Rochester, but Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said that the outfielder "is seeing the ball and his timing is looking really good." Willingham needs to be scooped up in deeper mixed leagues where he may have been dropped.

During an appearance on MLB Network Radio on Sirus XM on Tuesday, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire estimated that Josh Willingham (wrist) is likely to be activated on the team's upcoming homestand.

Willingham is 2-for-12 with five strikeouts through four rehab games in Triple-A, but he hasn't reported any issues with his wrist. "He was out six weeks and my guess would be that he'll meet us when we get back home," said Gardnehire. "The hand is feeling good." The Twins return home next Monday for a four-game series against the Rangers.

Josh Willingham (wrist) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in his first minor league rehab game at Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

Willingham has been on the shelf since early April due to the left wrist injury and is now finally making tangible progress toward a return. He's on track to be activated by the Twins at some point next week.

Josh Willingham (wrist) is headed to Triple-A Rochester to begin a minor league rehab assignment.

Willingham took batting practice Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday without issue. He has been on the disabled list since early April with a left wrist injury. If all goes well, the outfielder will be activated next week.

Josh Willingham (wrist) could begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Rochester this weekend.

Willingham took batting practice without any issues Tuesday and will take BP again Wednesday before hopefully being cleared for game action. He should need too many rehab appearances, so it's sounding like the outfielder could rejoin the Twins sometime next week.

Josh Willingham (wrist) will take batting practice on Sunday.

Willingham had to cut a batting practie session short last Tuesday after feeling renewed discomfort in his left wrist. However, he's been taking flips and hitting off a tee the last few days with no issues and is ready to give BP on the field another shot. He seems likely to require a rehab assignment before returning.