From the Strib's Joe Christensen:

Twins center fielder Torii Hunter has a broken left ankle and no apparent tendon damage, but he could still miss the rest of the season, test results showed today.

Hunter, who injured the ankle trying to make a first inning catch Friday at Fenway Park, underwent an MRI exam and CT scan of his left foot and ankle Monday.

The good news, according to the team's announcement, was that the results didn't show any evidence of a tendon tear. But it did show a small non-displaced fracture of the talus, or ankle, bone.

Hunter is expected to be on crutches for three to four weeks. Surgery does not appear necessary, but the team gave no timetable for his return.

Hunter, 30, has hit .269 with 14 home runs and 56 RBI this season. He went on the 15-day disabled list after Friday's game. Lew Ford has taken his place in center field.

Boone released

Later Monday afternoon, the Twins called an end to the Bret Boone experiment. Boone, who hit .170 during his stint with the Twins, was cut loose. Taking his place on the roster will be shortstop Jason Bartlett, who started the season as the Twins' everyday shortstop. He was called up from Class AAA Rochester.