Darvish encountered trouble early, allowing three singles and a walk in the first. Eddie Rosario singled to put the Twins ahead before Darvish struck out the side.

Kepler’s groundout extended the lead to 2-0 after Jake Cave tripled to lead off the second inning.

The Twins have won three of seven.

Willson Contreras led off the fourth with a double for the Cubs and advanced on a groundout but was thrown out at home on Javier Báez’s grounder to third.

The Cubs recalled outfielder/infielder José Martínez from its alternate site in South Bend, Ind., and optioned left-handed pitcher Josh Osich to South Bend before the game.

Twins: DH Nelson Cruz (sore knee) was out of the lineup for the second consecutive day. With Monday an off day, Cruz — who had been playing with the injury can take advantage of three days of rest manager Rocco Baldelli said.

Cubs: RHP Tyler Chatwood (right forearm strain) threw from 105 feet Saturday. Surgery has not been discussed for him, general manager Jed Hoyer said. … Cameron Maybin replaced Kyle Schwarber in LF in the third inning. No reason was announced.