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Connor Prielipp Connor Prielipp Set to start Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 8:23 AM
Prielipp (finger) is listed as the Twins' probable starting pitcher for Sunday's game versus the A's.
Analysis: Prielipp landed on the shelf just before the All-Star break due to a blister on his left middle finger, but he's apparently been cleared to rejoin the big-league rotation after one rehab start. The left-hander initially appeared set to take the mound in Saturday's contest, but Kendry Rojas instead ended up making a spot start in place of Mike Paredes (oblique). Prielipp has a 5.00 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 71:25 K:BB across 66.2 innings this season in his first taste of the big leagues, and he could have some workload limitations Sunday since he covered just three frames in his rehab outing. |
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Mike Paredes Mike Paredes Suffers oblique injury
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 7:00 PM
The Twins announced that Paredes suffered a left oblique strain prior to his start against the Athletics, which led to him being scratched Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
Analysis: While warming up in the bullpen before his slated start, Paredes suffered a left oblique strain, scratching him from Saturday's game. On the season, Paredes owns a 4.72 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 19:13 K:BB. It is unclear how much time the 25-year-old will miss and if it will potentially require an IL stint. |
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Mike Paredes Mike Paredes Scratched from start
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 6:39 PM
The Twins scratched Paredes from his start Saturday against the Athletics.
Analysis: After being scratched right before Saturday's game, Kendry Rojas will start for Minnesota. The Twins have yet to announce why Paredes will not make the start he was slated for. |
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Marco Raya Marco Raya Activated from IL, sent to St. Paul
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 4:35 PM
Minnesota reinstated Raya (shoulder) from the injured list Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A St. Paul, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
Analysis: After missing a little over two weeks with a right shoulder impingement, Raya is healthy again and will make his way to the Triple-A squad. Raya made just three appearances with the big-league club before being sidelined. With St. Paul, the 23-year-old has posted a 6.26 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 44:16 K:BB in 41.2 innings. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Not starting Sunday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:42 PM
Ryan has been scratched from Sunday's start against the Athletics due to right arm fatigue, Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North reports.
Analysis: Twins manager Derek Shelton relayed that the Twins expect Ryan to return at some point during the upcoming series against the Royals that begins Tuesday, but a date for the right-hander has not been confirmed. He's coming off a dreadful performance against the Guardians this past Monday, when he allowed eight runs on 10 hits (including a career-worst six home runs) while striking out three across four innings in a loss. A replacement for Ryan on Sunday has yet to be announced. |
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Luke Keaschall Luke Keaschall Sitting Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 2:56 PM
Keaschall is not in the Twins' starting lineup against the Athletics on Saturday.
Analysis: Keaschall has faced left-handed pitching this season but will be idle against A's southpaw Brady Basso while the Twins start Trevor Larnach, Byron Buxton and Alan Roden in the outfield from left to right. Keaschall has gone 6-for-21 (.286) with one steal and one RBI in seven games since the All-Star break. |
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Julian Merryweather Julian Merryweather Returns from IL
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:02 AM
Merryweather (hamstring) allowed one hit and no walks over a scoreless inning of relief Wednesday after being reinstated from Triple-A St. Paul's 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Merryweather was placed on St. Paul's IL coming out of spring training after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring strain in late February, and he then suffered a setback shortly after beginning a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League in early May. The veteran righty restarted his rehab assignment July 4 and compiled a 2.84 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 10:1 K:BB in 6.1 innings over six appearances between the FCL and Single-A Fort Myers before St. Paul brought him back from the IL. |
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Connor Prielipp Connor Prielipp Looks on track to start Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:20 AM
Prielipp (finger) threw a bullpen session at Target Field on Thursday and is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's home game versus the Athletics, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Twins have yet to announce a starter for Saturday's contest, but all signs point to Prielipp getting the nod, assuming his bullpen session went according to plan. Minnesota placed Prielipp on the IL on July 9 after he developed a blister on his middle finger, with the trip to the shelf enabling the Twins to manage his workload during the second half of the season. Prielipp -- who underwent elbow surgeries in 2021 and 2023 -- is already up to 85.1 innings this season between the majors and Triple-A St. Paul, after he tossed a career-high 101.1 innings across three minor-league affiliates in 2025. He was limited to three frames during his rehab start with St. Paul last weekend, and it wouldn't be surprising if Prielipp were capped at around four or five innings in his first start back from the IL. |
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Luke Keaschall Luke Keaschall Gets aboard three times
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 11:04 PM
Keaschall went 0-for-1 with two walks, one hit-by-pitch and a stolen base in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Athletics.
Analysis: Keaschall got on base three times despite posting just his second hitless effort in seven games since the All-Star break. The 23-year-old has been fairly steady with the bat in July, hitting .347 (17-for-49) as he continues to find a home in right field. Overall, he's batting .260 with a .703 OPS, four home runs, 13 steals, 29 RBI, 51 runs scored, 14 doubles and one triple over 98 contests. Unfortunately for his fantasy managers, Keaschall's counting stats are nearly identical to his 49-game sample from 2025. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Two steals in Friday's loss
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 11:00 PM
Lewis went 0-for-2 with two walks and two stolen bases in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Athletics.
Analysis: Lewis was held hitless for the fourth time in his last seven games, but he was able to draw multiple walks for the second contest in a row. He's picked up three steals over his last two games to make good use of his time on base. The infielder is now batting .211 with a .675 OPS, 10 home runs, nine steals, 30 RBI, 33 runs scored and 12 doubles over 70 contests this season. Friday marked his fourth appearance at second base in 2026, though he most often occupies one of the corner infield spots. |
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Zebby Matthews Zebby Matthews Quality start in loss
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 10:57 PM
Matthews (4-8) allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out one over six innings to take the loss Friday versus the Athletics.
Analysis: Matthews bounced back from his last outing, when he was lit up for 10 runs (eight earned) over three innings. However, he posted his lowest strikeout total in any game this season despite earning his first quality start over four outings in July. The 26-year-old right-hander is now at a 5.21 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 59:24 K:BB through 76 innings over 13 starts this season. Matthews' next start is projected to be at home versus the Royals, which is another favorable matchup that should give him a chance to build some positive momentum. |
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Activated from Triple-A IL
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 4:38 PM
Culpepper (hand) was activated from Triple-A St. Paul's 7-day injured list Friday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
Analysis: Culpepper has appeared in just two games for St. Paul since June 28 due to a glute injury and, most recently, a hand injury that was severe enough for him to go on the 7-day IL. He's progressed enough in his recovery to return to Triple-A, where he is slashing .272/.376/.492 with 15 steals, 14 home runs and 43 RBI across 295 plate appearances. |
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Victor Caratini Victor Caratini Back in Friday's lineup
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 3:29 PM
Caratini (knee) is in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Athletics.
Analysis: After being removed early from Wednesday's matchup against Cleveland with a right knee contusion, Caratini is back in the starting lineup Friday. The 32-year-old will start at first base and bat sixth for Minnesota. |
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Jack Anderson Jack Anderson Picks up first save
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 6:36 PM
Anderson earned the save in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Guardians in extra innings. He logged a walk and a strikeout in a scoreless inning.
Analysis: After the bulk of Minnesota's high-leverage arms pitched earlier in the contest, it was Anderson who got the call to protect a two-run lead in the 12th inning in just his fifth major-league appearance and second with the Twins. The 26-year-old right-hander got the job done, stranding the free runner on second base while working around a two-out walk to earn the save. Overall, Anderson has allowed three runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out eight across 10.1 innings this season between Minnesota and Boston. |
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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Excellent in no-decision
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 6:30 PM
Bradley did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Guardians, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over seven innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Bradley was excellent Thursday, with the lone blemish against him coming on a Patrick Bailey solo homer in the fifth inning. It's the fourth time that Bradley has gone seven innings while allowing two runs or fewer in his last six starts -- he's posted a 2.84 ERA in that span (38 innings). Overall, his ERA sits at 3.69 through 20 starts (114.2 innings) this season with a 1.22 WHIP and 129:46 K:BB. Bradley currently lines up to face the Royals at home his next time out. |
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Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Out of lineup against righty
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 10:21 AM
Larnach is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Cleveland.
Analysis: Guardians righty Gavin Williams has reverse splits, with righties posting a .791 OPS as compared to a .652 OPS by lefties, thus the lefty-swinging Larnach gets a breather. Austin Martin will patrol left field and bat seventh in the series finale. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Knocks home four in win
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:30 PM
Lee went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: Lee brought his on-base streak to eight games with a single and home run, and he's batting .310 (9-for-29) with two doubles, a triple, and a homer during that stretch. The long ball was Lee's first since late June, though he still had a .741 OPS during that 18-game power drought thanks to a .300 average. The 25-year-old is slashing .254/.310/.436 with 56 RBI, 46 runs scored, and 15 homers across 362 at-bats in 2026. |
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Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Homers in win
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:20 PM
Larnach went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two additional RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Guardians.
Analysis: This was Larnach's second multi-hit effort in the series against Cleveland to continue his hot run at the plate. In his last 30 games, the 29-year-old is batting .352 with five homers, 20 RBI, 17 runs and a .990 OPS. That hot hitting has boosted Larnach's slash line to .291/.380/.449 through 84 contests this year. |
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Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Inefficient in no-decision
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:01 PM
Ober took a no-decision Wednesday against the Guardians, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out two across four innings.
Analysis: Ober dealt with a lot of traffic on the basepaths, which led to Cleveland manufacturing four runs without any extra-base hits against him. The 31-year-old threw 89 pitches, which marks his highest total since coming back from the elbow injury in early July. The righty has a 4.40 ERA,1.40 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB over 14.1 frames since coming off the IL. He lines up for a matchup against Kansas City next week. |
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Victor Caratini Victor Caratini Exits with injury
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 7:17 PM
Caratini was removed from Wednesday's game against the Guardians with a right knee contusion, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Caratini wasn't able to finish his at-bat in the fifth inning after fouling a ball off his knee. He appears to have escaped the incident without suffering any structural damage, though the Twins could still give him a day or two off to recover as a precaution. |
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