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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Resting Saturday Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 5:50 PM Buxton isn't in the Twins' lineup Saturday against the Angels. Analysis: Buxton will sit down for the start of Saturday's contest after going 1-for-5 with an RBI during Friday's series opener. Alex Kirilloff, Austin Martin and Max Kepler will start across the outfield in his absence, and Trevor Larnach will serve as the Twins' designated hitter.
Jose Miranda Jose Miranda Not starting Saturday Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 5:47 PM Miranda isn't in the Twins' lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels. Analysis: Miranda will catch a breather Saturday after stringing together back-to-back multi-hit performances in his last two games. Kyle Farmer will get the nod at the hot corner instead and bat eighth.
Nick Wittgren Nick Wittgren Joins Twins on minors deal Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 9:17 PM Wittgren signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Friday. Analysis: Wittgren posted a 4.97 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 29 innings with the Royals last season, and he'll now attempt to work his way back to the majors as part of the Twins organization. The 32-year-old righty will report to Double-A Wichita but could advance to Triple-A St. Paul if he gets off to a fast start with Wichita.
Griffin Jax Griffin Jax Secures fourth save Fri, Apr 26, 2024, 6:27 AM Jax earned the save Thursday against the White Sox, striking out one over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning. Analysis: Jax entered the game with one out and the bases loaded to protect a four-run lead in the top of the ninth inning, and he got Eloy Jimenez to go down swinging before Robbie Grossman reached on a fielding error, bringing home a run. Jax's next pitch coaxed a groundout from Andrew Vaughn to secure his fourth save of the season. The right-hander has not allowed a run in any of his last four appearances and has held his opponents hitless in each of his last three, striking out four over that stretch while not issuing any walks. However, Jax's stint as closer is likely about to end with Jhoan Duran (oblique) on a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul and poised to make his 2024 debut within the next week or so.
Justin Topa Justin Topa Starting rehab assignment Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 11:18 AM Topa (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Topa opened the season on the shelf with left patellar tendinitis but has been cleared to test himself in a game setting. The reliever presumably will need multiple rehab appearances before returning from the 15-day injured list and slotting back into the Minnesota bullpen.
Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Getting day off Thursday Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 10:03 AM Buxton is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox. Analysis: Buxton looks to be getting a routine day off, affording Austin Martin a turn in center field Thursday. Buxton has shown signs of life at the plate over his last eight games, slashing .323/.344/.613 with one homer run, four doubles and one triple during that stretch.
Ronny Henriquez Ronny Henriquez Sent to Triple-A Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 9:52 AM The Twins optioned Henriquez to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday. Analysis: Henriquez tossed two scoreless frames in his lone appearance while he was up with the big club. He's clearing out to make room for right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson, who was recalled from St. Paul ahead of his scheduled start Thursday versus the White Sox.
Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Recalled ahead of start Thu, Apr 25, 2024, 9:50 AM The Twins recalled Woods Richardson from Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday. Analysis: He will start Thursday's game against the White Sox, and with Louie Varland back in the minors, Woods Richardson will have an opportunity to stick in the Twins rotation for a while. The right-hander spun six innings of one-run ball against the Tigers on April 13, but a 6.08 ERA across 13.1 innings in three starts with St. Paul this season suggests that fantasy managers should exercise caution with him.
Willi Castro Willi Castro Two hits, homer Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 10:50 PM Castro went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double during Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox. Analysis: Castro tagged Garrett Crochet for a three-run homer in the second inning, plating Austin Martin and Christian Vazquez for his second long ball of 2024. Castro has generated a hit in six of his last seven games, a stretch in which he has four extra-base hits, a .333 batting average and five runs batted in.
Griffin Jax Griffin Jax Notches another save Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 10:39 PM Jax pitched a perfect ninth inning and struck out one to pick up his third save of the season Wednesday against the White Sox. Analysis: Jax seems to have taken hold of the closing job in place of Jhoan Duran, who's on the mend after sustaining an oblique injury. Jax has twirled back-to-back perfect innings for a pair of saves and owns a 2.70 ERA with a 14:3 K:BB over 11 appearances (10.0 innings).
Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Struggles with power Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 10:25 PM Ryan (1-1) picked up the win Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out eight. Analysis: Although Ryan only gave up four hits on the day, three of them went for extra bases, including solo homers to Kevin Pillar and Korey Lee. Ryan has been tagged for three or more earned runs in three of his five starts this season but boasts an incredible 38:4 K:BB and a 1.01 WHIP in 28.2 innings. He's tentatively lined up for a rematch with the White Sox on Monday.
Ronny Henriquez Ronny Henriquez Demotion imminent Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 10:03 PM Henriquez will be optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Henriquez was selected from St. Paul on Monday to add depth to Minnesota's bullpen, but he will head back across the Mississippi River on Thursday to make room for Simeon Woods Richardson. In his first big-league stint of the season, the 23-year-old reliever struck out two batters across two scoreless innings during his lone appearance.
Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Starting Thursday Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 9:56 PM Woods Richardson will be recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday to start against the White Sox, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Woods Richardson was originally expected to join the Twins' rotation for Friday's game against the Angels, but he will instead come up a day early to give Bailey Ober an extra day of rest before starting Friday. The 23-year-old righty fared well during his first big-league start of the year, allowing one run across six innings in a win over the Tigers on April 13. However, he has struggled to find success in the minors, accumulating a 6.08 ERA across 13.1 innings in three starts. Ronny Henriquez will be optioned to St. Paul upon Woods Richardson's arrival.
Jhoan Duran Jhoan Duran Another rehab outing on tap Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 6:33 PM Duran (oblique) is scheduled for a second rehab appearance with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Analysis: According to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com, the right-hander averaged 98.1 mph with his fastball -- down a couple ticks from the usual triple digits -- and surrendered two runs on four hits over one inning during Tuesday's rehab outing, but he felt fine physically during and after the appearance. Duran said he dealt with some mechanical issues during spring training that affected his velocity, and it's possible those problems flared up again. It's unclear how many rehab outings the Twins are looking for, but the 26-year-old could return within the next week if he continues to progress with no issues.
Carlos Correa Carlos Correa Could return soon Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 5:24 PM Correa (oblique) said Wednesday he could return during the Twins' upcoming road trip, which begins Friday against the Angels and runs through next Wednesday against the White Sox, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. Analysis: Correa did some glove work and took swings Wednesday as he ramps up his baseball activities, and there's a chance he returns from the injured list without a minor-league rehab assignment. The star shortstop's progress over the next few days should provide a better indication of whether a rehab stint will be necessary.
Max Kepler Max Kepler Gets Wednesday off Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 2:09 PM Kepler is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. Analysis: After going 3-for-8 with four RBI and a run scored while starting the first two games of the series following his return from the injured list, Kepler will get a breather Wednesday. Kepler doesn't appear to have suffered any setbacks in his recovery from a right knee contusion; instead, the lefty-hitting outfielder's absence Wednesday likely has more to do with southpaw Garrett Crochet being on the bump for Chicago.
Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Heads to bench versus lefty Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 2:07 PM Larnach is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. Analysis: After starting each of the past seven games while going 7-for-20 with four extra-base hits (two home runs, two doubles), the lefty-hitting Larnach will retreat to the bench while southpaw Garrett Crochet takes the hill for the White Sox. Though Minnesota's outfield ranks became more crowded earlier this week when Max Kepler returned from the IL, expect manager Rocco Baldelli to open up at least semi-regular work for Larnach while he's wielding a hot bat.
Edouard Julien Edouard Julien Resting Wednesday Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 2:04 PM Julien is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. Analysis: The lefty-hitting Julien will retreat to the bench Wednesday while southpaw Garrett Crochet takes the bump for Chicago. Kyle Farmer will step in for Julien at second base and will bat eighth.
Alex Kirilloff Alex Kirilloff Riding pine Wednesday Wed, Apr 24, 2024, 2:03 PM Kirilloff is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. Analysis: The lefty-hitting Kirilloff will get his first day off since April 15 while the White Sox bring a southpaw (Garrett Crochet) to the hill Wednesday. With Kirilloff on the bench, Ryan Jeffers will get a day off behind the plate and will serve as Minnesota's DH.
Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Heating up at plate Tue, Apr 23, 2024, 10:50 PM Buxton went 3-for-4 with a double and a game-tying home run in the ninth inning in Tuesday's win over the White Sox. Analysis: Buxton has started to heat up as he's hitting .333 (9-for-27) with four doubles, a triple and home run over his last seven games. More importantly, he's healthy and playing regularly in center field. He's getting a day at DH and and a day of rest each week, but otherwise is full speed.