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Returns from IL
Mon, May 25, 2026, 10:29 PM
Jimenez (finger) was activated from the 7-day injured list Thursday.
Analysis: Jimenez was placed on the injured list to begin the 2026 campaign due to a fractured right ring finger, but he's been cleared to return to action at Single-A Fort Myers. The 20-year-old is 3-for-11 with one home run, two RBI and three runs scored in three appearances since being activated. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Pops sixth homer
Mon, May 25, 2026, 9:43 PM
Lee went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a hit-by-pitch in Monday's 3-1 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Lee took left-hander Anthony Kay deep on the fourth pitch of the game, and that was all the offense Minnesota could muster Monday. It was just Lee's sixth homer of the season and his first since April 26. Now manning third base for the Twins following Royce Lewis' demotion to Triple-A St. Paul last week, Lee is slashing .256/.313/.411 with the six long balls, 27 RBI, 23 runs scored, three stolen bases and a 13:36 BB:K across 196 plate appearances this season. |
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Zebby Matthews Zebby Matthews Third straight quality start Monday
Mon, May 25, 2026, 9:36 PM
Matthews (1-2) took the loss Monday against the White Sox, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk with six strikeouts across six innings.
Analysis: Matthews has made three starts since being recalled from Triple-A St. Paul, and he's a perfect three-for-three with quality starts. He was burned by the long ball in this one, surrendering a first-inning solo homer to Munetaka Murakami and a second-inning two-run shot to Drew Romo. That was all the scoring the White Sox needed in this one. Matthews now owns a terrific 2.37 ERA and 17:2 K:BB across 19 innings this season. Opponents aren't making hard contact against the right-hander, and he's walked just 2.1 percent of batters faced. Matthews is doing more than enough to remain in Minnesota's rotation. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee New primary third baseman
Mon, May 25, 2026, 1:50 PM
Twins manager Derek Shelton confirmed Monday that Lee will be used primarily at third base moving forward, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Lee's glove work at shortstop has been poor, and with Royce Lewis having been optioned to Triple-A St. Paul, Lee has made four straight starts at the hot corner. Ryan Kreidler looks to be in line for the bulk of the starts at shortstop for the time being, though top prospect Kaelen Culpepper could get a look at the position before long. |
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Victor Caratini Victor Caratini Exiting starting lineup
Mon, May 25, 2026, 11:17 AM
Caratini is absent from the lineup for Monday's tilt versus the White Sox.
Analysis: Caratini is the Twins' new primary catcher after Ryan Jeffers (hand) got injured, but he'll get a breather for Monday's matinee. Alex Jackson is behind the dish and batting ninth. |
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Gabriel Gonzalez Gabriel Gonzalez Optioned to Triple-A
Mon, May 25, 2026, 10:51 AM
The Twins optioned Gonzalez to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gonzalez was with the big club for its weekend series in Boston while Tristan Gray was on paternity leave. The rookie made one start and picked up his first major-league hit during his brief time in the majors, but with Gray back in the fold, Gonzalez will return to St. Paul. |
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Tristan Gray Tristan Gray Back from paternity leave
Mon, May 25, 2026, 10:49 AM
The Twins activated Gray from the paternity leave list Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gray was away from the team this past weekend in Boston as he welcomed a new child to the family. Gabriel Gonzalez was sent down to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding roster move. |
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Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Mixed results in win
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:07 PM
Ober (6-2) earned the win against the Red Sox on Sunday, allowing four runs on seven hits and no walks with three strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: Ober filled the zone with 59 strikes on 82 pitches, but three of the four runs he surrendered came via two homers. The 30-year-old has now yielded seven earned runs across 10 innings since throwing a complete-game shutout May 12, though he was still able to log at least five frames for the ninth straight outing. He'll carry a 3.92 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 43:17 K:BB across 62 innings this season into a road matchup against the Pirates. |
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Travis Adams Travis Adams Secures one-out save
Sun, May 24, 2026, 4:04 PM
Adams earned the save against the Red Sox on Sunday, retiring the only batter he faced in the ninth inning.
Analysis: Adams entered with a one-run lead, two outs and runners on the corners in the ninth inning and escaped the jam on just one pitch to earn first career save. The 26-year-old has now posted three straight scoreless outings after yielding three earned runs over his first two appearances since making his season debut May 10. He owns a 3.38 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB across eight innings and becomes the 11th Twins pitcher to record a save in 2026. |
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Ryan Kreidler Ryan Kreidler Gets short-term bump in playing time
Sun, May 24, 2026, 11:22 AM
Kreidler will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: Kreidler will draw a fourth straight start at shortstop after going 3-for-12 with a home run, a double, four RBI and an additional run scored over the previous four contests. His run as a lineup regular is likely to come to an end in short order, however, as Brooks Lee is expected to settle back in as the Twins' everyday third baseman when Tristan Gray (personal) returns from the paternity list Monday. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Not in Sunday's lineup
Sun, May 24, 2026, 11:12 AM
Lee is not in the Twins' starting lineup against the Red Sox on Sunday.
Analysis: Lee went 2-for-8 with two runs across his last two games against Boston and will be on the bench for Sunday's series finale while Ryan Kreidler starts at shortstop and bats ninth. Lee has gone 19-for-74 (.257) with one steal, seven RBI and nine runs scored since May 1. |
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Luke Keaschall Luke Keaschall Sitting again Sunday
Sun, May 24, 2026, 11:10 AM
Keaschall is not in Minnesota's starting lineup against Boston on Sunday.
Analysis: Keaschall will end up sitting in each of the last two games of the series, with Orlando Arcia starting at second base and batting seventh against Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray. Keaschall is slashing .233/.318/.307 with 10 steals (in 12 attempts), one home run and 18 RBI across 201 plate appearances this season. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Sitting Sunday
Sun, May 24, 2026, 11:08 AM
Buxton is not in the Twins' starting lineup against the Red Sox on Sunday.
Analysis: Buxton will get a breather Sunday after going 3-for-10 with one home run, three RBI and five strikeouts over the first two games of the series. James Outman will start in center field and bat eighth in the series finale in Boston. |
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Taylor Rogers Taylor Rogers Nabs one-out save
Sat, May 23, 2026, 10:47 PM
Rogers secured the save Saturday against the Red Sox, striking out one in the ninth inning.
Analysis: Right-hander Andrew Morris began the ninth inning for the Twins before giving way to the left-handed Rogers, who caught Jarren Duran looking for the final out of the game after Duran unsuccessfully challenged the call. Minnesota figures to continue mixing and matching its ninth-inning options going forward. Through 19 innings, Rogers has a shaky 3.79 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB to go with five holds and two saves in as many chances. |
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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Impressive in return
Sat, May 23, 2026, 10:38 PM
Bradley (5-1) earned the win Saturday against the Red Sox, allowing one run on three hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Making his first start since coming off the injured list, Bradley picked up right where he left off before going down with right pectoral inflammation. The 25-year-old right-hander has now tossed at least five innings while yielding two runs or fewer seven times among his nine starts, and Saturday marked his third straight outing with at least seven strikeouts. Bradley will carry an outstanding 2.77 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 59:19 K:BB over 52 frames into his next scheduled matchup with the division-rival White Sox in Chicago. |
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Luke Keaschall Luke Keaschall Losing playing time
Sat, May 23, 2026, 11:20 AM
Keaschall is not in Saturday's lineup against the Red Sox.
Analysis: This is the fourth time in the last seven games Keaschall has opened the game on the bench. He is hitting .268 with a .414 OBP, zero home runs and three steals in 18 games this month. Orlando Arcia will man the keystone against lefty Jovani Moran. |
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Luis Garcia Luis Garcia DFA'd by Twins
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:35 AM
The Twins designated Garcia for assignment Saturday.
Analysis: Garcia has found little success across his nine appearances for the Twins, allowing 10 earned runs and posting a 2:4 K:BB in just 8.2 innings, and he'll now be cast off the active and 40-man rosters to make room for Taj Bradley's (pectoral) return from the IL. The 39-year-old Garcia is a candidate to be released by the organization if he clears waivers. |
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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Activated ahead of start
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:29 AM
The Twins reinstated Bradley (pectoral) from the injured list Saturday.
Analysis: After a near-minimum stay on the injured list, Bradley will return to the active roster and start Saturday's game against Boston. His workload will likely be limited during his first appearance back, however, since he threw just 42 pitches over 1.2 innings during his lone rehab outing at Triple-A St. Paul. Luis Garcia was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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Austin Martin Austin Martin Plays hero Friday
Fri, May 22, 2026, 10:31 PM
Martin went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 8-6 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Martin came up clutch with what proved to be the game-winning two-run blast in the top of the seventh inning. It was a much-needed swing for the 27-year-old, who entered the contest in an 0-for-14 slump over his past five contests. For the year, he's slashing a solid .297/.413/.398 with two homers, 13 RBI, 17 runs scored and seven steals across 155 plate appearances. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Powers offense in win
Fri, May 22, 2026, 10:23 PM
Buxton went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 8-6 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Buxton delivered an RBI single in the second inning before launching a two-run blast in the seventh. Despite missing five straight games recently with a sore hip flexor, the 32-year-old has now tallied eight homers and 15 RBI through 14 May contests. For the year, he's slashing .264/.322/.588 with 16 long balls, 26 RBI, 35 runs scored and four steals across 199 plate appearances. |
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