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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Solid again in no-decision
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 8:29 PM
Woods Richardson did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 4-1 extra-inning loss to the Rays, allowing one run on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 6.2 innings.
Analysis: Despite throwing just 51 of 88 pitches for strikes, Woods Richardson turned in a quality start and kept the Rays in check aside from a solo homer by Junior Caminero in the fourth inning. While he's posted a modest 6:3 K:BB through two starts, the 25-year-old owns a 2.31 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 11.2 innings. He lines up for a road matchup against the Blue Jays next weekend. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Not in lineup Sunday
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 11:59 AM
Lewis is not starting Sunday versus Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Lewis will open the game on the bench after starting Minnesota's first eight games of the campaign. He's batting just .167 so far, though he's belted two homers, collected five RBI and stolen one base. Tristan Gray is getting a start at the hot corner in Lewis' stead. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Back in lineup Sunday
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 10:14 AM
Buxton (forearm) is starting at DH and batting second against Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Analysis: Buxton was hit in the forearm by a pitch Friday and was held out of Saturday's contest. However, he appears to have avoided a major injury given his return to the lineup Sunday. The All-Star outfielder has struggled to begin the campaign, slashing .154/.207/.269 with just one RBI and a 1:9 BB:K through seven games. |
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Garrett Acton Garrett Acton Called up to Minnesota
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 9:33 AM
The Twins recalled Acton from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
Analysis: Minnesota acquired Acton in a trade with Miami on Thursday, and the right-hander will quickly get a chance to show the Twins what he can do. Acton worked just one MLB game last year while with the Rays, walking two batters in a hitless and scoreless inning, and he posted a 4:1 K:BB over two outings spanning 2.1 frames this season in the minors before being called up. In a corresponding roster move. Zak Kent was optioned to St. Paul. |
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Zak Kent Zak Kent Sent down to minors
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 9:28 AM
The Twins optioned Kent to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
Analysis: Kent has pitched in two games for Minnesota this season, allowing two earned runs on four hits (including two homers) while posting a 2:5 K:BB over 3.2 innings. He's struggled with his control in the minors and majors, so he may be asked to focus on that aspect of his game while with St. Paul. Right-handed pitcher Garrett Acton was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Mick Abel Mick Abel Tagged with loss Saturday
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:33 PM
Abel (0-2) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Rays after allowing four runs on six hits and three walks while fanning three across four innings.
Analysis: Abel had to labor through 84 pitches (53 strikes) just to get through four innings, and by the time he left the game, the Twins were down 4-1 already. Abel, who made his season debut in relief in a loss to the Orioles on March 29, has enjoyed a disappointing start to the season. Through 7.1 innings and two appearances, he's already allowed nine earned runs on 14 hits and seven walks while fanning seven. If he stays in the rotation, his next start would be lined up for next week against the Tigers. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Returning Saturday
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 5:13 PM
Lee (illness) will start at shortstop and bat eighth against the Rays on Saturday.
Analysis: After missing two games due to an illness, Lee seems to be feeling better and will return to the starting nine Saturday to face left-hander Steven Matz. Lee had recorded hits in back-to-back contests before falling ill. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Not in Saturday's lineup
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 4:07 PM
Buxton (forearm) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: X-rays on Buxton's forearm came back negative after he was hit by a pitch Friday, but the Twins will keep him out of the lineup Saturday as a precaution. An extended absence doesn't seem likely, however, as manager Derek Shelton said he believes the 32-year-old outfielder could be back in the starting nine within a day or two and could even be available off the bench for Saturday's contest. |
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David Festa David Festa Moved to 60-day IL
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 11:47 AM
The Twins transferred Festa (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Festa was shut down early in spring training due to a shoulder impingement and still has yet to begin throwing off a mound. His move to the 60-day IL will ensure he remains sidelined until at least late May and opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Garrett Acton, whom the Twins acquired Thursday in a trade with Miami. |
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Tristan Gray Tristan Gray Grand slam powers win
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 8:43 PM
Gray went 1-for-2 with a walk, a grand slam and five RBI in Friday's 10-4 victory over the Rays.
Analysis: Gray set a career high with three RBI in his first appearance with the Twins this season, and he reset the mark once again Friday with five RBI. Four of them came on a frozen rope grand slam to break open the game and cap a seven-run seventh inning for the Twins. With his eight RBI, the 30-year-old not only leads the Twins, but he is tied for 4th in MLB. |
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Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Battles through four in no-decision
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 8:33 PM
Ober didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Rays, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four in four innings of work.
Analysis: It's the second straight start to begin 2026 that Ober has failed to work into the fifth inning. On Friday, the 30-year-old was tagged twice in the opening inning and once again in the fourth. It took him 82 pitches to work through his four innings as concerns about his velocity and inability to put hitters away continue. He has just five strikeouts in his eight innings of work on the year. The right-hander's next chance to add to that total is scheduled to be Wednesday against the Tigers. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Exits after HBP
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 6:39 PM
Buxton was removed from Friday's game against the Rays after getting hit on the forearm by a pitch, Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North reports.
Analysis: Buxton immediately headed into the Twins' clubhouse after taking a 91.6-mph fastball off his right forearm in the seventh inning. X-rays came back negative afterward, so he appears to have only suffered a bruise as a result of the incident. James Outman entered the game to run for Buxton and would be the favorite to start in center field if the latter ends up missing a start or two. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Out of lineup due to illness
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 12:32 PM
Lee is not in Friday's starting lineup against the Rays because of an illness, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: He is available off the bench despite missing yesterday's game due to the illness as well. Tristan Gray gets the start at shortstop in his place. Lee is off to a slow start by hitting .154 (2-for-13) and is at some risk for losing his starting shortstop job this season after an underwhelming 2025 (.655 OPS) so he needs to get going at the plate when healthy. |
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Tristan Gray Tristan Gray Second straight start at shortstop
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 10:50 AM
Gray will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Friday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: It's the second consecutive start at shortstop for Gray, who is 3-for-9 with a 1:4 in the early going this season. Brooks Lee should still handle the lion's share of starts at shortstop for Minnesota over the long haul. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee On bench again Friday
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 10:48 AM
Lee is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Rays.
Analysis: Lee started four of the first five games of the season but has now been on the bench for two in a row. The Twins will roll with Tristan Gray as their starting shortstop in Friday's home opener. |
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Josh Bell Josh Bell Homers again Thursday
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 4:26 AM
Bell went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Royals.
Analysis: The 33-year-old went deep for the second consecutive game by launching a homer off Steven Cruz in the ninth inning. His shot was one of three in the frame that blew the game open. Bell has been a strong point in the Twins lineup, leading the team in RBI with five so far. That production has been especially important for a Minnesota lineup that struggled last season, finishing 25th in total offense. |
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Kody Clemens Kody Clemens Launches first homer
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 4:08 AM
Clemens went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored Thursday's 5-1 win against the Royals.
Analysis: Clemens showed out at the plate, reaching base three times after having gotten on in just two of his first 10 plate appearances entering Thursday. The 29-year-old added insurance in the ninth inning with his first home run of the season, a 391-foot solo shot off Steven Cruz that extended the Twins' lead to three runs. Thursday's performance seemed to reinforce the confidence that Clemens built during his 2025 breakout campaign, when he posted a .715 OPS with 19 home runs across 386 plate appearances. |
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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Shines in scoreless outing
Fri, Apr 3, 2026, 3:34 AM
Bradley (1-0) earned the win Thursday against the Royals, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out three over six scoreless innings.
Analysis: Bradley worked through a few early threats but managed to keep Kansas City off the board, showcasing his ability to pitch out of trouble. The right-hander's biggest moment came in the third inning, when he rebounded from a dropped foul popup by striking out Bobby Witt with a 100 mph fastball -- the hardest pitch thrown by a Twins starter in the pitch-tracking era -- to escape the jam. The 25-year-old righty was also efficient enough to reach the six-inning mark, tossing 65 of 100 pitches for strikes. Coming off a season in which he posted a 5.05 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 127 strikeouts over 142.2 innings, Bradley is off to a red-hot start to 2026 and continues to justify Minnesota's decision to acquire him from Tampa Bay at last year's trade deadline. |
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Garrett Acton Garrett Acton Traded to Twins
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 5:49 PM
The Marlins traded Acton to the Twins on Thursday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Logan Whitaker.
Analysis: The 27-year-old righty was DFA'd by the Marlins on Sunday to make room on the 40-man roster for Leo Jimenez. Acton has pitched 2.1 scoreless innings in Triple-A to begin the season, and moving into a Twins organization that doesn't have much bullpen depth should help his chances of returning to the big leagues at some point. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Absent from Thursday's lineup
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 9:59 AM
Lee is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Kansas City.
Analysis: Lee will receive a day off after getting off to a 2-for-13 start with five strikeouts at the plate. Tristan Gray will fill in at shortstop as the Twins try to avoid the sweep. |
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