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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Homers in back-to-back games
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 5:11 PM
Lee went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run during the Twins' 7-4 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Analysis: Lee's solo home run off Eric Lauer in the third inning kick-started the Twins' seven-run frame. Lee has gone deep in back-to-back games and has accrued four RBI over his last three games. In nine outings since April 1, he has gone 8-for-29 (.276) with six RBI and three runs scored. |
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Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Belts first home run of 2026
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 5:05 PM
Larnach went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run during the Twins' 7-4 win over the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Analysis: The Twins scored all seven of their runs in the third inning, which Larnach capped off with a 398-foot, three-run homer to right field off Eric Lauer. It was Larnach's first home run of the 2026 season and first game with a RBI since April 3 against the Rays. He has gone 6-for-22 (.273) with five RBI and two doubles to open year. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Overcomes early deficit
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 5:02 PM
Ryan (2-1) earned the win against the Blue Jays on Saturday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out five across seven innings.
Analysis: Ryan gave up a two-run home run to Daulton Varsho in the first inning, putting the Twins in an early deficit. However, Ryan rebounded to keep the Blue Jays off the board over the next six innings, and he came away with the win thanks to his teammates' seven-run third inning. He recorded 65 strikes on 91 pitches (71.4 percent) while inducing eight groundouts and 10 whiffs. It was Ryan's second consecutive win and first quality start in four outings. He'll look to make it three wins in a row in his next start, which is slated for next week at home against the Reds. |
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Kendry Rojas Kendry Rojas Returning to Triple-A
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 1:50 PM
Rojas (hamstring) was activated from Triple-A St. Paul's 7-day injured list Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Rojas opened the season on the 7-day IL due to a hamstring injury. He made his lone rehab outing with Single-A Fort Myers on April 4, when he allowed two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out two batters across 1.1 innings. Rojas has progressed enough in his recovery to return to Triple-A. |
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Cody Laweryson Cody Laweryson Placed on injured list
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:51 AM
The Twins placed Laweryson (forearm) on the 15-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Thursday.
Analysis: Laweryson's trip to the injured list will open up a handful of high-leverage opportunities, but there will still be plenty of competition in Minnesota's bullpen, as four other relievers have all notched one save apiece so far this year. Andrew Morris was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Officially placed on IL
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:44 AM
The Twins placed Lewis (knee) on the 10-day injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Lewis suffered a left knee sprain while playing in Thursday's game, and although the Twins haven't announced a firm return timeline for the 26-year-old, he'll be forced to sit until at least April 21. Tristan Gray will likely receive the bulk of starts at third base while Lewis is out, and Ryan Kreidler will come up from Triple-A St. Paul to provide depth. |
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Andrew Morris Andrew Morris Up from St. Paul
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:03 AM
The Twins recalled Morris from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North reports.
Analysis: Cody Laweryson (forearm) is set to spend at least the next couple of weeks on the injured list, so Morris will come up from Triple-A to fill the open roster spot. The 24-year-old righty has worked almost exclusively as a starter throughout his minor-league career but figures to act as a multi-inning reliever while with the Twins. He'll be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game. |
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Ryan Kreidler Ryan Kreidler Recalled from Triple-A
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:54 AM
The Twins recalled Kreidler from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North reports.
Analysis: With Royce Lewis (knee) headed for the IL, Kreidler will come up from Triple-A to give Minnesota additional depth in both the infield and outfield. The 28-year-old has gone 6-for-28 (.214) in the minors to begin the year and figures to sit on the bench most days while Tristan Gray starts at third base until Lewis returns. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Sick before Friday's loss
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 2:10 AM
Woods Richardson did not feel well and vomited before trying to pitch through it during Friday's loss to the Blue Jays, Bobby Nightingale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Woods Richardson apparently didn't eat fresh enough before the game, and while he rolled through the first three innings, a five-run fourth left him with a sour line for the game to go with his sour stomach. We suspect SWR will be fine by the time he's expected to make his next turn in the rotation, which lines up for next week against the Red Sox. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Smacks three-run homer Friday
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 9:53 PM
Jeffers went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run during the Twins' 10-4 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday.
Analysis: Jeffers gave the Twins an early lead with a three-run homer off Patrick Corbin in the first inning. It was Jeffers' first long shot of the season, and all six of his RBI in 2026 have come over his last three outings. The 28-year-old backstop is looking to return to the kind of form he had during the 2024 regular season, when he recorded career highs in home runs (21) and RBI (64) in 465 plate appearances. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Gashed for five runs in fourth
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 9:50 PM
Woods Richardson (0-2) took the loss against Toronto on Friday, allowing five runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two across four innings.
Analysis: Woods Richardson was in control through the first three innings of Friday's game and took a 4-0 lead into the fourth. However, that's when things fell apart for the 25-year-old right-hander, who gave up five runs in the inning that was punctuated by a two-run home run from Brandon Valenzuela. Woods Richardson has yet to log a win this season, and through three starts he has a 4.60 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB across 15.2 innings. He'll look to earn his first victory of 2026 in his next start, which is slated for next week at home against the Red Sox. |
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Cody Laweryson Cody Laweryson Headed for IL
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 9:43 PM
The Twins will place Laweryson on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right forearm strain, Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North reports.
Analysis: Since giving up three earned runs in his season debut, Laweryson has allowed just one hit and zero walks while striking out six batters over five innings and recording the first save of his MLB career. Laweryson is one of five Twins relievers with a save this season, so there is still plenty of competition for high-leverage work in Minnesota's bullpen even with the 27-year-old temporarily out of the picture. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Bound for injured list
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 9:26 PM
The Twins will place Lewis on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left knee sprain, Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North reports.
Analysis: Lewis didn't play Friday after tweaking his knee in Thursday's contest, he'll now officially sit out for at least another 10 days. Tristan Gray started at the hot corner Friday and will likely continue to do so until Lewis returns. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Grabbing seat Friday
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 1:59 PM
Lewis is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Toronto.
Analysis: Lewis will get a day to rest after starting all four games during the Twins' sweep of the Tigers earlier in the week. Tristan Gray is getting a start at third base in Lewis' stead. |
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Josh Bell Josh Bell Hits third homer Thursday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 7:00 PM
Bell went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: Bell was the only Minnesota player to collect multiple hits Thursday, and he logged the team's only extra-baee knock with a solo shot off Jack Flaherty in the fourth inning. The 33-year-old Bell went 7-for-14 in the four-game series against the Tigers, driving in three runs. He's now slashing .317/.431/.634 with three home runs, 10 RBI, 11 runs scored and an 8:14 BB:K across 51 plate appearances. Hitting in a run-producing spot in the lineup, Bell could be worth a look in deeper mixed fantasy leagues. |
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Eric Orze Eric Orze Picks up save Thursday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:56 PM
Orze earned his first save in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Tigers, recording one strikeout in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: With Kody Funderburk, Justin Topa and Cole Sands all pitching three of the previous four days, manager Derek Shelton went to Orze in the ninth inning Thursday. Orze threw 12 of his 14 pitches for strikes and set down the Tigers in order. Orze has a 1.59 ERA and 4:3 K:BB across 5.2 innings this season. Minnesota doesn't have a set-in-stone closer, as five different relievers all have one save to lead the team. Orze could get more save chances down the road. |
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Mick Abel Mick Abel Six shutout innings in no-decision
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:49 PM
Abel didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Tigers, allowing four hits and three walks with six strikeouts across six shutout innings.
Analysis: Abel left with a 1-0 lead, but the Tigers were able to push a run across the plate in the seventh inning to spoil Abel's potential first win of the season. It was easily Abel's best game to date after he hemorrhaged nine runs on 14 hits and seven walks across his first 7.1 innings of the 2026 campaign. Abel will carry a 6.08 ERA and 13:10 K:BB into his next start Tuesday at home against the Red Sox. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Absent from Minnesota lineup
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 9:13 AM
Lee is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Tigers.
Analysis: It's a routine day off after Lee had started each of the previous five contests. Tristan Gray will fill in at shortstop and bat eighth for the Twins. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Out of lineup for matinee
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 9:11 AM
Jeffers is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Tigers.
Analysis: Jeffers was behind the dish for the past two games, so he'll get a breather in Thursday's matinee. Victor Caratini is catching and batting fifth as the Twins attempt a four-game sweep. |
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Luke Keaschall Luke Keaschall Getting first day off Thursday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 9:07 AM
Keaschall is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: It's the first day off this season for Keaschall, who has reached base five times and driven in four runs in the first three games of the series. Kody Clemens will get the start at second base and slot into the No. 6 spot in the lineup as the Twins go for the sweep. |
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