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Yoendrys Gomez Yoendrys Gomez Logs first save with Minnesota
Sun, May 10, 2026, 8:52 PM
Gomez earned the save in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Guardians after recording all three outs in a scoreless ninth.
Analysis: Eric Orze was deployed in the Twins' 2-1 extra-innings win Saturday, so Gomez was tasked with protecting the Twins' one-run lead in the ninth. He answered the call by tossing nine strikes on 10 pitches for his second save of the season and third of his major-league career. The Twins are still figuring out who their go-to closer is as seven players logging at least one save this season. Justin Topa leads the way with two saves, though he's given up nine earned runs over his last 2.1 innings. |
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Kody Clemens Kody Clemens Season-high three hits Sunday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 8:45 PM
Clemens went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored during the Twins' 5-4 win over the Guardians on Sunday.
Analysis: Clemens logged the first run of Sunday's game after scoring on a wild pitch in the third frame, and he crossed home plate a second time on an RBI single from Brooks Lee in the fifth. Clemens' three hits were a season high and his fourth multi-hit game of the season. He is slashing .209/.321/.374 with five steals, three home runs, nine RBI and 13 runs scored across 108 plate appearances this season. |
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Kendry Rojas Kendry Rojas Earns win in bulk-relief role
Sun, May 10, 2026, 8:41 PM
Rojas (1-0) was credited with the win during Sunday's game against the Guardians. He allowed one run on five hits and three walks while striking out five across 3.1 innings.
Analysis: Rojas entered Sunday's game in the second inning after Andrew Morris logged a scoreless first frame on just six pitches. Rojas was able to hold his own, tossing 34 strikes on 60 pitches while recording 11 first-pitch strikes, and it was enough for him to come away with the first major-league victory of his career. He was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul prior to Sunday's contest, but it's possible that Rojas sticks around with the big club in a bulk-relief role given the injuries to the Twins' rotation. |
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Andrew Morris Andrew Morris Short work in spot start
Sun, May 10, 2026, 8:35 PM
Morris tossed six pitches in a scoreless first inning during the Twins' 5-4 win over the Guardians on Sunday.
Analysis: It was a bullpen day for the Twins on Sunday, with Morris serving as the opener despite 11 pitches in two-thirds of an inning during Saturday's 2-1 extra-innings win. He needed just six pitches to get through the first inning and was replaced by Kendry Rojas for the second frame. Morris sports a 4.67 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB across 17.1 innings this season. |
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Matt Wallner Matt Wallner Giving way to Martin on Sunday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 11:44 AM
Wallner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: After striking out four times in Saturday's 2-1 win, Wallner will hit the bench for the series finale. Wallner had started in each of the Twins' previous four games, but he still looks to be stuck in a timeshare in right field with Austin Martin, who will occupy the position Sunday. The 28-year-old Wallner has gotten off to a wretched start to 2026, slashing just .172/.267/.302 while striking out at a 37.4 percent clip over 131 plate appearances. |
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Kendry Rojas Kendry Rojas Summoned from Triple-A
Sun, May 10, 2026, 9:45 AM
The Twins recalled Rojas from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
Analysis: Rojas will join the Minnesota bullpen as a replacement for fellow left-hander Kody Funderburk, who was optioned to St. Paul. Andrew Morris will make his first big-league start Sunday against the Guardians but will likely be limited from a workload standpoint, so the Twins could end up needing Rojas to cover multiple innings in relief during the series finale in Cleveland. |
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Kody Funderburk Kody Funderburk Heading to Triple-A
Sun, May 10, 2026, 9:42 AM
The Twins optioned Funderburk to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
Analysis: Though he's been one of six Twins pitchers to record a save this season and leads the club with six holds, Funderburk will wind up losing his spot in the bullpen as his control continued to slip. He has a 2.81 ERA in 16 innings but a more unsightly 1.38 WHIP and 10:13 K:BB on the season. The Twins recalled left-hander Kendry Rojas from Triple-A to bolster the bullpen. |
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Andrew Morris Andrew Morris Starting Sunday vs. Cleveland
Sat, May 9, 2026, 11:13 PM
Morris will serve as the Twins' starter for Sunday's series finale against the Guardians, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Despite tossing two-thirds of an inning during the Twins' 2-1 extra-innings win over the Guardians on Saturday, Morris will operate as Minnesota's starter for Sunday's contest in what will be a bullpen game. Since making his major-league debut April 12, Morris has posted a 4.96 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB across 16.1 innings. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Continues to roll in win
Sat, May 9, 2026, 11:05 PM
Buxton went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Saturday's 2-1 extra-innings win over the Guardians.
Analysis: The center fielder's incredible power surge continued, and he even accounted for Minnesota's entire output in both hits and runs Saturday. Over his last 23 games (103 at-bats), Buxton is batting .301 with 13 homers, four doubles, 20 RBI and 20 runs scored. He's also hit safely in 19 contests during that stretch. |
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Luis Garcia Luis Garcia Shuts door for first save
Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:59 PM
Garcia secured the save Saturday against Cleveland, throwing a clean 11th inning.
Analysis: The journeyman reliever nabbed his first save of the season in extra innings Saturday, which was highlighted by an impressive play by Kody Clemens at second base for the game's final out. With a 10.64 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 4:4 K:BB over 11 innings for the Mets and Twins this year, Garcia doesn't appear to be in the mix for steady high-leverage work going forward despite Saturday's showing. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Settles for no-decision Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:53 PM
Ryan didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Guardians, allowing one run on two hits and three walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: After leaving his last start early with elbow soreness, the All-Star right-hander looked no worse for wear Saturday. Ryan threw a season-high 107 pitches (66 strikes), and, excluding his most recent injury-shortened outing, pitched at least six innings while yielding two runs or fewer for the third time in his past four appearances. He'll carry a strong 3.43 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 45:13 K:BB over 44.2 innings into a tough assignment against the Brewers in his next scheduled start. |
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Austin Martin Austin Martin Riding pine Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 2:07 PM
Martin isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Analysis: Martin has tallied 10 hits over the course of his six-game hitting streak, but the Twins will keep him on the bench to begin Saturday's matchup. His absence will allow Matt Wallner to start in right field while batting eighth. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Taking seat Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 2:05 PM
Jeffers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: Jeffers will catch a breather Saturday after going 4-for-8 with a homer, two RBI and three runs scored over his last two starts. Victor Caratini will replace him at catcher and bat seventh. |
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Travis Adams Travis Adams Back in big leagues
Sat, May 9, 2026, 11:43 AM
The Twins recalled Adams from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Adams will rejoin the big club as the roster replacement for Taj Bradley, who landed on the injured list Saturday with right pectoral inflammation. Adams posted a 7.49 ERA in 33.2 innings with the Twins last season and has surrendered six earned runs over six frames in Triple-A this year. He'll likely be limited to low-leverage situations while in the majors. |
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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Headed to injured list
Sat, May 9, 2026, 11:40 AM
The Twins placed Bradley on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right pectoral inflammation, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Bradley allowed two earned runs while making it through six innings during his last outing against the Nationals on Tuesday, but he appears to have come away from his appearance with a pectoral injury. He'll be eligible to return from the IL ahead of the Twins' series opener against Boston on May 22, though it remains unknown whether the right-hander will be ready by then. Travis Adams was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to provide extra bullpen depth, but another move will likely be required before Bradley's spot in the rotation comes up Sunday. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Keeps rolling Thursday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:36 PM
Jeffers went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two additional runs scored in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Nationals.
Analysis: Jeffers continues to be a bright spot offensively for the last-place Twins in 2026. The 28-year-old backstop totaled a season-high eight bases Thursday, turning in his third three-hit game of the year as well. Through 163 plate appearances, Jeffers is slashing a potent .302/.409/.531 with five home runs, five doubles, 22 RBI and 21 runs scored. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Can't find rhythm Thursday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:02 PM
Woods Richardson didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Nationals, allowing five runs on four hits and two walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Washington catcher Keibert Ruiz in particular had Woods Richardson's number, plating three runs on a pair of doubles versus the hurler. It's been a struggle in 2026 so far for Woods Richardson, who has surrendered at least four runs in five of his last six starts while fanning three or fewer each time out during that period. Still winless on the campaign, the right-hander will bring a ghastly 6.92 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 19:16 K:BB over 39 innings into his next scheduled outings versus Miami. |
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John Klein John Klein Returning to Triple-A
Thu, May 7, 2026, 4:05 PM
The Twins optioned Klein to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis: The move comes in order to make room for Yoendrys Gomez, who was acquired by the Twins from the Rays on Wednesday. Klein made one appearance up with the big club on Saturday, in which he tossed a perfect inning against the Blue Jays. |
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Mick Abel Mick Abel Gets cortisone shot after setback
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:44 AM
Abel (elbow) was given a cortisone injection after feeling soreness in his right triceps following a simulated game Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Abel initially went on the injured list a little more than two weeks ago with right elbow inflammation, but this setback is focused more on the triceps area. He will be shut down for now before being reevaluated Tuesday. More should be known at that point regarding a potential timetable for Abel's return. With Abel delayed, Connor Prielipp will get some more looks in the Twins' rotation. |
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Josh Bell Josh Bell Getting breather Thursday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:26 AM
Bell is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Nationals.
Analysis: It's a routine day off for Bell, who is slashing just .164/.215/.164 with no home runs over his last 15 tilts. Trevor Larnach is being used at designated hitter for the Twins in Thursday's matinee. |
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