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Ron Marinaccio Ron Marinaccio Finds work with Twins
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 1:29 PM
The Twins signed Marinaccio to a minor-league contract Aug. 22.
Analysis: Minnesota marks Marinaccio's fourth organization of the season, after prior stops with the Padres, Pirates and Reds. He saw big-league action with each of those three teams, making 41 total appearances and pitching to a 6.09 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 57.2 innings. Upon signing with Minnesota, he reported to Triple-A St. Paul and gave up three runs over one inning of relief in his debut Aug. 22 before being placed on the temporary inactive list five days later. |
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Kendry Rojas Kendry Rojas Tending to oblique injury
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 1:24 PM
Triple-A St. Paul placed Rojas on its 7-day injured list Aug. 22 due to a right oblique strain, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
Analysis: While the 23-year-old lefty profiled as a potential candidate to join the Twins when the active roster expands to 28 men Tuesday, the oblique injury may take a potential promotion off the table for a bit. Before being optioned back to Triple-A earlier in August, Rojas compiled a 3.34 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 34:22 K:BB in 29.2 innings over 12 appearances (four starts) for Minnesota. |
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Zebby Matthews Zebby Matthews Tosses 8.1 innings in win
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 11:03 PM
Matthews (9-8) earned the win Sunday against the White Sox, allowing one run on five hits while striking out five over a career-high 8.1 innings. He did not issue a walk.
Analysis: Matthews retired the first 17 batters he faced and carried a shutout into the ninth inning despite generating only nine whiffs on 103 pitches. He allowed two singles in the final frame before exiting and would watch from the dugout as one came around to score. Matthews has now earned a win in five consecutive starts and has been particularly sharp over his last three, allowing just three runs across 21 innings with a 16:2 K:BB during that span. He's scheduled for a rematch with the White Sox on Saturday. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Moves to injured list
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 11:49 AM
The Twins placed Buxton on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right hip impingement.
Analysis: The veteran outfielder has dealt with the hip impingement for much of the season and will return to the IL on Sunday after sitting out four straight games. It was previously reported that Buxton could require offseason surgery to address the injury, so it's possible he could be shut down for the season if he doesn't show enough improvement soon. Top prospect Walker Jenkins should continue to operate as Minnesota's primary center fielder. |
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Gabriel Gonzalez Gabriel Gonzalez Promoted to Minnesota
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 11:28 AM
The Twins recalled Gonzalez from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
Analysis: Gonzalez will make his second stint with the big-league club this season after appearing in one game against Boston in late May. With St. Paul, the 22-year-old has a slash-line of .254/.318/.423 with 15 homers and 51 RBI over 444 plate appearances this season. The Twins sent Byron Buxton (hip) to the injured list, creating room for Gonzalez to join the active roster. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton On bench again Sunday
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:59 AM
Buxton (hip) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: It's the fourth straight absence for Buxton, who continues to manage right hip discomfort. The 32-year-old is considered day-to-day for now, but an IL stint could be in store if he misses much more time. Top prospect Walker Jenkins is picking up a third consecutive start in center field Sunday for the Twins. |
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Records career firsts in Saturday's loss
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:14 PM
Jenkins went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a stolen bases in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: In his second big-league game, Jenkins picked up his first career steal, RBI and extra-base hit, after he'd gone 1-for-3 with a walk in his debut Friday. The 21-year-old is covering center field while Byron Buxton (hip) is on the mend, but Jenkins should slide over to an outfield corner once the veteran is cleared to return, with left field the likelier spot as Trevor Larnach is batting .188 (12-for-64) in August. |
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Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Settles for no-decision Saturday
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:10 PM
Ober didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the White Sox, giving up two runs (one earned) on two hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: The right-hander saw his winless streak extend to seven starts, but Ober was hardly at fault as he tossed 80 pitches (53 strikes) before exiting with the score tied 2-2. Over that stretch, he's gone 0-1 with a 4.46 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB in 36.1 innings. He'll look for more offensive support in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road next weekend in a rematch with the White Sox. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Sitting third straight
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 11:01 AM
Buxton (hip) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Saturday will mark the third straight absence for Buxton since his removal from Tuesday's game with right hip discomfort. The Twins are still viewing the veteran outfielder as day-to-day, though a move to the injured list could be necessary if he isn't able to return to the starting nine soon. Walker Jenkins will start in center field and bat ninth Saturday. |
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Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Takes loss vs. White Sox
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:20 AM
Kremer (2-5) took the loss Friday against the White Sox after allowing six runs (five earned) on seven hits and three walks while striking out three over four-plus innings.
Analysis: Kremer fell into immediate trouble, allowing four runs in the first inning, including a three-run homer to Colson Montgomery. While the Twins' offense fought back and evened things up by the end of the second frame, Kremer surrendered the lead again in the third and allowed another run in the fourth before ultimately exiting after facing one batter in the fifth. Kremer has been inconsistent, allowing at least four earned runs in two of his last three outings and in four of his last seven. He owns a 6.42 ERA in 40.2 innings and eight appearances since the All-Star break. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Remains idle Friday
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 3:10 PM
Buxton (hip) is out of the lineup for Minnesota's matchup with the White Sox on Friday.
Analysis: As Buxton continues to manage discomfort in his right hip, he will sit out the series opener against the White Sox. Top prospect Walker Jenkins will make his major-league debut in center field and bat ninth in place of Buxton. |
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Woo-Suk Go Woo-Suk Go Jettisoned from 40-man roster
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:56 PM
The Twins designated Go for assignment Friday.
Analysis: The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Walker Jenkins. Go surrendered four runs over four innings of work with the Twins earlier this season and has been knocked around for 13 runs across 8.1 frames with St. Paul. |
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Alan Roden Alan Roden Dispatched to St. Paul
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:53 PM
The Twins optioned Roden to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.
Analysis: He's being cleared off the active roster to make room for the arrival of top prospect Walker Jenkins. Roden has slashed .254/.333/.313 in 28 games with the Twins this season and had been playing sparingly of late. |
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Officially called up, batting ninth
Fri, Aug 28, 2026, 2:49 PM
The Twins selected Jenkins' contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.
Analysis: News broke Thursday that Jenkins was on his way to the big leagues, and his promotion is now official. The top prospect missed time with a shoulder injury this season, but when healthy he slashed .308/.407/.532 with 12 home runs, 17 stolen bases and a 42:48 BB:K over 69 games with St. Paul. Jenkins has primarily been a center fielder in the minors, but he's capable of handling all three outfield positions. He's starting in center field and batting ninth Friday versus the White Sox in his major-league debut. |
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Making MLB debut Friday
Thu, Aug 27, 2026, 4:38 PM
The Twins are expected to select Jenkins' contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Widely viewed as the top prospect in the Twins' farm system, Jenkins will join the major-league roster after slashing .411/.488/.795 with eight homers, 13 RBI, 16 runs scored and seven steals across 84 plate appearances at St. Paul since the beginning of August. The 21-year-old is unlikely to supplant Byron Buxton as the Twins' primary center fielder, though Jenkins may take over for the veteran if Buxton's hip injury forces him to return to the injured list. Otherwise, Jenkins could see time in either of the corners. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Sitting Wednesday due to hip discomfort
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 2:53 PM
Buxton (hip) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: Luke Keaschall will receive the start in center field while Buxton gets some time to tend to renewed discomfort in his right hip, which cropped up during Tuesday's 4-2 loss while he was in pursuit of a flyball, per MLB.com. Due to issues related to his right hip, Buxton has landed on the injured list on two occasions within the last two months, so the Twins will likely tread carefully with him. With a team off day coming Thursday, Buxton will effectively get two days of rest, but he's far from a lock to return to the lineup for Friday's series opener versus the White Sox. |
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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Fans 11 but takes loss Tuesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 7:30 AM
Bradley (9-6) took the loss against the A's on Tuesday after allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out 11 over 6.2 innings.
Analysis: Bradley matched his season high in strikeouts and made history along the way, striking out the side on nine pitches in the fifth inning for the first immaculate inning in Twins history. However, Carlos Cortes tagged him for a two-run homer in the second, while Tommy White and Donovan Walton added RBI hits in the sixth. Despite the loss, Bradley generated double-digit strikeouts for the fifth time this season and pushed his season total to 169 across 147.1 innings. He's lined up to make his next start next week against the Tigers. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Exits early Tuesday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 10:52 PM
Buxton was removed from Tuesday's game against the Athletics with an apparent injury, Audra Martin of Twins.tv reports.
Analysis: Buxton wasn't able to reach down to get his glove on a ball hit into right center field in the seventh inning, and he looked to be grabbing at his right hip after the play -- the same hip that caused him to miss multiple weeks earlier this month. The Twins will take a closer look at him to determine the severity of his latest injury, and an update on his status may be available after the game. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Scheduled for another bullpen
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:47 PM
Ryan (glute) will throw a live bullpen session of one inning Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ryan continues to progress in his recovery from a left glute strain that landed him on the 15-day injured list Aug. 7. The Twins will have a better sense of the right-hander's timeline after Wednesday's session, and Twins manager Derek Shelton confirmed Monday that Ryan will embark on a rehab assignment when cleared to do so. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Ups pitch count in another bullpen session
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 9:33 PM
Ryan (glute) completed a 35-pitch bullpen session in St. Paul on Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Twins are in the midst of a West Coast road trip, and Ryan opted to stay behind in Minnesota to join the organization's Triple-A affiliate to continue his throwing progression. After tossing 25 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday, Ryan upped his count and also made use of his full arsenal. The Twins haven't revealed whether Ryan will require a rehab assignment prior to being activated from the 15-day injured list, but he'll presumably need to throw an extended live batting practice session at the very least before slotting back into the big-league rotation. Ryan has been on the shelf since Aug. 7 due to a mild left glute strain. |
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