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Tristan Gray Tristan Gray Losing playing time to Kreidler
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 5:41 PM
Gray is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: On the bench for a third straight game against a right-handed starting pitcher, Gray appears to have lost hold of his strong-side platoon role at shortstop. The Twins will once again turn shortstop over to the hot-hitting Ryan Kreidler, who has earned himself more opportunities by producing an .880 OPS since Minnesota recalled him from Triple-A St. Paul on May 14. |
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Matt Wallner Matt Wallner Catching fire at Triple-A
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 11:59 AM
Wallner is slashing .288/.358/.598 with 11 home runs and two stolen bases over 148 plate appearances at Triple-A St. Paul since the Twins demoted him to the minors May 14.
Analysis: Like Royce Lewis before him, Wallner could be the next member of the Twins' Opening Day lineup to overcome a disappointing start to the season and earn his way back to the big leagues by raking at Triple-A. The Twins sent Wallner to the minors after he produced a weak .551 OPS with a 39.3 percent strikeout rate over 34 games with the big club, and though he initially struggled to get going at the plate during his first two weeks at Triple-A, he's caught fire since the calendar flipped to June. While he's still struck out at a 27.8 percent clip through 17 games this month, Wallner has rediscovered his power stroke, slugging 10 home runs en route to producing a .342/.392/.808 slash line. The Twins don't have an obvious opening for Wallner in their everyday lineup at the moment, but he could be the next player in line for a call-up if the big club loses a player to the injured list. |
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Ryan Kreidler Ryan Kreidler Delivers three-hit effort
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 6:20 PM
Kreidler went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Kreidler was in the lineup versus a right-hander for the second game in a row, at the expense of Tristan Gray. With three hits in each of his last two games, Kreidler may be gaining some momentum for a stretch in the lineup at shortstop. On the season, he's hitting .295 with a .920 OPS, four home runs, 18 RBI, 16 runs scored, three doubles and two triples over 89 plate appearances. He was also caught stealing Sunday -- he's 0-for-3 on the basepaths this year. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Posts steal Sunday
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 6:17 PM
Lewis went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Lewis went 4-for-25 (.160) with a 3:9 BB:K during the Twins' six-game road trip. Two of those hits went for extra bases, but his consistency has faded a bit after a strong showing when he returned from a stint with Triple-A St. Paul. Lewis is batting .203 with a .662 OPS, five steals, seven home runs, 21 RBI and 19 runs scored over 180 plate appearances this season. |
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Anthony Banda Anthony Banda Posts second save
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 6:15 PM
Banda struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Yoendrys Gomez worked the eighth inning against the middle of Arizona's order. Banda then got the ninth, and he got Ketel Marte to fly out for the final out after the lineup turned over. Banda has allowed just one unearned run over seven innings in June, adding an 8:3 K:BB. He's at a 4.22 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 29:14 K:BB across 32 innings this season while adding two saves and nine holds. He should continue to be part of an unsettled high-leverage mix in Minnesota. Banda is one of 12 relievers to log a save for the Twins this season, including seven who have at least two saves. |
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Mike Paredes Mike Paredes Completes five frames
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 6:11 PM
Paredes allowed two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out one over five innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Analysis: Paredes put forth another serviceable effort, though the three walks matched his season high. This was the first time he's completed five innings this season, and he threw 47 of 75 pitches for strikes. Paredes is at a 4.05 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 11:9 K:BB through 20 innings over five appearances in his first stint in the majors. He is tentatively projected to make his next start at home versus the Rockies, and he's pretty close to being fully stretched out as a starter. |
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Tristan Gray Tristan Gray Ceding another start to Kreidler
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 1:59 PM
Gray is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Since Brooks Lee made the full-time shift over to third base in late May, Gray has occupied the strong side of a platoon at shortstop. However, his grip on that role may be loosening, as he'll cede the position to Ryan Kreidler for a second straight game while the Twins face off against right-hander Jose Cabrera. Gray has been stuck in an extended funk at the plate, going 3-for-24 with a 1:9 BB:K over his last eight games to bring his season-long slash line down to .241/.283/.361. |
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Josh Bell Josh Bell Resting up Sunday
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 1:55 PM
Bell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Unless he's used off the bench, the red-hot Bell will put a six-game hitting streak on hold while the Twins give Byron Buxton a turn in the designated hitter spot for the series finale. Bell has recorded at least one hit in 11 of his last 12 games, slashing an impressive .362/.400/.681 with four home runs, 14 RBI and nine runs over that stretch. |
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Victor Caratini Victor Caratini Handed day off
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 1:53 PM
Caratini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Caratini will get a breather for the series finale after he drew starts behind the dish in each of the previous three games. Alex Jackson will handle the catching duties for Minnesota on Sunday. |
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Kendry Rojas Kendry Rojas Comes off IL
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 9:14 AM
The Twins reinstated Rojas (triceps) from the 15-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: Even though Rojas was touched up for five earned runs in 1.1 innings during his lone rehab appearance for Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, the Twins came away pleased enough with his velocity and command to bring him back from the IL. The lefty had made one start and covered at least three innings in three of his five appearances for Minnesota prior to landing on the shelf May 29 due to triceps inflammation. He'll likely fill a versatile relief role rather than immediately displacing Mike Paredes at the back end of the rotation. |
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Justin Lawrence Justin Lawrence Pushed off 40-man roster
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 9:10 AM
Minnesota designated Lawrence for assignment Sunday.
Analysis: The Twins dropped Lawrence from the 40-man roster to make room in the big-league bullpen for left-hander Kendry Rojas (triceps), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. After the Twins acquired him from the Pirates on June 1, Lawrence made seven appearances for Minnesota and surrendered 12 earned runs on 10 hits and nine walks over six innings. |
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Kendry Rojas Kendry Rojas Roughed up in rehab appearance
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 8:21 AM
Rojas (triceps) yielded five earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out one batter across 1.1 innings of relief in a rehab appearance Thursday with Triple-A St. Paul.
Analysis: Rojas made his first appearance in just over three weeks, after the Twins placed him on the 15-day injured list May 29 due to left triceps inflammation. Though the 23-year-old made one start and covered three-plus innings in three of his five appearances with the Twins prior to landing on the shelf, his usage Thursday suggests that Minnesota intends to bring him back in a bullpen role. |
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Victor Caratini Victor Caratini On base four times Saturday
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 2:06 AM
Caratini went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk, three RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 16-8 win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Caratini has gone 8-for-14 with four walks, two homers and six RBI over his last four games. The catcher is making the most of his playing time in the absence of Ryan Jeffers (hand), who is unlikely to be back before the end of the month. Caratini is batting .241 on the season, adding a .700 OPS, five homers, 29 RBI, 17 runs scored and six doubles over 56 contests. |
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Luke Keaschall Luke Keaschall Scores thrice in win
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 2:04 AM
Keaschall went 3-for-6 with three runs scored in Saturday's 16-8 win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Keaschall was limited to singles in this contest, but he was one of four Twins to log at least three hits. The second baseman has gone 14-for-38 (.368) over his last 11 contests, though just three of those hits have gone for extra-bases. On the year, he's batting .259 with a .677 OPS, two home runs, 24 RBI, 38 runs scored, 12 doubles, one triple and 11 stolen bases over 72 contests. |
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Ryan Kreidler Ryan Kreidler Plates four in win
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 2:01 AM
Kreidler went 3-for-4 with a triple, a walk, four RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 16-8 win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Kreidler had a big performance from the bottom of the lineup. The utility man has had trouble getting into the lineup lately, starting just three of the last eight games, but he's hitting .296 (8-for-27) in June with four extra-base hits and nine RBI over 16 contests. Overall, he's batting .270 with an .892 OPS, four home runs, two triples, three doubles, 18 RBI and 15 runs scored across 85 plate appearances. Kreidler isn't being strictly platooned, but he's more likely to get into the lineup versus southpaws. |
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Mick Abel Mick Abel Suffers setback, set for MRI
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 6:34 PM
Abel (elbow) had a setback with his recovery after his 20-pitch bullpen session Friday and won't return from the IL this week, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Abel appeared to be on the verge of a major-league return but should once again be considered out indefinitely in light of this setback. The Twins will have him undergo an MRI when the club returns to Minnesota to determine the full extent of the issue. |
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Tristan Gray Tristan Gray Idle Saturday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 5:59 PM
Gray isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona.
Analysis: Gray will take a seat to begin Saturday's contest following his 1-for-4 performance Friday. Ryan Kreidler will fill in as Minnesota's shortstop and bat ninth. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Launches 12th homer
Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 6:42 AM
Lee went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in Thursday's 9-3 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Lee extended Minnesota's lead to 4-0 in the first inning with his two-out shot off Jack Leiter, his 12th homer this season. Over his last nine games, Lee has gone 8-for-32 (.250) with three home runs and no strikeouts. Overall, he's slashing .238/.294/.423 with 42 RBI, 32 runs scored and three stolen bases across 283 plate appearances this year. |
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Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Homer, three hits vs. Rangers
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 6:53 PM
Larnach went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, three total RBI and an additional run scored in Thursday's 9-3 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Larnach extended Minnesota's lead to 6-0 in the fourth inning with his two-run, 419-foot blast off Jack Leiter, his fifth homer this season. The 29-year-old Larnach has suddenly turned red hot, going 7-for-11 with a pair of home runs in his last two games after going just 4-for-25 in his previous nine contests. Overall, Larnach is slashing .273/.373/.417 with 21 RBI and 33 runs scored across 217 plate appearances this season. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Picks up fifth win
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 6:45 PM
Ryan (5-3) earned the win Thursday over the Rangers, allowing three hits and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: While it was another excellent outing overall from Ryan, he failed to make it through six innings for the first time in his last eight starts, after needing 97 pitches to make it through five frames Thursday. Overall, Ryan's ERA is down to 2.99 this season with a 1.00 WHIP and 99:18 K:BB across 16 starts (87.1 innings). He's currently lined up to face the Dodgers at home in his next outing. |
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