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Travis Adams Travis Adams Activated and optioned
Fri, May 1, 2026, 8:43 AM
The Twins activated Adams (triceps) from the 15-day injured list Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A St. Paul.
Analysis: Adams has been shelved all season with a triceps injury but has made five rehab appearances in relief, allowing six runs with an 8:3 K:BB over six innings. The last three of those outings came at St. Paul, and the Twins will keep him there rather than put him on the big-league roster. |
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Matt Wallner Matt Wallner Idle Thursday
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 4:33 PM
Wallner isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: After going 0-for-6 with four strikeouts and a walk during Minnesota's last series against Seattle, Wallner will step out of the lineup Thursday while Austin Martin starts in right field for the Twins. |
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Eric Orze Eric Orze Hit with second blown save
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 6:57 PM
Orze (0-1) blew the save and took the loss Wednesday as the Twins fell 5-3 to the Mariners, getting charged with three runs on two hits and two walks over one-third of an inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: Getting the call to begin the ninth inning and protect a 3-2 lead, Orze walked the first batter he faced to set in motion another rough performance from the Minnesota bullpen. It was the righty's second blown save of the season but first to actually come in the ninth, as manager Derek Shelton continues to search for effective high-leverage options. Through 12 innings this season, Orze carries a 5.25 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB. |
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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Strong outing wasted Wednesday
Wed, Apr 29, 2026, 6:51 PM
Bradley came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Mariners, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: The right-hander racked up an impressive 35 called or swinging strikes among his 114 pitches (73 total strikes) en route to his fourth quality start of the season, but he left the mound with the game tied 2-2 and watched Minnesota's bullpen stumble late once again. It was Bradley's longest outing of the season, and he'll take a 2.85 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB through 41 innings into his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week against the Nationals. |
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Zak Kent Zak Kent Loses 40-man roster spot
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 5:41 PM
The Twins designated Kent for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: Kent made just two starts for the Twins in the majors on the season and seven for Triple-A St. Paul where he had a 2.79 ERA. The right-hander is getting the boot from the roster to make room for the selection of Luis Garcia from Triple-A St. Paul as Garret Acton (shoulder) hits the 15-day injured list Tuesday. |
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Luis Garcia Luis Garcia Selected to active roster
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 5:36 PM
The Twins selected Garcia's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.
Analysis: Garcia signed a minor-league deal with Minnesota last Tuesday, and after giving up one earned run over two appearances at St. Paul, he'll join the big club to replace the injured Garrett Acton (shoulder). Garcia has already made six MLB appearances with the Mets this year and gave up five earned runs across 6.1 innings, so he'll likely be limited to low-leverage work with the Twins. Zak Kent was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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Garrett Acton Garrett Acton Heading to IL
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 5:34 PM
The Twins placed Acton on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right shoulder strain, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Acton made his last appearance April 25 when he allowed an earned run on two hits and struck out two in an inning of work against the Rays. In corresponding moves, the Twins selected the contract of Luis Garcia and designating Zak Kent for assignment to make room. |
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Matt Wallner Matt Wallner Not in Minnesota lineup
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 1:27 PM
Wallner is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Wallner had started the last four contests, but this is the third time over the last nine games versus right-handed pitching that the lefty-swinger has been out of the lineup. He's sporting a .564 OPS and 36.8 percent strikeout rate in 106 plate appearances this season. Austin Martin is in right field and batting third Tuesday. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Out of Tuesday's lineup
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 1:24 PM
Jeffers is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Mariners.
Analysis: Jeffers started at catcher in each of the previous three games, so he'll get some rest Tuesday. Victor Caratini will do the catching and bat sixth for the Twins. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Getting breather Tuesday
Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 1:23 PM
Lee is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Mariners.
Analysis: It's a well-earned day off for Lee, who had started each of the previous 16 contests. Tristan Gray will grab a start at shortstop and bat eighth for the Twins. |
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Mick Abel Mick Abel Resumes playing catch
Mon, Apr 27, 2026, 5:19 PM
Twins manager Derek Shelton said Monday that Abel (elbow) has resumed playing catch and "all signs have been encouraging," Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Abel is eligible for activation from the 15-day injured list Saturday, and while he is not expected to be ready to go by that date, his absence will not extend much longer if he continues to progress at his current pace. The right-hander has missed the last couple weeks of action with right elbow inflammation. Abel's spot in the rotation is currently being filled by Connor Prielipp, who will start Monday's game versus the Mariners. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Taking seat Monday
Mon, Apr 27, 2026, 2:07 PM
Lewis is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: It's a routine day off for Lewis, who is just 3-for-20 with one home run and a 0:8 BB:K since returning from the injured list. Tristan Gray will start at third base and bat ninth in Monday's series opener. |
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Connor Prielipp Connor Prielipp Awarded another start
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 5:12 PM
Prielipp is slated to start Monday's game against the Mariners at Target Field.
Analysis: The Twins have elected to keep the 25-year-old lefty around for another turn through the rotation after a serviceable showing in his MLB debut Wednesday, when he struck out six and allowed two earned runs on four hits and no walks over four innings in a no-decision versus the Mets. Since Mick Abel (elbow) is set to remain on the injured list through at least the upcoming week, Prielipp will tentatively line up for a two starts, with his second turn expected to come over the weekend at home versus the Blue Jays. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Supplies Minnesota's lone runs
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 4:06 PM
Lee went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run during the Twins' 4-2 loss to the Rays on Sunday.
Analysis: The Twins were blanked through the first six innings of Sunday's game, but Lee got his team on the board by cracking a two-run homer off Jesse Scholtens in the seventh frame. It was Lee's second homer of the three-game series and his fifth of the 2026 season. Since April 1, he has slashed .269/.337/.487 with one steal, 15 RBI and 11 runs scored over 86 plate appearances. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Roughed up in third frame
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 4:02 PM
Woods Richardson (0-4) took the loss against the Rays on Sunday, allowing four runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out two across 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Woods Richardson took care of business through the first two innings of Sunday's start, but things unravelled for him in the third. It started with a throwing error to first base that advanced the runner to second, and after giving up a two-run single to Jonathan Aranda, the game blew wide open after Woods Richardson yielded a two-run home run to Yandy Diaz. After allowing just three earned runs over his first two starts of the season, Woods Richardson has given up at least three earned runs in each of his last four starts, and he sits at a 6.30 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 15:13 K:BB across 30 innings, with opposing hitters batting .311 against him. He's slated to face the Blue Jays at home next weekend, when he'll look to capture his first win of the 2026 campaign. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Beginning on bench Sunday
Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 11:44 AM
Buxton isn't in the Twins' starting lineup versus Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Analysis: Buxton's absence from the lineup is his first since April 12. The veteran outfielder has hit well since that rest day, slashing .280/.321/.600 with five homers and six RBI over 11 games. James Outman is getting a start in center field with Buxton resting Sunday. |
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Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Posts quality start in first loss
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 6:36 PM
Ober (2-1) took the loss against the Rays on Saturday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks with three strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Ober allowed a two-run homer in the fourth inning, but the Twins were unable to muster any offense before he departed at 83 pitches. The 30-year-old generated just three whiffs but limited the Rays to three hard-hit balls and has now completed six or more innings in three straight outings, including back-to-back quality starts. He'll carry a 3.94 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 27:11 K:BB across 32 innings into a home matchup against the Blue Jays next week. |
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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Hit hard by former squad
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 10:30 PM
Bradley (3-1) took the loss Friday against the Rays, allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three in 6.1 innings pitched.
Analysis: The volume of hits wasn't the issue for Bradley, who allowed just seven hits in his first start against the team that traded him away at last year's trade deadline. The problem was that four of them were home runs, the first four home runs that the right-hander has allowed all year. In the end, it resulted in six earned runs against, more than doubling his total for the season. As a result, the 25-year-old still carries a very respectable 2.91 ERA in 34.0 innings pitched on the season. His next scheduled start is set for Wednesday against the Mariners. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Homers in three-hit game
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 10:24 PM
Lee went 3-for-4 with a double and a solo home run during Friday's 6-2 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Lee collected three hits Friday against the Rays to give him back-to-back outings with a trio of hits. He clubbed a solo home run out to right field to cut the Twins deficit from three to two in the fifth inning and also doubled in the ninth inning as the team tried to mount an unsuccessful late rally. It was a slow start for the 25-year-old, who had just five hits in his first 30 at-bats on the season, but he's now slashing .263/.322/.438 on the season with four home runs and 13 RBI. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis First homer since return
Fri, Apr 24, 2026, 10:18 PM
Lewis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's 6-2 loss to the Rays.
Analysis: Lewis has had a slow start since returning from the injured list, entering play Friday with just one hit and five strikeouts in eight at-bats in the last two games. After starting Friday 0-for-3, the 26-year-old launched a ninth-inning home run, his third of the season, to give the Twins a second run. On the season, Lewis is slashing .208/.333/.438 with nine RBI in 15 games played. |
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