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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Covers three frames in rehab start
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 2:32 PM
Ryan (glute) struck out four batters and allowed one earned run on one hit and no walks across three innings in a rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A St. Paul.
Analysis: Making his first appearance in a game since Aug. 4, Ryan tossed 42 pitches (29 strikes) and sat around 91-to-92 mph with his fastball, about one tick below his season-long average. Per MLB.com, Ryan is slated to throw a bullpen session this weekend before the Twins determine whether or not he'll require another rehab outing prior to coming off the 15-day injured list. If Ryan does get the green light to join the Minnesota rotation following the bullpen session, he would likely be operating with a restricted workload in his first start back from the shelf. |
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Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Chased in fifth inning
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 11:02 PM
Kremer took a no-decision against the Tigers on Wednesday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks in four-plus innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Detroit did its damage in the second and fifth innings, plating a pair of runs in each frame. After giving up just one run in each of his first two starts with the Twins, the right-hander has since conceded at least four runs in three of his past four outings. He'll try to right the ship in a rematch with the Tigers in Detroit, where he'll bring a 4.99 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 28:13 K:BB over 30.2 innings with Minnesota. |
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Connor Prielipp Connor Prielipp Delivers first scoreless outing
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:46 PM
Prielipp (4-7) earned the win Tuesday against the Tigers, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out five over five scoreless innings of relief.
Analysis: Prielipp entered after opener Andrew Morris allowed a run in the first inning and kept Detroit off the board for the next five frames, throwing 47 of 73 pitches for strikes. It marked the first scoreless outing of Prielipp's young career and his 11th consecutive appearance of at least five innings, though the left-hander has posted an unimpressive 5.37 ERA during that stretch. His next turn through the rotation is expected to come Monday in a rematch with the Tigers. |
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Connor Prielipp Connor Prielipp Likely to work in bulk relief Tuesday
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 2:13 PM
Prielipp is expected to pitch in bulk relief behind opener Andrew Morris during Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Though manager Derek Shelton hasn't officially confirmed that Prielipp will work as a bulk reliever, Tuesday would have been the rookie left-hander's turn in the rotation. Morris hasn't covered more than 3.2 innings in any appearance this season and has pitched no more than two frames since May 3, so he shouldn't be expected to go more than once through the batting order before exiting the contest. Using an opener in front of Prielipp should help the Twins better manage his workload; between Triple-A and the majors, the 25-year-old has covered 117.2 innings this season, a 35-inning increase from his 2025 total. |
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Kyler Fedko Kyler Fedko DFA'd by Minnesota
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:52 AM
The Twins designated Fedko (knee) for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Ben Ross, who was called up from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday. Fedko is out for the season after having surgery in early August to repair a torn ACL, MCL and LCL in his left knee. |
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Garrett Acton Garrett Acton Recalled from Triple-A
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:51 AM
The Twins recalled Acton from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.
Analysis: Acton yielded five runs (two earned) with a 9:3 K:BB over 6.2 innings with the Twins earlier this season, and he's logged a 2.55 ERA and 23:8 K:BB in 17.2 frames with St. Paul. The 28-year-old will give the Twins a fresh arm in middle relief. |
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Added to roster
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:47 AM
The Twins selected Ross's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.
Analysis: Ross has slashed .274/.378/.506 with 20 homers and 20 steals between Double-A Wichita and St. Paul this season to earn his first big-league promotion. The 25-year-old can play all over the diamond, giving the Twins depth at multiple positions. |
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Garrett Acton Garrett Acton Expected to join big-league club
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:34 PM
Acton is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Saint Paul on Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: This move won't become official until rosters expand Tuesday. Acton fared well in his previous stint with the Twins earlier in the season, allowing two runs on four hits while walking three and striking out nine over 6.2 frames out of the bullpen before landing on the injured list April 28 due to a right shoulder strain. |
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Ready for big-league debut
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:29 PM
Ross is expected to have his contract selected from Triple-A Saint Paul ahead of Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ross is expected to join the Twins as one of the club's September call-ups when rosters expand Tuesday. He's slashing .249/.353/.458 with 15 home runs, 55 RBI, 13 stolen bases and 56 runs in 102 games in his first season at Triple-A and has primarily played third base, shortstop and center field for the Saints in 2026. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Leaves yard twice in four-RBI game
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:23 PM
Jeffers went 2-for-3 with two home runs, four RBI and a walk in Monday's 11-1 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: It was Jeffers' first multi-homer game of the season and the fourth of his career. The backstop snapped a monthlong power outage; his last homer came on the final day of July in Seattle. He's been a strong fantasy option at catcher for the most part when healthy, slashing .275/.380/.490 with 12 big flies, 46 RBI, one stolen base and 45 runs scored over 296 plate appearances. |
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Andrew Morris Andrew Morris Slated to open Tuesday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:10 PM
Morris will work as the opener for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Morris is set to serve as the opener for the third time this season. He last worked in this role against the Royals on June 4, when he allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out two over two innings. Connor Prielipp is a candidate to follow Morris as the primary pitcher. |
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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Strikes out nine in win No. 10
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:08 PM
Bradley (10-6) notched the win against the Tigers on Monday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks in seven innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: Hao-Yu Lee left the lone blemish in Bradley's line with a sixth-inning solo shot in an otherwise dominant performance by the hurler. Control remains a bit of an issue for the right-hander, who has walked multiple hitters in nine of his last 10 starts, but he's tallied at least seven punchouts in three straight outings. He's scheduled to close a two-start week against the White Sox this weekend in Chicago, where he'll take a 3.85 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 178:66 K:BB over 154.1 innings. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Scheduled for rehab start Tuesday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 5:13 PM
Ryan (glute) is scheduled to make a rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A St. Paul, per Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com.
Analysis: Ryan, sidelined since Aug. 7, will take another step in his recovery by making his first rehab start Tuesday, marking his first game action in four weeks. The 30-year-old has progressed from a pair of bullpen sessions to facing live hitters and now will throw around 45-50 pitches (or three innings) for St. Paul, per Twins manager Derek Shelton. This year, the right-hander owns a 6-8 record, 3.65 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 138:27 K:BB over 125.2 innings. |
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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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