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Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Scheduled for wrist scope Friday Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 11:39 AM Larnach will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Larnach's 2026 season ended in mid-September when he landed on the injured list with the wrist issue. After it flared up on him again when he began his offseason hitting program, Larnach opted for the cleanup procedure. More will be known about his status following the surgery, but Larnach is expected to be ready for the start of spring trianing. He slashed .269/.352/.436 with 13 home runs in 433 plate appearances for the Twins this season and is slated to reach free agency next winter.
Jose Espada Jose Espada Latches on with Twins Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 8:10 AM The Twins signed Espada to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. Analysis: Espada made one scoreless appearance for the Orioles in 2026 and held a 2.77 ERA and 49:27 K:BB over 48.2 innings at Triple-A Norfolk. The 29-year-old will provide the Twins with some experienced relief depth.
Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Option declined, but under control Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 1:10 PM The Twins declined Ryan's $13 million mutual option for 2027 on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Ryan remains under team control for one more season, but the Twins are passing on the option because the hurler's arbitration projection is much lower. The right-hander authored a 3.79 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 159:31 K:BB across 144.2 innings covering 27 outings for Minnesota this season.
Anthony Banda Anthony Banda Outrighted to minors Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 2:01 PM The Twins outrighted Banda (lat) to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Analysis: The transaction frees a spo on the 40-man roster. Banda underwent left lat surgery in early July, but he expects to be ready for spring training. The southpaw has logged a 3.44 ERA and 144:67 K:BB over 149 regular-season innings covering the last three years.
Tristan Gray Tristan Gray Scrubbed from 40-man roster Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 1:57 PM The Twins outrighted Gray to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Gray played a lot for the Twins during the first half of the 2026 season, but he spent nearly all of the second half in the minors. The 30-year-old utility player slashed .225/.267/.324 with four home runs in 66 contests this season. He's now off the 40-man roster.
Aaron Sabato Aaron Sabato Sent outright to Triple-A Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 1:55 PM The Twins outrighted Sabato to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Sabato reached the majors for the first time this season, going hitless in six plate appearances. The 27-year-old is a former first-round draft pick but has never been considered a top prospect.
Pablo Lopez Pablo Lopez Targets mound work in November Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 3:39 PM Lopez (elbow) is slated to progress to throwing off a mound the third week of November, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Recovering from an internal brace repair of his right UCL, Lopez began throwing on flat ground Aug. 21 and is a few weeks away from mound work. As long as he's able to progress without any setbacks, the right-hander is expected to be ready in time for Opening Day. Lopez last pitched for the Twins in September of 2025 and will be entering the final year of his four-year, $73.5 million contract in 2027.
Jeff Hoffman Jeff Hoffman Has bone chip removed from elbow Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 11:36 AM Hoffman recently underwent arthroscopic surgery and a debridement procedure to remove a bone chip from his right elbow, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Hoffman landed on the 15-day injured list during the last weekend of the regular season with right forearm inflammation, and now he's had his elbow repair a month later. The Twins anticipate Hoffman beginning a throwing program in eight weeks and being ready for the start of the 2027 season. Hoffman logged a 3.55 ERA and 102:30 K:BB over 66 innings between the Blue Jays and Twins in 2026. Assuming health, Hoffman is likely to compete with Yoendrys Gomez for Minnesota's closer role next season.
Walker Jenkins Walker Jenkins Undergoes minor elbow surgery Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 1:28 PM Jenkins underwent right elbow debridement surgery Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. Analysis: The procedure involved a debridement of the joint, as well as the removal of a bone chip and bone spur. Jenkins is expected to be ready to go for the beginning of spring training. The 21-year-old outfielder went 4-for-45 in his first 16 games for the Twins this season but closed the year with a 1.015 OPS and three home runs over his final 10 contests. Jenkins should enter the 2027 campaign as one of the team's starting outfielders.
Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Stitches removed, rehab started Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 9:42 AM Buxton had the stitches removed from his surgically repaired right hip earlier this week and has begun the rehab process, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Buxton underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right hip Sept. 18. He will continue rehabbing through Christmas, at which point he will shift to ramping up for the 2027 season. The Twins expect Buxton to be ready to roll for the start of spring training. He finished the 2026 season with a .254/.319/.511 batting line, 25 home runs and seven stolen bases over 93 games.
Josh Bell Josh Bell Homer, three RBI in finale Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 5:41 PM Bell went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rangers. Analysis: Bell opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the first inning before adding a two-run shot in the third. It ends a solid campaign for the 34-year-old, who took a one-year deal with the Twins and led the team with 96 RBI, his highest total since 2019. Additionally, he slashed .255/.319/.419 with 21 homers, 78 runs scored and two steals across 631 plate appearances and may enter free agency despite having a mutual option for 2027.
Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Homer, steal in finale Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 5:27 PM Lewis went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rangers. Analysis: Lewis launched a solo shot in the eighth inning, tallying his second game with a homer and a steal this season. It was a nice end to an otherwise forgettable September in which he hit just .209 with two home runs and 11 RBI. Overall, the 27-year-old finished an inconsistent campaign slashing .227/.287/.380 with 15 long balls, 57 RBI, 51 runs scored and 16 stolen bases across 509 plate appearances.
Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Goes seven strong in win Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 5:22 PM Kremer (5-5) earned the win against the Rangers on Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and no walks with four strikeouts over seven innings. Analysis: Kremer was spotted an early lead and ran with it, with a solo homer in the third inning serving as his only blemish. The 30-year-old ended his season on a nice run, finishing September 3-0 while yielding just four earned runs over his final four outings. Overall, he'll conclude the campaign with a 4.68 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 86:29 K:BB across 90.1 innings with the Orioles and Twins.
Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Hit around in seventh loss Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 8:38 PM Ober (7-7) took the loss Saturday against Texas, striking out five while allowing six runs on 10 hits and one walk in five innings. Analysis: Most of the damage came in the second inning, when the Rangers plated four runs. Ober opened the season as part of the Minnesota rotation but may have to battle for a starting role next year -- he posted just two quality starts in 13 outings after coming off the injured list in early July. He'll finish the campaign with a 4.47 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 96:37 K:BB over 131 innings.
Emmanuel Rodriguez Emmanuel Rodriguez Resting Saturday Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 12:34 PM Rodriguez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Texas. Analysis: Rodriguez will step out of the lineup Saturday after slashing .178/.229/.400 with two homers, five RBI and three runs scored over his first 13 games in the majors. Alan Roden will fill in as Minnesota's left fielder and bat sixth.
Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Day off Saturday Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 12:31 PM Jeffers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers. Analysis: Jeffers will stay put in the dugout to begin Saturday's game after going 2-for-8 with three strikeouts while starting Minnesota's last two games. Victor Caratini will catch for starter Bailey Ober and bat eighth.
Jeff Hoffman Jeff Hoffman Placed on injured list Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 11:13 AM The Twins placed Hoffman on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right forearm inflammation, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports. Analysis: Hoffman's forearm injury will cause his season to end a few days early, and he'll finish the year with a 3.55 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over 66 innings between Toronto and Minnesota. He also recorded six saves and a career-high 22 holds. His roster spot will be given to Kaelen Culpepper (hamstring), who was reinstated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move.
Kaelen Culpepper Kaelen Culpepper Returns from IL Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 11:08 AM The Twins reinstated Culpepper (hamstring) from the injured list Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports. Analysis: Culpepper landed on the injured list Sept. 16 with a strained left hamstring, but a minimum-length absence will allow him to return in time to play in the Twins' final two games of the year. Jeff Hoffman (forearm) was placed on the 15-day IL in a corresponding move.
Luke Keaschall Luke Keaschall Finishes homer shy of cycle Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 8:54 AM Keaschall went 4-for-5 with a double, a triple, three RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 10-2 win over the Rangers. Analysis: Keaschall spearheaded Minnesota's offensive explosion against Jacob deGrom. He smacked a two-run triple in the second inning and he subsequently scored on a wild pitch before adding an RBI double in the fourth. Keaschall singled in the sixth and later scored on Kody Clemens' two-run homer, leaving him a home run shy of the cycle. It was the second four-hit performance of his career, with his first coming Sept. 4, 2025. Keaschall is ending the regular season on a strong note, as he's hitting .305 with an .822 OPS across 21 games since the beginning of September.
Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Fans eight, earns win Friday Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 8:52 AM Ryan (7-10) earned the win after allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out eight over six innings in Friday's 10-2 victory over the Rangers. Analysis: Ryan endured a difficult first inning, allowing an RBI single to Corey Seager and a run-scoring groundout to Wyatt Langford as Texas grabbed a 2-0 advantage. However, Minnesota responded with six runs in the second, and Ryan took control the rest of the way, holding the Rangers scoreless over his final five frames to end a streak of seven starts without a win. Ryan gave up two runs or fewer in three of his final four starts of the season, but he posted a ballooned 6.82 ERA after the All-Star break. In 27 starts this season, Ryan posted a 3.79 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 159:31 K:BB over 144.2 innings.