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Yoendrys Gomez Yoendrys Gomez Logs 10th save
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 11:16 PM
Gomez registered a save against the Guardians on Tuesday, striking out the only batter he faced in the ninth inning.
Analysis: The Twins carried a 3-1 lead into the ninth frame and turned to lefty Tyler Rogers with Cleveland set to send up two left-handed batters. Rogers got two outs before walking Chase DeLauter, which prompted Minnesota manager Derek Shelton to summon Gomez from the bullpen. The righty reliever got the job done with aplomb, getting three straight swinging strikes to end the game. Gomez is now a perfect 10-for-10 on save opportunities this season and has emerged as the Twins' clear top closer. He had a rough start to the season but has been outstanding since the beginning of May, posting a 1.85 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB across 24.1 innings over 28 appearances. |
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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Notches double-digit Ks again
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 10:59 PM
Bradley (8-3) earned the win over Cleveland on Tuesday, allowing one run on three hits and no walks with 10 strikeouts over seven innings.
Analysis: Bradley surrendered a solo homer to Rhys Hoskins in the second inning, but that was the only time the Guardians were able to get in the scoring column. The right-hander was absolutely dominant with a massive 25 swinging strikes en route to 10 punchouts. Bradley has registered double-digit strikeouts three times this season, including in each of his past two starts. He had a rough stretch in late May through mid-June, posting a 7.78 ERA across four starts, but he's since turned things around with three wins, a 2.25 ERA and a 32:8 K:BB across 24 innings spanning his past four outings. Bradley's next start will likely be after the All-Star break in Chicago against the Cubs. |
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Back on Triple-A IL
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 4:36 PM
Triple-A St. Paul placed Culpepper (hand) on the 7-day injured list Tuesday with a glute injury, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old hasn't seen the field for St. Paul since last week after being hit by a pitch on the hand, but his move to the injured list is actually due to an aggravation of the glute injury he initially sustained in mid-June. It's unclear how long Culpepper is expected to be sidelined this time around, but it's likely to be longer than the 7-day minimum given that it's a recurrence of a prior injury. |
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Alan Roden Alan Roden Recalled from Triple-A
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 3:44 PM
The Twins recalled Roden from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
Analysis: Roden missed time earlier this season with a shoulder injury but has been excellent when healthy, slashing .272/.397/.512 with eight home runs and a 24:25 BB:K over 33 games with St. Paul. The 26-year-old can handle all three outfield spots and could get some looks in center field while Byron Buxton (hip) is sidelined. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Lands on IL with hip injury
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 3:39 PM
The Twins placed Buxton (hip) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
Analysis: Buxton has been in and out of the lineup over the past week with a right hip issue, and he aggravated the injury during Sunday's game against the Yankees. He will be eligible to return at the beginning of the second half, but it's unclear whether Buxton will be ready to go at that time. Ryan Kreidler will likely see the lion's share of starts in center field for Minnesota while Buxton is shelved. |
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Woo-Suk Go Woo-Suk Go Added to bullpen
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 12:11 PM
The Twins selected Go's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.
Analysis: Go was acquired via trade from the Tigers on Sunday and is reporting directly to the major-league roster. The Korean reliever holds a 1.96 ERA and 54:13 K:BB over 41.1 innings between the Double- and Triple-A levels this season. Go -- who turns 28 in August -- will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game. |
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Cody Laweryson Cody Laweryson Returning to Triple-A
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 6:18 PM
The Twins optioned Laweryson to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.
Analysis: A corresponding move has yet to be announced, but the decision to option Laweryson comes after the Twins acquired Woo-suk Go from the Tigers, with Go expected to be added to Minnesota's 26-man roster Tuesday, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Laweryson has appeared in 15 games out of the Twins' bullpen this season and has a 4.86 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, one save and an 18:8 K:BB across 16.2 innings. |
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Cole Sands Cole Sands Completes side session
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 10:30 AM
Sands (forearm) threw a bullpen session June 27, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Sands reportedly came away encouraged from that throwing session, but the Twins haven't confirmed whether the right-hander has gotten in any mound work in the week since. The 28-year-old reliever has been on the shelf since May 2 due to a mild forearm strain and still looks to be at least a few weeks away from making his return from the 15-day injured list. |
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Garrett Acton Garrett Acton Facing hitters again
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 10:26 AM
Acton (shoulder) was expected to resume facing hitters last week, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Twins haven't confirmed whether Acton has completed a live batting practice, but he was on track to take the next step forward in his rehab process after he tossed four bullpen sessions without issue since landing on the injured list April 28. Given the length of his stint on the shelf due to a right shoulder strain, Acton could need an extended rehab assignment before rejoining the Minnesota bullpen. |
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Mick Abel Mick Abel Surgery completed
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 10:00 AM
Abel underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Though Abel's procedure went as expected, the Twins aren't expected to provide a timeline for his return from the 15-day injured list until he receives a checkup a few weeks later, per Hayes. Initially placed on the IL on April 20 due to elbow inflammation, Abel had his rehab slowed due by triceps soreness in May before being cleared to begin a rehab assignment June 10 and then suffering another setback that prompted him to undergo surgery. |
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Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Completes 76-pitch rehab start
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 9:53 AM
Ober (elbow) struck out five and allowed four earned runs on six hits and no walks across five innings in a rehab start Saturday with Triple-A St. Paul.
Analysis: After tossing 3.1 innings in his first rehab appearance with High-A Cedar Rapids on June 28, Ober moved up a couple of levels for his second outing in the minors. The right-hander induced five whiffs and pushed his pitch count up to 76 (50 strikes), with all reports afterward indicating that Ober's elbow checked out fine following the start, per MLB.com. Ober is likely to throw a bullpen session Monday or Tuesday, and if all goes well, he could return from the 15-day injured list to make his next start this weekend during the Twins' series versus the Angels. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Brilliant in sixth win
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 6:01 PM
Ryan (6-5) notched the win Sunday against the Yankees, allowing no runs on three hits and one walk in seven innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: Ryan dazzled at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, scattering three singles across seven shutout innings and registering an impressive 17 whiffs. The nine punchouts tied a season high for the All-Star right-hander, who regained his form in a big way after yielding 10 runs over his prior two starts. Ryan is set to take a strong 3.36 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 122:23 K:BB over 104.1 innings into a favorable home matchup versus the Angels. |
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Woo-Suk Go Woo-Suk Go Sent to Minnesota
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 4:37 PM
The Tigers traded Go to the Twins on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Analysis: Suk opened the season in Double-A Erie before being promoted to Triple-A Toledo in early May. Across 19 outings in Triple-A, he has a 2.60 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, two saves and a 32:11 K:BB across 27.2 innings. Suk has yet to see major-league action, but he could have an opportunity to do so in Minnesota should the Twins need to add a right-hander in the bullpen. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Aggravates hip injury
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 1:31 PM
Buxton was removed from Sunday's game against the Yankees due to an aggravation of a right hip injury, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The center fielder was caught stealing after singling in the first inning -- which ended a streak of 37 straight successful steal attempts going back to 2024 -- before being lifted from Sunday's contest. Buxton had just rejoined the lineup Saturday after sitting out four contests due to a hip impingement, and it's not yet clear if the aggravation is more severe than the initial injury. He'll have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery and should be considered day-to-day heading into Tuesday's series opener versus Cleveland. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Exits early Sunday
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 1:00 PM
Buxton was removed from Sunday's game against the Yankees prior to the bottom of the first inning due to an apparent injury, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After reaching base on an infield single in his first at-bat, Buxton was thrown out trying to steal second base, ending a streak of 37 consecutive successful attempts that dated back to May 1, 2024. Worse, the star center fielder may have picked up an injury on the play. The Twins should provide an update on Buxton's condition later in the day, but he had missed four consecutive starts due to a right hip impingement before he returned to the lineup Saturday. |
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Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Idle against lefty
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 10:48 AM
Larnach is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: The left-handed hitter had started in left field and batted leadoff in nine straight games, but he'll head to the bench Sunday while the Twins face southpaw Ryan Weathers. Austin Martin will replace Larnach in the outfield and atop the batting order. |
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Tristan Gray Tristan Gray Losing time with Buxton back
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 10:46 AM
Gray is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Following a four-game absence due to a hip impingement, Byron Buxton returned to center field in Saturday's 11-4 win, which resulted in Ryan Kreidler shifting back to shortstop and Gray hitting the bench. Gray started at shortstop in all four games Buxton was out, going 0-for-14 to bring his batting average down to .226 for the season. |
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Kody Clemens Kody Clemens Goes yard in third straight game
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 6:39 PM
Clemens went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 11-4 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: The 30-year-old slugger homered for a third straight game when he took Brendan Beck deep for a two-run shot in the first inning, the first of six long balls by the Twins on the afternoon. Clemens is up to 16 home runs on the season, and five of them have come in his last eight contests -- a stretch in which he's batting .303 (10-for-33) with 10 runs and 12 RBI. |
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Josh Bell Josh Bell Huge performance in win over Yanks
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 6:35 PM
Bell went 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 11-4 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: The veteran DH led the charge in an 11-hit, six-homer barrage by the Twins, as Bell launched a solo shot off Ryan Yarbrough in the seventh inning and a two-run blast in the eighth off Camilo Doval. The 10 total bases were a season high, continuing a power surge that has seen Bell go yard four times in the last five games. Over his last 24 contests, he's batting .307 (27-for-88) with 15 extra-base hits including eight home runs, along with 15 runs and 26 RBI. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Drives in two in return to lineup
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 6:29 PM
Buxton went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and two RBI in Saturday's 11-4 rout of the Yankees.
Analysis: Returning to the lineup in center field after missing the prior four games due to a hip issue, Buxton immediately cleared up concerns about his health by ripping an RBI double off the wall in left field in his first plate appearance. The 32-year-old has suited up for 74 of the Twins' 90 contests so far this season, putting him on pace to top 130 games played for the first time since 2017, and he's compiled a .269/.326/.574 slash line with 25 homers, seven steals, 45 RBI and 57 runs. |
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