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Emmanuel Rodriguez Emmanuel Rodriguez Exits with side injury Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 11:14 PM Rodriguez left Saturday's game for Triple-A St. Paul in the fourth inning due to an apparent side injury, MLB.com reports. Analysis: Rodriguez had just returned July 8 after missing more than a month of action with a right hip injury. It sounds like he could be headed to the injured list.
Zebby Matthews Zebby Matthews Dazzles in rehab start Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 8:51 PM Matthews (shoulder) struck out nine and and allowed no hits and one walk over four shutout innings Sunday in his rehab start for Triple-A St. Paul. Analysis: Pitching in a game setting for the first time since June 4, Matthews was about as sharp as the Twins could have hoped. The right-hander showed no signs of being limited by the moderate subscapularis strain that has kept him on the shelf for more than a month, as he needed just 56 pitches to record his 12 outs while flashing a fastball that topped out at around 97 to 98 miles per hour. Though Matthews isn't yet fully stretched out for a typical starter's workload, the Twins could nonetheless be willing to bring him back from the injured list for the first turn through the rotation coming out of the All-Star break. Matthews went 1-1 with a 5.21 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 25:8 K:BB in 19 innings over his first four starts of the season for Minnesota before landing on the shelf.
Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Completes side session Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 8:42 PM Ober (hip) has been able to throw multiple bullpen sessions since landing on the injured list July 2, MLB.com reports. Analysis: Ober was never shut down from throwing following his placement on the IL, and he quickly advanced to throwing off a mound once the anti-inflammatory medicine he received took full effect. Though he'll be eligible to return from the IL coming out of the All-Star break, it's not clear if Ober will be ready to go for the first turn through the Minnesota rotation. The Twins may want Ober to first face hitters and/or complete a minor-league rehab start prior to activating him.
Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Holds Pirates in check Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 6:36 PM Woods Richardson did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 2-1 loss against the Pirates, allowing one run on six hits and one walk over 4.2 innings while striking out three. Analysis: The lone blemish on Woods Richardson's line came on a solo homer to Tommy Pham in the second inning, but he rebounded with back-to-back perfect frames in the third and fourth before being lifted shy of 80 pitches for the third straight start. The 24-year-old has been excellent lately, allowing one earned run or fewer in five of his last six starts while posting a 1.47 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 30.2 innings over that stretch. The right-hander will look to continue this impressive run after the all-star break.
Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Hitting bench Sunday Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 1:28 PM Lee is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. Analysis: Lee had picked up starts in each of the last three contests, but he'll take a seat for the series finale with the Pirates. Carlos Correa (ankle) will return from a one-game absence to start at shortstop, while super-utility man Willi Castro will step in at second base as Harrison Bader enters the starting nine in left field.
Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Resting for series finale Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 1:26 PM Jeffers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. Analysis: Jeffers will get a routine breather after he had started four of the Twins' previous five contests. Christian Vazquez will handle catching duties for Minnesota in the team's final game before the All-Star break.
Carlos Correa Carlos Correa Good to go Sunday Sun, Jul 13, 2025, 10:26 AM Correa (ankle) will start at shortstop and bat cleanup Sunday against the Pirates. Analysis: The veteran shortstop sat out Saturday's 12-4 win after being removed from Friday's 2-1 victory due to a mild right ankle sprain, but he's back in action Sunday for the final game before the All-Star break. Correa is hitting .281 (9-for-32) through nine games in July, though he has just two extra-base hits (both doubles) and a .344 slugging percentage.
Kody Clemens Kody Clemens Hits third July homer Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 5:14 PM Clemens went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run during Saturday's 12-4 win over the Pirates. Analysis: Clemens got the scoring started for the Twins with his third home run in July, a 389-foot, three-run blast that kickstarted a six-run second inning. The 29-year-old, who was claimed off waivers by the Twins earlier this year, continues to be a valuable power bat as he's slashing .225/.306/.528 with 12 home runs and 26 RBI with Minnesota. With Luke Keaschall (forearm) getting closer to a return, how much playing time that will be available for Clemens on the other side of the All-Star break remains to be seen.
Matt Wallner Matt Wallner Homers in victory Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 5:05 PM Wallner went 2-for-5 with a solo home run during Saturday's 12-4 win over the Pirates. Analysis: Wallner became the fifth Twin to join the double-digit homer club, launching a 434-foot bomb for the 10th of his season in the sixth inning. The 27-year-old has been incredibly boom-or-bust at the plate this season; he has a .207 batting average and a 29.6 percent strikeout rate but also a .756 OPS. He's still a long ways off from the .894 OPS he had in 75 games last season, so the power-hitting outfielder has some work to do to get his season more in line with his numbers in the past.
Willi Castro Willi Castro Enjoys three-hit day Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 4:55 PM Castro went 3-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and three RBI during Saturday's 12-4 win over the Pirates. Analysis: Castro picked up his first multi-hit game since July 3, notching at least three hits in a game for the fifth time this season. The super-utility player has enjoyed another great season at the plate, slashing .269/.361/.442 with 14 doubles, nine homers and 24 RBI. If he can keep up the pace for the rest of the season, his .803 OPS would be his best since becoming an everyday big-leaguer in 2021.
Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Hits for the cycle Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 4:47 PM Buxton hit for the cycle, going 5-for-5 with two RBI and three runs scored, during Saturday's 12-4 win over the Pirates. Analysis: After giving the Twins a scare when he was hit on the hand by a pitch earlier this week, Buxton has shown he's feeling 100 percent and then some. On Saturday, his bobblehead day, he gave the crowd at Target Field a show by hitting for the first cycle in the stadium's history and the first by a Twin since 2019. The 31-year-old's five-hit performance brought his slash line to .286/.350/.571 on the season to go along with 21 home runs, 55 RBI and 17 stolen bases. His .921 OPS is second amongst all MLB outfielders, trailing just Aaron Judge.
Travis Adams Travis Adams Better in second appearance Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 4:36 PM Adams (1-0) worked four innings in bulk relief to pick up the win, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk while striking out three, during Saturday's 12-4 win over the Pirates. Analysis: Adams was the beneficiary of a monster day by the Twins offense, but he still earned his first career win by pitching much better than he did in his MLB debut. The 25-year-old followed up two shutout innings by Cole Sands and gave the Twins four solid innings, needing just 67 pitches to get through them, with the only damage being a solo home run off the bat of Jack Suwinski. With Zebby Matthews set to begin a rehab assignment Sunday, it remains to be seen if Adams will stick with the team on the other side of the All-Star break.
Zebby Matthews Zebby Matthews Beginning assignment Sunday Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 11:43 AM Matthews (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Matthews hasn't pitched since June 4 thanks to a right shoulder strain, but after throwing against live hitters for the first time Tuesday, he's been given the green light to return to a competitive setting. Because the 25-year-old has been out for over a month, he'll almost certainly require multiple tune-up starts and will likely return sometime in late July or early August.
Cole Sands Cole Sands Opening Saturday's game Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 10:29 AM Sands will serve as the Twins' opening pitcher for Saturday's game against the Pirates. Analysis: Since Bailey Ober (hip) joined Zebby Matthews (shoulder) and Pablo Lopez (shoulder) on the injured list earlier this month, the Twins have yet to settle on a new No. 5 starter. For the second straight turn through Ober's spot in the rotation, the Twins are opting for a bullpen day that will be led off by Sands, who previously tossed a scoreless frame in his most recent start last Saturday versus the Rays. Travis Adams pitched four innings in long relief in that contest and will likely be tasked with covering multiple frames once again Saturday after Sands exits the contest.
Carlos Correa Carlos Correa Not starting Saturday Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 9:58 AM Correa (ankle) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh. Analysis: Correa was diagnosed with a mild sprain in his right ankle after getting hit by a sliding Tommy Pham during Friday's game. It remains to be seen whether his injury will require an IL stint, but it will at least keep him on the sidelines Saturday. Brooks Lee will shift to shortstop to cover for Correa, putting Kody Clemens at second base while Ty France starts at first.
Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Fans five in ninth win Friday Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 3:14 AM Ryan (9-4) earned the win Friday against the Pirates, giving up one run on five hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out five. Analysis: The 29-year-old right-hander continues to provide length for the Twins, having now worked at least five innings in each of his 19 outings this season. Ryan has also proven to be a fairly high-floor fantasy option during the first half of the year, fanning at least four in all of his appearances. He holds a 2.72 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 121:23 K:BB across 109.1 frames, which helped Ryan make his first All-Star team in 2025.
Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Goes yard in victory Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 10:24 PM Larnach went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 2-1 win over Pittsburgh. Analysis: Larnach's 13th home run of the season came in the fourth inning against All-Star right-hander Paul Skenes, which is certainly no easy feat. Although the lefty-hitting Larnach tends to struggle versus southpaws, he's been quite effective against righties this year. Through 259 at-bats versus right-handed pitching, Larnach is hitting .270 with 12 homers, 12 doubles and 35 RBI.
Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Multi-hit effort in return Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 10:17 PM Buxton (hand) went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 2-1 win over Pittsburgh. Analysis: After sitting out Thursday's series finale against the Cubs with a bruised hand, Buxton tallied his second multi-hit game of the month in his return Friday. The speedy center fielder has been on a tear lately, which helped him earn an All-Star nod in 2025. Over his last 111 plate appearances (27 games), Buxton is slashing .303/.378/.667 with 10 home runs, six doubles, 15 RBI, 24 runs scored and seven stolen bases.
Jhoan Duran Jhoan Duran Secures save No. 15 Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 10:08 PM Duran secured the save in Friday's 2-1 win over Pittsburgh, allowing one hit in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out two. Analysis: Duran successfully converted his fifth save in a row, and he's now turned in six consecutive scoreless outings. The hard-throwing right-hander appears to be well over an illness that cost him Tuesday's tilt against the Cubs. Duran sports a 1.49 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 47:16 K:BB while converting 15 of his 17 save chances over 42.1 innings, and his ERA would be a career best if it sticks.
Carlos Correa Carlos Correa Battling mild ankle sprain Fri, Jul 11, 2025, 9:57 PM Correa was diagnosed with a mild right ankle sprain after his removal from Friday's game versus Pittsburgh, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Correa wasn't able to walk off the field by himself after getting hit in the leg by a sliding Tommy Pham during the seventh inning, but imaging revealed just a mild ankle sprain. With just two games remaining before the All-Star break, the Twins will likely err on the side of caution and start Brooks Lee or Willi Castro at shortstop for the rest of the series, though the team may get away with keeping Correa off the injured list for now.