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Andrew Morris Andrew Morris Starting Sunday vs. Cleveland
Sat, May 9, 2026, 11:13 PM
Morris will serve as the Twins' starter for Sunday's series finale against the Guardians, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Despite tossing two-thirds of an inning during the Twins' 2-1 extra-innings win over the Guardians on Saturday, Morris will operate as Minnesota's starter for Sunday's contest in what will be a bullpen game. Since making his major-league debut April 12, Morris has posted a 4.96 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB across 16.1 innings. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Continues to roll in win
Sat, May 9, 2026, 11:05 PM
Buxton went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Saturday's 2-1 extra-innings win over the Guardians.
Analysis: The center fielder's incredible power surge continued, and he even accounted for Minnesota's entire output in both hits and runs Saturday. Over his last 23 games (103 at-bats), Buxton is batting .301 with 13 homers, four doubles, 20 RBI and 20 runs scored. He's also hit safely in 19 contests during that stretch. |
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Luis Garcia Luis Garcia Shuts door for first save
Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:59 PM
Garcia secured the save Saturday against Cleveland, throwing a clean 11th inning.
Analysis: The journeyman reliever nabbed his first save of the season in extra innings Saturday, which was highlighted by an impressive play by Kody Clemens at second base for the game's final out. With a 10.64 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 4:4 K:BB over 11 innings for the Mets and Twins this year, Garcia doesn't appear to be in the mix for steady high-leverage work going forward despite Saturday's showing. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Settles for no-decision Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:53 PM
Ryan didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Guardians, allowing one run on two hits and three walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: After leaving his last start early with elbow soreness, the All-Star right-hander looked no worse for wear Saturday. Ryan threw a season-high 107 pitches (66 strikes), and, excluding his most recent injury-shortened outing, pitched at least six innings while yielding two runs or fewer for the third time in his past four appearances. He'll carry a strong 3.43 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 45:13 K:BB over 44.2 innings into a tough assignment against the Brewers in his next scheduled start. |
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Austin Martin Austin Martin Riding pine Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 2:07 PM
Martin isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Analysis: Martin has tallied 10 hits over the course of his six-game hitting streak, but the Twins will keep him on the bench to begin Saturday's matchup. His absence will allow Matt Wallner to start in right field while batting eighth. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Taking seat Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 2:05 PM
Jeffers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: Jeffers will catch a breather Saturday after going 4-for-8 with a homer, two RBI and three runs scored over his last two starts. Victor Caratini will replace him at catcher and bat seventh. |
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Travis Adams Travis Adams Back in big leagues
Sat, May 9, 2026, 11:43 AM
The Twins recalled Adams from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Adams will rejoin the big club as the roster replacement for Taj Bradley, who landed on the injured list Saturday with right pectoral inflammation. Adams posted a 7.49 ERA in 33.2 innings with the Twins last season and has surrendered six earned runs over six frames in Triple-A this year. He'll likely be limited to low-leverage situations while in the majors. |
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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Headed to injured list
Sat, May 9, 2026, 11:40 AM
The Twins placed Bradley on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right pectoral inflammation, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Bradley allowed two earned runs while making it through six innings during his last outing against the Nationals on Tuesday, but he appears to have come away from his appearance with a pectoral injury. He'll be eligible to return from the IL ahead of the Twins' series opener against Boston on May 22, though it remains unknown whether the right-hander will be ready by then. Travis Adams was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to provide extra bullpen depth, but another move will likely be required before Bradley's spot in the rotation comes up Sunday. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Keeps rolling Thursday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:36 PM
Jeffers went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two additional runs scored in Thursday's 7-5 loss to the Nationals.
Analysis: Jeffers continues to be a bright spot offensively for the last-place Twins in 2026. The 28-year-old backstop totaled a season-high eight bases Thursday, turning in his third three-hit game of the year as well. Through 163 plate appearances, Jeffers is slashing a potent .302/.409/.531 with five home runs, five doubles, 22 RBI and 21 runs scored. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Can't find rhythm Thursday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:02 PM
Woods Richardson didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Nationals, allowing five runs on four hits and two walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Washington catcher Keibert Ruiz in particular had Woods Richardson's number, plating three runs on a pair of doubles versus the hurler. It's been a struggle in 2026 so far for Woods Richardson, who has surrendered at least four runs in five of his last six starts while fanning three or fewer each time out during that period. Still winless on the campaign, the right-hander will bring a ghastly 6.92 ERA, 1.72 WHIP and 19:16 K:BB over 39 innings into his next scheduled outings versus Miami. |
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John Klein John Klein Returning to Triple-A
Thu, May 7, 2026, 4:05 PM
The Twins optioned Klein to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis: The move comes in order to make room for Yoendrys Gomez, who was acquired by the Twins from the Rays on Wednesday. Klein made one appearance up with the big club on Saturday, in which he tossed a perfect inning against the Blue Jays. |
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Mick Abel Mick Abel Gets cortisone shot after setback
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:44 AM
Abel (elbow) was given a cortisone injection after feeling soreness in his right triceps following a simulated game Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Abel initially went on the injured list a little more than two weeks ago with right elbow inflammation, but this setback is focused more on the triceps area. He will be shut down for now before being reevaluated Tuesday. More should be known at that point regarding a potential timetable for Abel's return. With Abel delayed, Connor Prielipp will get some more looks in the Twins' rotation. |
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Josh Bell Josh Bell Getting breather Thursday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:26 AM
Bell is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Nationals.
Analysis: It's a routine day off for Bell, who is slashing just .164/.215/.164 with no home runs over his last 15 tilts. Trevor Larnach is being used at designated hitter for the Twins in Thursday's matinee. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Second straight day off
Thu, May 7, 2026, 10:24 AM
Lewis is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: It's the second straight day out of the lineup for Lewis, who is slashing just .122/.159/.195 with a 1:15 BB:K over 11 contests since coming off the injured list. Tristan Gray will again handle third base in Thursday's series finale. |
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Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Tagged with loss Wednesday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 6:52 AM
Ober (3-2) was tagged wth the loss Wednesday against the Nationals after allowing five runs on six hits and two walks across five innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Ober tossed 52 of his 82 pitches for strikes, and overall, this was a step in the wrong direction for the right-hander -- he was coming off three straight outings in which he'd given up two or fewer earned runs while pitching at least six innings each time. Ober, who has a 4.19 ERA and 1.19 WHIP across eight starts and 43 innings this season, is scheduled to make his next start against the Marlins at home next week. |
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Christian Roa Christian Roa Pushed off 40-man roster
Wed, May 6, 2026, 3:53 PM
The Twins designated Roa for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: The move frees a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Yoendrys Gomez, who was acquired from the Rays on Wednesday. Roa was a waiver claim of the Twins in late April but didn't make an appearance at the big-league level, having turned in a 7.71 ERA in three relief outings with Triple-A St. Paul. |
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Austin Martin Austin Martin Hitting bench Wednesday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 3:14 PM
Martin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: He'll hit the bench Wednesday, but after opening the season in a short-side platoon role in the outfield, Martin is beginning to encroach on the left-handed-hitting Matt Wallner's playing time against right-handed pitching. Martin picked up starts in three of the Twins' previous four matchups with righties and is sporting a team-best .886 OPS over 100 plate appearances on the season. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Sitting amid tepid start to season
Wed, May 6, 2026, 3:09 PM
Lewis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: He had just received a day off Saturday, but after making two straight starts, Lewis will get another breather Wednesday and give way to Tristan Gray at third base. Aside from a minimum-length stint on the injured list in April due to a knee sprain, Lewis has been able to stay healthy this season, but his production has fallen off. Over 89 plate appearances, Lewis has produced a .582 OPS and has struck out at a 30.3 percent clip, with both representing career-worst marks for the 26-year-old. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Taking seat Wednesday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 3:04 PM
Jeffers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: He'll receive the night off while Minnesota goes with Victor Caratini behind the dish. Jeffers has been an offensive tear of late, slashing .324/.400/.529 with two home runs, one stolen base, nine RBI and seven runs over his last nine starts. |
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Yoendrys Gomez Yoendrys Gomez Dealt to Minnesota
Wed, May 6, 2026, 2:17 PM
The Twins acquired Gomez from the Rays on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.
Analysis: Gomez is out of minor-league options, so he'll be added to the Minnesota bullpen. The 26-year-old holds a 6.23 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 13:10 K:BB through 17.1 innings at the big-league level in 2026. |
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