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Cole Sands Cole Sands Likely done for season
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:41 AM
Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll said Tuesday that Sands (elbow) is expected to miss the rest of the season, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Sands is scheduled to meet with team physician Dr. Chris Camp on Wednesday before deciding on a treatment plan for his strained right elbow, but even if surgery isn't recommended, the 29-year-old reliever doesn't appear likely to pitch again in 2026. He had previously been shelved for nearly three months with a forearm strain before being shut down again after making just one appearance following his reinstatement from the injured list Sunday. |
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David Festa David Festa Out for season
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 8:58 PM
Festa (shoulder) will undergo a season-ending double surgery Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Festa will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his right shoulder to address his impingement, and he will also receive a second operation on his pectoral muscle to address neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms. The two surgeries will ensure that he misses the remainder of the season, though it's unclear whether his absence will extend into the 2027 campaign. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Pulled with sore hip
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 7:49 PM
Buxton was removed from Tuesday's game against the Royals with right hip soreness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis: Buxton went 0-for-2 at the plate before the Twins took him out of the game in the fifth inning. The team hasn't provided any information regarding the severity of the outfielder's injury, but more details could come in the near future. If Buxton ends up having to miss additional games, Alan Roden would likely be the next man up to start in the outfield. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis On bench Tuesday
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 5:18 PM
Lewis is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals
Analysis: Lewis started the Twins' previous eight games and will hit the bench after going 5-for-28 with two doubles and four steals during that stretch. Victor Caratini is getting the start at first base Tuesday for Minnesota. |
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Emmanuel Rodriguez Emmanuel Rodriguez Cleared for rehab assignment
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 4:03 PM
Rodriguez (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Fort Myers on Tuesday, Theodore Tollefson of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Analysis: Rodriguez has finally been cleared to play in games following surgery in late May to repair the UCL in his left thumb. The 23-year-old has been highly productive for Triple-A St. Paul this season when on the field, slashing .247/.417/.506 with six long balls in 25 games. Rodriguez could push to debut before the end of the 2026 campaign if he's able to stay healthy, but that's a big "if," given his track record. |
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Jack Anderson Jack Anderson Rejoins big-league bullpen
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 2:28 PM
The Twins recalled Anderson from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.
Analysis: Anderson was just sent down Sunday, but he's back two days later to replace the injured Cole Sands (elbow). The right-hander could fill a long-relief role for Minnesota. |
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Cole Sands Cole Sands Back to IL with elbow strain
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 2:26 PM
The Twins placed Sands on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow strain.
Analysis: Sands just returned from a nearly three-month absence with a right forearm strain, getting roughed up for five runs while retiring just one batter Sunday versus the Athletics. He's now shelved again with another injury to his pitching arm, and it could be a lengthy absence. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Logs 10th theft
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 5:56 PM
Lewis went 1-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 11-8 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Lewis is up to 10 steals on the year, including four over his last four games. The infielder has struggled at the plate a bit since the All-Star break, going 5-for-32 (.156) over his last nine games, though he's also drawn six walks. Lewis is still batting a mere .212 with a .672 OPS, 10 home runs, 31 RBI, 35 runs scored and 13 doubles over 72 contests this season, and he looks to have a fairly secure starting role in the Twins' flexible infield. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Drives in three
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 5:53 PM
Jeffers went 3-for-5 with three RBI in Sunday's 11-8 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Jeffers picked up his first multi-hit effort since he returned from a fractured hamate bone in his left hand. He has gone 10-for-35 (.286) over nine contests since his return, picking up where he left off before the injury. The catcher is batting .293 with a .930 OPS, nine home runs, 35 RBI, 29 runs scored, nine doubles, one triple and one stolen base over 46 games on the year. |
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Kody Clemens Kody Clemens Two triples in win
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 5:50 PM
Clemens went 3-for-5 with two triples, one RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-8 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Clemens has three multi-hit efforts over nine games since the All-Star break, going 9-for-37 (.243) in that span. He's logged five extra-base hits (one double, two triples, two home runs) during that stretch, but his performance is otherwise in line with what he's done all year. The utility man is batting .243 with a .787 OPS, 18 home runs, 49 RBI, 49 runs scored, 19 doubles, five triples and seven stolen bases over 92 contests. Clemens has seen most of his time at second base lately, but he can play in both the infield and outfield -- he started in right field Sunday since Luke Keaschall shifted to center while Byron Buxton slotted in as the designated hitter. |
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Ryan Kreidler Ryan Kreidler Shows speed in win
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 5:46 PM
Kreidler went 3-for-4 with a triple, two doubles, one RBI, two stolen bases and three runs scored in Sunday's 11-8 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Kreidler hasn't been a regular source of speed this season, but that may be changing. He's logged all three of his steals over the last two games, and he's also up to three triples on the year. Kreidler had gone 13 games without a multi-hit effort prior to Sunday, batting just .114 (4-for-35) in that span, but he has a path to a near-everyday role since Tristan Gray was optioned out Monday. Overall, Kreidler is batting .244 with a .720 OPS, five home runs, 25 RBI and 24 runs scored across 62 contests this season. |
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Connor Prielipp Connor Prielipp Strong showing in return
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 5:42 PM
Prielipp (3-5) allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out five over 5.2 innings to earn the win over the Athletics on Sunday.
Analysis: Prielipp faced the minimum through five innings, thanks to a pair of double plays. He was pulled after the Athletics turned the lineup over in the sixth, and Cole Sands wound up giving up a home run to Nick Kurtz that put a run on Prielipp's line. It was still an encouraging performance for Prielipp after the southpaw was sidelined by a blister. He's now at a 4.73 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 76:26 K:BB through 72.1 innings over 14 starts this season. The rookie is projected to make his next start in Seattle. |
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Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Sitting against southpaw
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 1:40 PM
Larnach is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: Larnach will take a seat Sunday while southpaw Jeffrey Springs draws the start for the Athletics. Austin Martin will replace Larnach in left field and will bat leadoff. |
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Josh Bell Josh Bell Idle Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 1:38 PM
Bell is out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Athletics.
Analysis: After going 0-for-6 with two walks, a run scored and a strikeout between the first two games of the series, Bell will get the day off for the series finale. Byron Buxton will get a break from playing center field but stay in the lineup at designated hitter while Bell heads to the bench. |
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Mike Paredes Mike Paredes Moves to injured list
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 1:33 PM
The Twins placed Paredes (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: The right-hander was scheduled to start Saturday against the A's but was scratched due to the injury, and he'll now be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks. A longer absence wouldn't be surprising for Paredes given the nature of the injury. |
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Jack Anderson Jack Anderson Sent to minors
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 1:28 PM
The Twins optioned Anderson to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
Analysis: Anderson was called up by Minnesota on Tuesday shortly after being claimed off waivers and was busy during his brief time in the majors, delivering three scoreless appearances and picking up a save. The right-hander seems likely to get another look in the big leagues before the end of the campaign, especially if the Twins offload any pitchers at the trade deadline. |
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Cole Sands Cole Sands Back from IL
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 11:32 AM
The Twins reinstated Sands (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: Sands has been on the shelf since early May due to a forearm strain, but he's ready to rejoin the active roster after firing seven scoreless frames during a six-outing rehab assignment. The right-hander opened the campaign in a high-leverage role, recording one save and three holds in 12 appearances prior to the injury. Yoendrys Gomez has since settled in as Minnesota's closer, which likely positions Sands to fill a setup role. |
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Connor Prielipp Connor Prielipp Reinstated for Sunday's start
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 11:14 AM
The Twins reinstated Prielipp (finger) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday versus the Athletics at Target Field.
Analysis: Prielipp wound up missing slightly beyond the minimum 15 days after the Twins deactivated him July 9 due to a blister on his left middle finger. The southpaw tossed three innings and 32 pitches in a rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul last Sunday, so he'll likely be operating with some restrictions in his return to the Minnesota rotation. Considering Prielipp underwent elbow surgeries in 2021 and 2023 and is on pace to easily surpass the career-high 101.1 innings he covered across three minor-league stops in 2025, the Twins are likely to manage his workload to some extent over the final two months of the season. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan On track to start Wednesday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 11:02 AM
Ryan (arm) is slated to make his next start Wednesday against the Royals at Target Field, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
Analysis: Ryan had initially been lined up to make his 22nd start of the season Sunday versus the Athletics, but the Twins scratched him a day in advance of the series finale due to what manager Derek Shelton referred to as "right arm fatigue." The Twins never expressed any major concern about Ryan requiring a stint on the injured list, and the two-time All-Star looks like he'll be ready to go by the middle of the week if he experiences no issues during his between-starts bullpen session. The upcoming start versus the Royals could be Ryan's last with the Twins, as the 30-year-old is expected to be a sought-after commodity ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. |
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Connor Prielipp Connor Prielipp Set to start Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 8:23 AM
Prielipp (finger) is listed as the Twins' probable starting pitcher for Sunday's game versus the A's.
Analysis: Prielipp landed on the shelf just before the All-Star break due to a blister on his left middle finger, but he's apparently been cleared to rejoin the big-league rotation after one rehab start. The left-hander initially appeared set to take the mound in Saturday's contest, but Kendry Rojas instead ended up making a spot start in place of Mike Paredes (oblique). Prielipp has a 5.00 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 71:25 K:BB across 66.2 innings this season in his first taste of the big leagues, and he could have some workload limitations Sunday since he covered just three frames in his rehab outing. |
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