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Ryan Fitzgerald Ryan Fitzgerald Goes deep in loss Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 8:13 AM Fitzgerald went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's loss against the Yankees. Analysis: Fitzgerald launched his third career homer in Tuesday's loss, turning on a cutter in a lefty-lefty battle against Ryan Yarbrough. Though his playing time has been sporadic, the infielder has made the most of recent opportunities, going 5-for-14 with two long balls and six RBI so far in September.
Zebby Matthews Zebby Matthews Knocked around in sixth loss Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 7:57 AM Matthews (4-6) took the loss Tuesday, allowing nine runs on 11 hits and two walks over three innings in a 10-9 loss against the Yankees. He struck out two. Analysis: Matthews was tagged for runs in each of the three innings he worked Tuesday, failing to find a groove before being pulled. The 25-year-old has endured a tough season, carrying a 5.97 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across 15 starts and 72.1 innings. Still, there are signs of optimism in his underlying metrics, with a 3.85 FIP and a 3.4 K/BB ratio pointing to better potential than the surface stats suggest.
Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Not in Tuesday's lineup Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 5:16 PM Lee is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees. Analysis: Lee has a .178/.240/.289 slash line through 13 games in September and will take a seat Tuesday after starting the previous four contests. Ryan Fitzgerald will instead start at shortstop and bat eighth versus New York righty Cam Schlittler.
Luke Keaschall Luke Keaschall Stepping out of lineup Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 5:14 PM Keaschall is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees. Analysis: Keaschall will hit the bench after a run of 12 straight starts, during which he batted .320 (16-for-50) with three walks, two doubles, five steals, eight RBI and seven runs. Austin Martin will shift to second base while James Outman receives a start in left field.
Anthony Misiewicz Anthony Misiewicz Ready to face hitters Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 8:04 AM Misiewicz (pectoral) is expected to throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Analysis: If all goes well Tuesday, Misiewicz could report to Triple-A St. Paul this weekend for a rehab assignment. The reliever has been on the shelf since July 25 due to a left pectoral strain but looks like he'll have a chance to rejoin the Twins for the final week of the season.
Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Hits 15th homer Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 11:11 PM Lee went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's victory over the Yankees. Analysis: Lee snapped a 15-game homerless stretch Monday by launching his 15th bomb of the season. The shortstop has flashed potential but has largely underwhelmed in his first full big-league campaign, carrying a .664 OPS across 129 games.
Austin Martin Austin Martin Active in Monday's win Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 11:06 PM Martin went 1-for-4 with a double, four RBI, a run scored and two steals in Monday's win over the Yankees. Analysis: Martin made his presence felt in Monday's win despite logging just one hit, driving in more than half of Minnesota's runs and stealing a pair of bags. The 2020 first-rounder has capitalized on increased playing time, posting an .832 OPS over his last 15 games and an .810 mark across his past 30 contests.
Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Punches out 11 Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 11:00 PM Woods Richardson (7-4) earned the win Monday, allowing two hits and three walks over six scoreless innings against the Yankees. He struck out 11. Analysis: Woods Richardson turned in a career outing Monday, reaching double-digit strikeouts for the first time in the majors. The 24-year-old has long been viewed as a pitcher with plenty of upside but has struggled with consistency. Across 21 appearances this season, he holds a 4.31 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over 100.1 innings.
Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Going through baseball activities Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 4:46 PM Jeffers hasn't been fully cleared from concussion protocol but is going through most baseball activities, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Those activities include batting practice, which Jeffers took Monday. Jeffers won't be allowed to return from the 7-day injured list until he's fully cleared, but it seems that could happen soon. With Christian Vazquez (shoulder) also out, the Twins have been using Jhonny Pereda and Mickey Gasper at catcher.
Christian Vazquez Christian Vazquez Nearing rehab games Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 4:11 PM Vazquez (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Vazquez has been shelved since early August with an infection in his left shoulder and had surgery in late August to clean the shoulder out. He's on the comeback trail now, though, and is expected to return before the end of the season.
Kody Clemens Kody Clemens Idle against southpaw Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 2:16 PM Clemens is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees. Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Clemens had started in each of the last four games while the Twins went up against right-handed hurlers, but he'll hit the bench Monday as Minnesota matches up with southpaw Carlos Rodon. Edouard Julien will replace Clemens at first base and will bat ninth.
Jhonny Pereda Jhonny Pereda Making third start in four games Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 2:14 PM Pereda will start at catcher and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Yankees. Analysis: With Ryan Jeffers (concussion) recently joining Christian Vazquez (shoulder) on the injured list, Pereda and Mickey Gasper are left standing as the Twins' lone healthy catchers. Pereda appears to have tentatively emerged as the preferred option of the two, as he'll be drawing his third start in four games Monday. Since being called up from Triple-A St. Paul on Sept. 5, Pereda has gone 6-for-15 with two doubles, two walks and one RBI over six games.
Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Tallies pair of steals Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 7:54 PM Lewis went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and a run scored in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. Analysis: The former first-overall pick reached double figures in steals for the first time in his four-year career, as he notched his ninth and 10th stolen bases of the season. Lewis nabbed second off Arizona starter Nabil Crismatt in the second before returning in the eighth to swipe second against reliever Anthony DeSclafani. Through 356 total plate appearances, Lewis now sports a .237/.289/.395 slash line with 12 homers, 45 RBI and 35 runs scored.
Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Fans nine, takes loss Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 7:49 PM Ober (5-8) took the loss Sunday against Arizona, conceding four runs on four hits and no walks over six innings. He struck out nine. Analysis: Despite notching his eighth start without a free pass issued, the Minnesota right-hander was saddled with the loss in this 101-pitch appearance. The Minnesota right-hander once again yielded a homer, his 30th given up of the season, when James McCann slugged a three-run long ball in the fourth inning, ruining Ober's opportunity at a quality start. The 30-year-old now sports a 5.12 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 114:28 K:BB across 135.1 total frames. He currently lines up to make his next start at home against Cleveland next weekend.
Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Resting up Sunday Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 1:36 PM Larnach is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks. Analysis: After starting in each of the Twins' previous five games, Larnach will get a breather in the series finale. Edouard Julien will enter the Minnesota lineup at designated hitter in Larnach's stead.
Kody Clemens Kody Clemens First career multi-homer game Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 10:34 PM Clemens went 4-for-4 with three home runs, five RBI, a double and an additional run scored in a 9-8 win over Arizona on Friday. Analysis: It was the first career multi-homer game for Clemens, who also established a career high in RBI. The lefty-hitting Clemens should continue to see the bulk of the reps at first base for the Twins to wrap up the campaign, especially if he continues to perform well. While he's hitting just .236 over his last 17 outings, Clemens has six big flies, one double and 10 RBI over that stretch to improve his OPS to .740 for the season.
Cole Sands Cole Sands Escapes with win in blown save Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 10:23 PM Sands (4-4) blew the save but came away with the win Friday against the Diamondbacks, striking one while allowing four runs on four hits in one inning. Analysis: Though Sands matched a season worst in runs allowed while taking his fourth blown save of the year, the Twins were able to mount a ninth-inning rally to bail out the hurler and get him his fourth win of the season. Justin Topa (oblique) is out for at least two weeks while on the 15-day injured list, but Sands didn't help his case Friday for future save chances. Through 65.1 frames, Sands has a 4.27 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 58:16 K:BB.
Justin Topa Justin Topa On IL with oblique injury Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 2:31 PM The Twins placed Topa on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a left oblique strain. Analysis: Topa was removed from Sunday's game with left knee discomfort, but he'll head to the injured list Friday with a different ailment. The 34-year-old has been serving as a high-leverage arm since Jhoan Duran was dealt to the Phillies. He's blown two of his six save chances during that stretch and has allowed seven runs (six earned) across his last nine appearances. Cody Laweryson was brought up from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Cole Sands, Kody Funderburk and Michael Tonkin are candidates for save chances.
Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Clubs 31st homer Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 7:32 PM Buxton went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Angels. Analysis: Hitting leadoff and getting the nod at DH after missing Monday's game due to a knee bruise, Buxton got hold of a 97.5 mph fastball from Jose Fermin in the sixth inning and drove it over the right-field fence to tie the game at 3-3. It was the veteran center fielder's 31st homer of the season as he adds to a new career high, and his sixth in his last 12 contests -- a stretch in which Buxton is batting .333 (15-for-45) with three doubles, three triples, three steals, 11 runs and 14 RBI.
James Outman James Outman Goes yard again Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 7:27 PM Outman went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Angels. Analysis: Batting ninth and getting the start in center field while Byron Buxton handled DH duties, Outman took Jose Urena deep in the third inning to get the Twins on the board. The 28-year-old outfielder has homered in back-to-back starts for his first long balls with his new club, but his contact issues have followed him from the Dodgers -- over his last 12 games he's batting just .206 (7-for-34) with a 3:14 BB:K.