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Ryan Kreidler Ryan Kreidler Recalled from Triple-A
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:54 AM
The Twins recalled Kreidler from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North reports.
Analysis: With Royce Lewis (knee) headed for the IL, Kreidler will come up from Triple-A to give Minnesota additional depth in both the infield and outfield. The 28-year-old has gone 6-for-28 (.214) in the minors to begin the year and figures to sit on the bench most days while Tristan Gray starts at third base until Lewis returns. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Sick before Friday's loss
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 2:10 AM
Woods Richardson did not feel well and vomited before trying to pitch through it during Friday's loss to the Blue Jays, Bobby Nightingale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: Woods Richardson apparently didn't eat fresh enough before the game, and while he rolled through the first three innings, a five-run fourth left him with a sour line for the game to go with his sour stomach. We suspect SWR will be fine by the time he's expected to make his next turn in the rotation, which lines up for next week against the Red Sox. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Smacks three-run homer Friday
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 9:53 PM
Jeffers went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run during the Twins' 10-4 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday.
Analysis: Jeffers gave the Twins an early lead with a three-run homer off Patrick Corbin in the first inning. It was Jeffers' first long shot of the season, and all six of his RBI in 2026 have come over his last three outings. The 28-year-old backstop is looking to return to the kind of form he had during the 2024 regular season, when he recorded career highs in home runs (21) and RBI (64) in 465 plate appearances. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Gashed for five runs in fourth
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 9:50 PM
Woods Richardson (0-2) took the loss against Toronto on Friday, allowing five runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two across four innings.
Analysis: Woods Richardson was in control through the first three innings of Friday's game and took a 4-0 lead into the fourth. However, that's when things fell apart for the 25-year-old right-hander, who gave up five runs in the inning that was punctuated by a two-run home run from Brandon Valenzuela. Woods Richardson has yet to log a win this season, and through three starts he has a 4.60 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB across 15.2 innings. He'll look to earn his first victory of 2026 in his next start, which is slated for next week at home against the Red Sox. |
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Cody Laweryson Cody Laweryson Headed for IL
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 9:43 PM
The Twins will place Laweryson on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right forearm strain, Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North reports.
Analysis: Since giving up three earned runs in his season debut, Laweryson has allowed just one hit and zero walks while striking out six batters over five innings and recording the first save of his MLB career. Laweryson is one of five Twins relievers with a save this season, so there is still plenty of competition for high-leverage work in Minnesota's bullpen even with the 27-year-old temporarily out of the picture. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Bound for injured list
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 9:26 PM
The Twins will place Lewis on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left knee sprain, Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North reports.
Analysis: Lewis didn't play Friday after tweaking his knee in Thursday's contest, he'll now officially sit out for at least another 10 days. Tristan Gray started at the hot corner Friday and will likely continue to do so until Lewis returns. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Grabbing seat Friday
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 1:59 PM
Lewis is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Toronto.
Analysis: Lewis will get a day to rest after starting all four games during the Twins' sweep of the Tigers earlier in the week. Tristan Gray is getting a start at third base in Lewis' stead. |
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Josh Bell Josh Bell Hits third homer Thursday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 7:00 PM
Bell went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: Bell was the only Minnesota player to collect multiple hits Thursday, and he logged the team's only extra-baee knock with a solo shot off Jack Flaherty in the fourth inning. The 33-year-old Bell went 7-for-14 in the four-game series against the Tigers, driving in three runs. He's now slashing .317/.431/.634 with three home runs, 10 RBI, 11 runs scored and an 8:14 BB:K across 51 plate appearances. Hitting in a run-producing spot in the lineup, Bell could be worth a look in deeper mixed fantasy leagues. |
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Eric Orze Eric Orze Picks up save Thursday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:56 PM
Orze earned his first save in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Tigers, recording one strikeout in a hitless and scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: With Kody Funderburk, Justin Topa and Cole Sands all pitching three of the previous four days, manager Derek Shelton went to Orze in the ninth inning Thursday. Orze threw 12 of his 14 pitches for strikes and set down the Tigers in order. Orze has a 1.59 ERA and 4:3 K:BB across 5.2 innings this season. Minnesota doesn't have a set-in-stone closer, as five different relievers all have one save to lead the team. Orze could get more save chances down the road. |
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Mick Abel Mick Abel Six shutout innings in no-decision
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:49 PM
Abel didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Tigers, allowing four hits and three walks with six strikeouts across six shutout innings.
Analysis: Abel left with a 1-0 lead, but the Tigers were able to push a run across the plate in the seventh inning to spoil Abel's potential first win of the season. It was easily Abel's best game to date after he hemorrhaged nine runs on 14 hits and seven walks across his first 7.1 innings of the 2026 campaign. Abel will carry a 6.08 ERA and 13:10 K:BB into his next start Tuesday at home against the Red Sox. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Absent from Minnesota lineup
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 9:13 AM
Lee is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Tigers.
Analysis: It's a routine day off after Lee had started each of the previous five contests. Tristan Gray will fill in at shortstop and bat eighth for the Twins. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Out of lineup for matinee
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 9:11 AM
Jeffers is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Tigers.
Analysis: Jeffers was behind the dish for the past two games, so he'll get a breather in Thursday's matinee. Victor Caratini is catching and batting fifth as the Twins attempt a four-game sweep. |
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Luke Keaschall Luke Keaschall Getting first day off Thursday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 9:07 AM
Keaschall is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: It's the first day off this season for Keaschall, who has reached base five times and driven in four runs in the first three games of the series. Kody Clemens will get the start at second base and slot into the No. 6 spot in the lineup as the Twins go for the sweep. |
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Kody Funderburk Kody Funderburk Collects first save
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 11:24 PM
Funderburk walked one and hit one batter while not allowing a hit or a run in two-thirds of an inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: Funderburk made things interesting, but he managed to get the job done for his first save of the season. The Twins utilized Justin Topa and Cole Sands earlier in the contest, and Taylor Rogers may have been unavailable after pitching three times in the previous four days, leaving the bullpen short staffed. This was a fifth straight scoreless outing for Funderburk, who has pitched three hitless innings while issuing four walks in that span. He has a 3.18 ERA and 6:6 K:BB over 5.2 innings while adding a 1-1 record and three holds so far. While he may continue to see some high-leverage work, his early performance suggests his pitching will cause some stress. Funderburk is the fourth Twins pitcher to log a save this season, leaving no clarity to who will get the bulk of the closing duties. |
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Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Earns first win
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 11:18 PM
Ober (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out two over 5.2 innings to earn the win over the Tigers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Ober came up an out short of a quality start, but this was still his best outing of the season. The 30-year-old had gone just four innings in each of his first two games. Ober threw 64 of 99 pitches for strikes Wednesday and limited the damage to the sixth inning. He has a 5.27 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 7:4 K:BB through 13.2 innings so far. Ober's lack of strikeouts is a concern, especially after he posted a career-worst 7.4 K/9 during the 2025 regular season. He's averaging just 89.1 mph on his four-seam fastball this year, down from 90.3 mph last year, so his strikeout numbers are unlikely to rebound if the velocity remains down. Ober is tentatively projected to make his next start at home versus the Red Sox. |
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Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Remaining out against lefty
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:49 PM
Larnach is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: Larnach will take a seat for the second straight game while the Tigers send another lefty (Framber Valdez) to the bump. Austin Martin will replace Larnach in left field and will bat second. |
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Josh Bell Josh Bell Collects three hits vs. Detroit
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:15 PM
Bell went 3-for-4 with an RBI double during the Twins' 4-2 win over the Tigers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Bell gave the Twins a 4-0 lead in the fifth after he smacked an RBI double off Tarik Skubal. Bell leads the Twins with four doubles, and his eight RBIs is tied with Tristan Gray for the clubhouse lead. Bell has gone 9-for-34 (.265) with two home runs to open the 2026 campaign. |
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Justin Topa Justin Topa Collects first save of 2026
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:03 PM
Topa earned the save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Tigers, allowing one walk and no hits in two-thirds of an inning.
Analysis: Eric Orze was given the initial save opportunity but was pulled after yielding an RBI double to Kevin McGonigle. With Cole Sands and Taylor Rogers already deployed earlier in the game, the Twins turned to Topa, who proceeded to seal the win for Minnesota after getting two of the next three batters to ground out. Topa is one of three Twins pitchers to record a save this season, but there doesn't appear to be a clear-cut favorite for the closing job in Minnesota as of yet. |
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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Fans 10 for second win of 2026
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 9:58 PM
Bradley (2-0) came away with the win against the Tigers on Tuesday, allowing one run on six hits while striking out 10 across 6.1 innings. He did not issue a walk.
Analysis: Bradley set the tone by striking out each of the first two batters he faced and struck out at least one batter in each of the next six frames. He was tagged with an earned run after Parker Meadows came around to score in the seventh, but that was the only blemish to what was otherwise an outstanding start for Bradley, the latter of whom generated 15 whiffs while logging 68 strikes on 104 pitches (65.4 percent). Bradley has logged back-to-back quality starts and has yielded only two runs while striking out 22 batters across 16.2 innings to open the season. He's slated to start this weekend on the road against the Blue Jays. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Earns first win
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:15 PM
Ryan (1-1) earned the win Monday, allowing three runs on three hits and three walks over five innings against the Tigers. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Ryan wasn't dominant but was able to limit damage and grind through five innings to earn his first win of the 2026 season. It was an encouraging bounce-back performance after the right-hander was tagged for five runs in his previous outing against the Royals. Through three starts, the 29-year-old owns a 4.40 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with a 17:5 K:BB across 14.1 innings, and his next outing is slated for Saturday against the Blue Jays. |
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