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Recovers from broken arm
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 1:37 PM
Single-A Fort Myers reinstated Barr (arm) from its 60-day injured list June 23 and assigned him to the rookie-level Florida Complex League.
Analysis: Barr opened the season on Fort Myers' IL after he developed a stress fracture in his right arm during spring training. He was cleared to begin a rehab assignment in the FCL on May 25 and looks like he'll end up sticking around with the affiliate for a little while longer before potentially moving back up to the Twins' Florida State League affiliate. Through six starts in the Complex League, Barr has turned in a 6.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 12:9 K:BB in 12 innings. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Out for third straight game
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 12:46 PM
Buxton (hip) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: The Twins are viewing Buxton day-to-day while he recovers from a right hip impingement, which will keep him on the bench for a third consecutive game. Minnesota is off Thursday, so Buxton's condition will presumably be reassessed Friday, when the team opens a three-game series versus the Yankees. Ryan Kreidler will pick up another start in center field Wednesday in place of Buxton. |
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Luke Keaschall Luke Keaschall Receiving break Tuesday
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 5:56 PM
Keaschall is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: After making his first 72 starts of the season at second base, Keaschall moved to right field for his last four starts. Though Keaschall will give way to Austin Martin on Tuesday, the Twins appear committed to giving the 23-year-old an extended look at the new position, so he could soon gain outfield eligibility in fantasy leagues. That said, Keaschall may need to improve his all-around production before managers in shallower leagues can feel comfortable including him in lineups at any position. While he's stayed healthy throughout the season and has been a solid source of speed with 12 stolen bases, Keaschall's numbers are lacking in just about every other category (.245 average, two home runs, 40 runs, 24 RBI). |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Sitting again Tuesday
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 3:29 PM
Buxton (hip) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: It's the second straight absence from the lineup for Buxton, who is considered day-to-day after an MRI revealed a right hip impingement. The center fielder appears to have avoided a serious injury, though it wouldn't be surprising if the Twins also hold him out for Wednesday's series finale in Houston since the club has a team day off Thursday. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Day-to-day with hip issue
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 10:35 PM
Buxton is being considered day-to-day due to a right hip impingement, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It initially look as though Buxton was set to receive a scheduled night off Monday, but skipper Derek Shelton stated after the game that the star center fielder was sent for an MRI, which showed a right hip issue. This appears to be a minor injury for Buxton, who will likely be re-evaluated Tuesday to determine his status for the second game of the series. |
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Cody Laweryson Cody Laweryson Back in big-league bullpen
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:18 PM
The Twins recalled Laweryson from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.
Analysis: He's taking the roster spot vacated by Anthony Banda (lat), who was moved to the injured list. Laweryson holds a 5.06 ERA and 18:7 K:BB over 16 covering 14 appearances during his time with the Twins this season. |
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Anthony Banda Anthony Banda Shelved by strained lat
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:16 PM
The Twins placed Banda on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left lat strain.
Analysis: Banda logged a hold in Sunday's win over the Rockies but evidently came out of the appearance with an injury. Manager Derek Shelton said Monday that Banda's strain is significant, and the reliever will be sidelined for months, not weeks, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Receiving night off
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:02 PM
Buxton is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.
Analysis: Buxton had started every game dating back to June 9, so the Twins may have decided that he was due for a night off. Ryan Kreidler will receive the start in center field in place of Buxton, who could probably benefit from a break after going hitless in three of his last four games. |
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Ryan Kreidler Ryan Kreidler Crushes fifth homer in win
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 10:30 PM
Kreidler went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over Colorado.
Analysis: Kreidler's lone hit proved to be the difference, as he launched a 421-foot solo homer to straightaway center field in the seventh inning to give Minnesota a 3-2 lead it wouldn't relinquish. The 28-year-old has been a surprisingly productive contributor, particularly of late, going 14-for-35 (.400) with two homers, 10 RBI and seven runs scored over his past 15 appearances. On the year, the utility man is slashing .290/.365/.527 with five homers, 21 RBI and 17 runs scored across 104 plate appearances while emerging as a top option at shortstop, largely outplaying Tristan Gray. |
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Yoendrys Gomez Yoendrys Gomez Records eighth save
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 10:21 PM
Gomez picked up the save Sunday against the Rockies. He pitched a perfect inning without recording a strikeout.
Analysis: Following an Anthony Banda hit-by-pitch to open the ninth inning, Gomez entered and retired the side without any trouble to secure his eighth save of the season. The right-hander has been stellar of late, not allowing a hit across 6.1 scoreless innings over his past six outings while recording three saves during that stretch. The 26-year-old has been great since joining the Twins on May 6, posting a 1.25 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 22:8 K:BB with seven saves across 21.2 innings for Minnesota while emerging as the club's top option in the ninth inning. |
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Connor Prielipp Connor Prielipp Fans 10 in no-decision
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 9:56 PM
Prielipp did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on six hits and no walks over six innings against the Rockies. He struck out 10.
Analysis: Prielipp brought his best swing-and-miss stuff, generating 20 whiffs while recording a season-high 10 strikeouts. In addition, Sunday marked the southpaw's first outing without issuing a walk since his debut April 22, though he did hit two batters. The 25-year-old has cooled off since a blazing start to his big-league career, but his performance against the Rockies was an encouraging step in the right direction. Overall, Prielipp owns a 2-5 record with a 4.96 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 65:23 K:BB across 61.2 innings (12 starts). He'll look to build on it next time out, tentatively scheduled for Saturday on the road against the Yankees. |
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Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Starts up rehab assignment
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 5:20 PM
Ober (elbow) struck out one batter and allowed three earned runs on seven hits and no walks over 3.1 innings in a rehab start Sunday with High-A Cedar Rapids.
Analysis: After completing a throwing progression, Ober was cleared to kick off a rehab assignment Sunday. Per Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com, the Twins were planning for Ober to throw around 50 pitches in his first game action since May 30. He ended up narrowly exceeding that limit, spotting 38 of his 57 pitches for strikes in the rehab outing. Ober will likely need at least one more appearance in the minors to get further stretched out, but he appears on pace to return from the 15-day injured list shortly before the All-Star break. Ober has been on the shelf since June 1 due to a right flexor strain. |
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Hendry Mendez Hendry Mendez Recovers from shoulder issue
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 4:17 PM
Mendez (shoulder) has gone 3-for-6 with an RBI in two games for Triple-A St. Paul since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Mendez missed just over two weeks of action due to a left shoulder impingement. The 22-year-old outfielder is slashing .314/.408/.485 with eight home runs and four stolen bases over 54 games between St. Paul and Double-A Wichita this season. |
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Returns to Triple-A lineup
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 4:14 PM
Culpepper (hip) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in his return to the Triple-A St. Paul lineup in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Louisville after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list.
Analysis: Culpepper returned to action for St. Paul after missing the past two weeks while recovering from a left hip strain. He was eased back into the lineup at designated hitter, but Culpepper should return to an everyday role at shortstop before long. The 23-year-old appeared to be gaining momentum for a promotion to Minnesota prior to getting hurt, but after the recent injury, Culpepper may need to heat back up at the dish before the Twins revisit the idea of calling him up from Triple-A. |
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Josh Bell Josh Bell Receiving rest Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 1:55 PM
Bell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: The Twins will hold Bell out of the starting nine for the second Sunday in a row in what amounts to a planned rest day. Byron Buxton will get a day off from playing center field but will stick in the starting nine as Bell's replacement at designated hitter. |
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Tristan Gray Tristan Gray Back on bench Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 1:53 PM
Gray is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Gray had started each of the Twins' last three games and went 4-for-11 with a double and two runs during that stretch, but he'll cede shortstop to Ryan Kreidler in the series finale. Minnesota has yet to commit to either player as its full-time shortstop, and manager Derek Shelton may be content to ride the hotter bat between the two players. |
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Victor Caratini Victor Caratini Receiving breather Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 1:51 PM
Caratini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: The Twins will go with Alex Jackson behind the dish for the series finale. Caratini had started at catcher in each of Minnesota's last five games, going 4-for-19 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs during that time. |
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Anthony Banda Anthony Banda Blows save in loss
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 2:33 AM
Banda blew the save in Friday's 9-8 win over the Rockies. He allowed two runs on three hits and no walks without a strikeout over two-thirds of an inning.
Analysis: Minnesota entered the ninth inning with a 7-3 lead, but Eric Orze was unable to close things out, retiring just one of the four batters he faced. Banda was then called upon for the save once the lead was cut down to one run, but he surrendered two doubles and a homer before escaping the frame. Banda has recorded two saves and nine holds through 38 appearances this season, though his 4.54 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 31:14 K:BB aren't likely to net him regular chances in the ninth inning. |
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Ryan Kreidler Ryan Kreidler Sitting after five straight starts
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 3:55 PM
Kreidler is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Kreidler will hit the bench Friday after he went a collective 8-for-19 with a triple, a walk, six RBI and three runs while starting in the Twins' past five games. A lifetime .184/.257/.278 hitter in the big leagues, Kreidler's recent hot stretch at the plate is likely just a blip on the radar, but he could play ahead of Tristan Gray at shortstop more often than not until his bat cools. |
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Luke Keaschall Luke Keaschall Making first start in right field
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 2:33 PM
Keaschall is starting in right field and batting ninth Friday against the Rockies.
Analysis: Keaschall will be making his first major-league start in right field Friday, as he's almost exclusively played second base at the big-league level the past two seasons. With Keaschall in right, Kody Clemens is manning second base for Minnesota. Keaschall has slashed an underwhelming.249/.331/.325 with two homers, 24 RBI, 38 runs scored, 11 stolen bases and a 29:47 BB:K across 302 trips to the plate this season. |
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