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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Scheduled for another bullpen
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 6:47 PM
Ryan (glute) will throw a live bullpen session of one inning Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ryan continues to progress in his recovery from a left glute strain that landed him on the 15-day injured list Aug. 7. The Twins will have a better sense of the right-hander's timeline after Wednesday's session, and Twins manager Derek Shelton confirmed Monday that Ryan will embark on a rehab assignment when cleared to do so. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Ups pitch count in another bullpen session
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 9:33 PM
Ryan (glute) completed a 35-pitch bullpen session in St. Paul on Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Twins are in the midst of a West Coast road trip, and Ryan opted to stay behind in Minnesota to join the organization's Triple-A affiliate to continue his throwing progression. After tossing 25 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday, Ryan upped his count and also made use of his full arsenal. The Twins haven't revealed whether Ryan will require a rehab assignment prior to being activated from the 15-day injured list, but he'll presumably need to throw an extended live batting practice session at the very least before slotting back into the big-league rotation. Ryan has been on the shelf since Aug. 7 due to a mild left glute strain. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Reaches 20-homer mark
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 6:23 PM
Lee went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Padres.
Analysis: Lee went deep in the fifth inning to tie the game at 1-1, but the Padres pulled away in the late innings. He's gone deep in consecutive contests and has four homers over his last 13 games, a span in which he's hitting .327 (16-for-47) with nine RBI. The infielder secured the first 20-homer season of his career Sunday and has plenty of time to add some more. He's batting .247 with a .735 OPS, 69 RBI, 57 runs scored, 20 doubles, three triples and seven stolen bases over 125 contests this year. |
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Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Takes no-decision Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 6:20 PM
Ober allowed one run on four hits and three walks while striking out three over five innings in a no-decision versus the Padres on Sunday.
Analysis: Ober limited the damage to a Fernando Tatis solo home run in the third inning, but the Twins' bullpen wasn't as effective. This was Ober's sixth straight start without a win, though it was arguably his best of the bunch. He's allowed 18 runs (17 earned) over 31.1 innings in that span while adding a 16:8 K:BB. For the year, the right-hander has a 4.49 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 74:29 K:BB across 108.1 innings through 20 starts. His next outing is expected to be at home versus the White Sox. |
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Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Sitting amid rough patch
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 3:30 PM
Larnach is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Larnach will get a day off to clear his head after he went 0-for-13 with no walks and four strikeouts while starting in each of the Twins' previous four games. Alan Roden will spell Larnach in left field and will bat seventh. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Receiving rest Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 3:29 PM
Jeffers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: Jeffers will get a rest Sunday after he started behind the plate for the first two contests of the series in San Diego. Victor Caratini will assume catching duties for the Twins in the finale. |
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Kaelen Culpepper Kaelen Culpepper Three hits in Wednesday's win
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 5:42 PM
Culpepper went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: It was the first three-hit performance of the shortstop's brief MLB career, but Culpepper is quickly finding his footing in the Show. The 23-year-old has hit safely in seven straight games, batting .385 (10-for-26) over that stretch with a double, a walk and two runs scored. Culpepper's been consistently hitting toward the bottom of the order since being promoted Aug. 7, but that could change if he continues to rake. |
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Yoendrys Gomez Yoendrys Gomez Nails down save No. 20
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 5:38 PM
Gomez struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 20th save of the season in a 6-4 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: The right-hander remains perfect on the season in converting save chances as well, going 19-for-19 as the Twins' closer -- not bad for a pitcher cut loose by the Rays in early May after posting a 6.23 ERA in his first 17.1 innings of the year. Since the All-Star break, Gomez has delivered a 2.13 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 14:9 K:BB over 12.2 innings and 14 appearances. |
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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Fans seven in no-decision Wednesday
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 5:33 PM
Bradley didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-4 win over Atlanta, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: A sixth-inning meltdown by Kody Funderburk cost Bradley his 10th win of the season and first since the All-Star break, but the right-hander still put together a strong outing as he tossed 56 of 88 pitches for strikes. Bradley's been erratic in the unofficial second half, and over seven starts and 38 innings he's managed a 4.74 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 40:22 K:BB to go along with his 0-2 record. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come on the road early next week against the A's. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Completes side session Tuesday
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 11:21 AM
Ryan (glute) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ryan tossed all sinkers and fastballs in the session, which represents a step forward in the right-hander's recovery from a mild left glute strain, after he had previously been limited to throwing off flat ground. Manager Derek Shelton came away pleased with how Ryan looked Tuesday but he was careful to note that the bullpen session was the "first step in the progression to getting him back." With that in mind, the Twins may want to see Ryan face live hitters before clearing him to return from the 15-day injured list. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Resting for day game
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 11:14 AM
Jeffers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: The Twins will give Jeffers a breather for Wednesday's matinee after he started behind the dish in the first two games of the series. Victor Caratini will handle catching duties and will bat eighth. |
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Josh Bell Josh Bell Stays hot with 17th homer
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 2:23 AM
Bell went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Bell extended his on-base streak to 21 games in the first inning by taking Tyler Mahle deep for a two-run homer, his 17th long ball of the season. He singled in his next plate appearance to record his eighth multi-hit performance of August. Bell has been scorching at the plate this month, batting .362 with four home runs and 13 RBI across 15 games. Through 494 plate appearances this season, he owns a .260 average alongside a .755 OPS. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Not in Tuesday's lineup
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 4:48 PM
Buxton is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: It appears to be a standard rest day for Buxton after returning from the injured list last week and starting the past four games. The 32-year-old has gone 2-for-15 with a double, three walks and a run scored since coming back from a hip impingement. |
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Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Lasts 4.1 innings in no-decision
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 11:11 PM
Ober did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over 4.1 innings against Atlanta. He struck out four.
Analysis: Ober threw 62 of 94 pitches for strikes as he was unable to complete five full frames and qualify for the win. Through three starts in August, the soft-tossing right-hander has posted a 5.51 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB across 16.1 innings. In total, the 31-year-old owns a 7-4 record with a 4.62 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 71:26 K:BB in 103.1 innings (19 starts) and is tentatively scheduled to pitch Sunday against San Diego. |
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Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Idle against southpaw
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 5:56 PM
Larnach is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Larnach will retreat to the bench for the second time in three games while the Twins face off against another lefty starter (Martin Perez). Alan Roden will spell Larnach in left field and will bat ninth. |
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Alex Jackson Alex Jackson Returns to big club
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 12:11 PM
The Twins selected Jackson's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.
Analysis: Minnesota designated Jackson for assignment Thursday, but after clearing waivers, the 29-year-old will recapture a spot on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster with Austin Martin (hamstring) heading to the injured list in a corresponding move. Jackson will still be the No. 3 option on the depth chart at catcher behind Ryan Jeffers and Victor Caratini and projects to see limited playing time upon rejoining the Twins. |
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Austin Martin Austin Martin Lands on IL with hamstring strain
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 12:08 PM
The Twins placed Martin (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: The severity of the left hamstring strain Martin sustained during Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Phillies isn't yet known, but the 27-year-old will be out of commission for at least the next week and a half. Minnesota called up catcher Alex Jackson from Triple-A St. Paul to take Martin's spot on the 26-man active roster. Martin had opened the season as a near-everyday player for Minnesota, but he's mostly been deployed in the short side of a platoon in the corner outfield for the past two months. |
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Brooks Lee Brooks Lee Smacks grand slam Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 5:42 PM
Lee went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Phillies.
Analysis: Lee blasted his first grand slam of the season to match a season high in RBI on Sunday. The switch-hitting infielder has hit safely in six of his last seven games and logged multiple knocks four times over that span. Through 478 plate appearances, Lee is slashing a career-best .245/.300/.424 with 18 homers, 66 RBI, seven stolen bases and 54 runs scored. |
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Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Falls apart in sixth inning
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 5:32 PM
Kremer took a no-decision against the Phillies on Sunday, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: It was smooth sailing for Kremer on Sunday until the sixth inning, when the Phillies plated four runs to spoil his otherwise strong outing prior to that point. The right-hander has been a solid addition to Minnesota's rotation overall since coming over at the trade deadline, delivering a 3.12 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB over his first 17.1 innings for the Twins. Kremer is set to carry a season 5.40 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 53:16 K:BB across 53.1 frames into a tough road matchup in San Diego. |
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Alex Jackson Alex Jackson Passes through waivers
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 5:20 PM
The Twins outrighted Jackson to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
Analysis: Jackson ended up clearing waivers after the Twins designated him for assignment Thursday. Since the 30-year-old catcher has been DFA'd before, he'll have the option of electing free agency if he prefers not to report to St. Paul. Before losing his spot on the 40-man roster, Jackson logged 69 plate appearances with the Twins and slashed .303/.333/.409 with one home run, five RBI and 11 runs. |
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