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Josh Bell Josh Bell Riding pine Saturday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 11:41 AM
Bell isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Bell has notched a hit in each of Minnesota's last five games, but he'll move to the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Byron Buxton will move into the DH spot with Bell out, giving Ryan Kreidler a start in center field. |
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Anthony Banda Anthony Banda Records two outs, earns win
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 9:01 AM
Banda (2-0) earned the win Friday against the Cardinals after allowing one hit over two-thirds of an inning.
Analysis: Banda entered the game with one out in the eighth inning and allowed a single to JJ Wetherholt that loaded the bases. However, he retired Ivan Herrera with a popout and Alec Burleson with a flyout to end the threat. Banda has been outstanding for the Twins of late and hasn't allowed an earned run in his last 14 appearances (13.1 innings) dating back to May 10, posting a 13:6 K:BB in that stretch. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Tosses quality start
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:57 AM
Ryan wasn't involved in the decision Friday against the Cardinals. He allowed three runs on six hits across six innings while striking out eight.
Analysis: Ryan has six quality starts over his last seven appearances, and the star hurler continues to be a consistent, dependable presence on the mound for the Twins every time he takes the ball. Ryan, who has at least eight strikeouts in four of his last five appearances as well, owns a 2.66 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 10.8 K/9 across 44 innings and eight starts since the beginning of May. He's slated to make his next start on the road against the Rangers. |
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Andrew Morris Andrew Morris Clinches save Friday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:17 AM
Morris earned his second save of the season in Friday's 9-8 win over the Cardinals by pitching a perfect ninth inning. He didn't record a strikeout.
Analysis: Yoendrys Gomez has recorded three of the Twins' prior four saves, but it was Morris who pitched the ninth inning Friday and got the job done on just nine pitches (six strikes). It was Morris' second save of the season, and he also snapped a run of three straight outings allowing at least one run. |
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Nearing rehab assignment
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 5:58 PM
Jenkins (shoulder) could start a rehab assignment with Single-A Fort Myers as soon as Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
Analysis: Jenkins, one of the Twins' top prospects, has been on Triple-A St. Paul's 7-day injured list since early May due to a Grade 2 AC join sprain in his left shoulder. He's on the cusp of embarking on a rehab assignment, and if that goes well, he could be back in Triple-A by late June. Prior to his injury, Jenkins was slashing .256/.396/.389 with five steals, two homers and nine RBI over 111 plate appearances with St. Paul. |
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Austin Martin Austin Martin Losing playing time versus righties
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 3:47 PM
Martin is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: The right-handed-hitting Martin could be losing his grip on a regular role against right-handed pitching. This is the second time over the Twins' last three contests versus righties that he's been out of the lineup, and in the game he did start he batted ninth. Martin is slashing an ugly .138/.219/.207 over his last 25 contests. Kody Clemens will be in right field for Minnesota on Friday. |
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Zebby Matthews Zebby Matthews Tagged for seven runs in loss
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 2:51 PM
Matthews (2-4) took the loss Thursday against the Tigers, allowing seven runs on nine hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: It's the second time in three starts that Matthews has given up seven earned runs. The 26-year-old right-hander was hurt by the long ball Wednesday -- he gave up a season-high three homers in an eventual 11-0 loss to Detroit. Overall, Matthews' ERA sits at 5.20 with a 1.18 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB through his first six starts (36.1 innings) this year. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing, tentatively scheduled to come on the road against the Rangers. |
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Hitting again
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 10:39 AM
Jenkins (shoulder) recently resumed hitting against live pitching and could soon head out on a rehab assignment, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: One of the Twins' top prospects, Jenkins might have already made his MLB debut had multiple injuries over his first four seasons in the professional ranks not cost him development time. He's currently on the mend from a Grade 2 AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, which forced him to Triple-A St. Paul's 7-day injured list May 5. Now that he's reached a major milestone in the recovery process by facing live pitching in addition to taking part in defensive work, Jenkins appears to be closing in on a return to game action. The 21-year-old outfielder had slashed .256/.396/.389 with two home runs and five stolen bases across 111 plate appearances for St. Paul before hitting the shelf. |
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David Festa David Festa Begins throwing progression
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 10:33 AM
The Twins announced June 1 that Festa (shoulder) has started a throwing progression, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Festa is expected to gradually increase his throwing distance off flat ground before advancing to mound work, perhaps at some point in the third or fourth week of June. Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll previously said in mid-May that Festa wasn't expected to return from the 60-day injured list until after the All-Star break, and that timeline would still appear to be accurate. Once Festa completes a series of bullpen sessions, he'll then need to face live hitters before heading out on an extended minor-league rehab assignment. The 26-year-old has been on the shelf all season after he was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement early in spring training. |
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Alan Roden Alan Roden In midst of rehab assignment
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 10:18 AM
Roden (shoulder) has gone 4-for-9 with two doubles, four walks, one stolen base, one run and one RBI in three games between the rookie-level Florida Complex League and Single-A Fort Myers since beginning his rehab assignment last Saturday.
Analysis: Roden remains on Triple-A St. Paul's 7-day injured list, but he looks to be closing in on a return to the Twins' top affiliate around the middle of June now that he's began taking part in game action in the lower levels of the minors. The 26-year-old outfielder produced an .889 OPS in 19 games with St. Paul before landing on the shelf April 24 due to a right shoulder labrum tear. |
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Luke Keaschall Luke Keaschall Out of Twins' lineup
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 9:39 AM
Keaschall is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Detroit.
Analysis: Keaschall will receive some routine rest during Thursday's matinee. The Twins will roll out Royce Lewis at second base in the series finale. |
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Mick Abel Mick Abel Sharp in first rehab outing
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 8:22 AM
Abel (elbow) struck out five and permitted two hits and no walks over three scoreless frames in his first rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.
Analysis: Abel averaged 96.3 mph with his four-seamer, which is up 1.5 mph from his season average. The right-hander got his pitch count to 47, so he will need at least a couple more rehab outings before returning from the 15-day injured list and rejoining the Minnesota rotation. |
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Yoendrys Gomez Yoendrys Gomez Fifth save of season
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 11:26 PM
Gomez picked up the save in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Tigers, allowing one run on two hits and one walk, but getting one strike out in one inning of work.
Analysis: The save-leader for the Twins secured another one through a shaky ninth where Gomez allowed a run off a Dillon Dingler single, but then struck out Riley Greene to end the game. Gomez has now converted all four of his save chances with Minnesota this season. The right-hander has now gave up only two earned runs with a 18:6 K:BB out of Minnesota's bullpen in 14 innings. |
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Mike Paredes Mike Paredes No decision in first start
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 11:03 PM
Paredes pitched for three innings, allowing one run on one hit and two walks with four strikeouts in the win Wednesday against the Tigers.
Analysis: Paredes stepped into a starting role for the Twins after two long relief outings to start his big-league career. The 25-year-old pitched well and kept Minnesota in the game for his best outing in the majors yet. The right-hander now has a 1.06 WHIP and 8:6 K:BB across 10.1 innings so far. Parades has not pitched more than five innings in Triple-A St. Paul or on the Twins yet this season, so expect him to work more as a long-reliever/opener in this cal-up to Minnesota. |
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Tristan Gray Tristan Gray Taking seat against southpaw
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 2:47 PM
Gray is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Gray will take a seat for the second time in three games while the Twins face off against another left-handed starting pitcher (Framber Valdez). Orlando Arcia will get the nod at shortstop in place of Gray, who is also facing competition for reps at the position from Ryan Kreidler since Brooks Lee shifted over to third base on a full-time basis a few weeks ago. |
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Kody Clemens Kody Clemens Left out of lineup vs. lefty
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 2:44 PM
Clemens is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: Clemens will hit the bench after going 8-for-20 with three solo home runs, two doubles, a stolen base and three additional runs while starting in each of the Twins' last five games. Royce Lewis will get the nod at first base in place of Clemens as the Twins stock up on an extra right-handed bat to counter Tigers southpaw Framber Valdez. |
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Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Idle against southpaw
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 2:41 PM
Larnach is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: The Twins will hold the left-handed-hitting Larnach out of the lineup Wednesday while southpaw Framber Valdez takes the mound for the Tigers. In place of Larnach, Ryan Kreidler will pick up a start in left field and will bat eighth. |
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Victor Caratini Victor Caratini Hitting bench Wednesday
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 2:40 PM
Caratini is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: Minnesota will go with Alex Jackson behind the plate for the second game of the series while Caratini rests up. Caratini saw an eight-game hitting streak come to an end with an 0-for-5 showing in Tuesday's 10-4 loss. |
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Mike Paredes Mike Paredes Drawing first big-league start
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 8:44 AM
Paredes is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Tigers in Detroit, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Before receiving his first big-league call-up May 31, Paredes had mostly been working out of the rotation at Triple-A St. Paul, with whom he produced a 3.38 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 33:8 K:BB in 34.2 innings. Though he's worked out of the bullpen over his first week and a half with the Twins, Paredes has been able to stay stretched out by making a pair of 3.2-inning appearances in long relief. He'll be pitching on five days' rest Wednesday, so Paredes should be capable of giving the Twins plenty of length in his first big-league start before turning the game over to the bullpen. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Goes yard in return to lineup
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 8:39 AM
Buxton went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 10-4 loss to the Tigers.
Analysis: Back in the lineup after a two-game absence due to a shoulder bruise, Buxton was in his usual spot in center field and as the leadoff hitter, and he demonstrated he was healthy by crushing the first pitch he saw from Troy Melton over the fence in left-center field. It was Buxton's 19th homer of the season in 56 games, and he's slashing .255/.316/.554 with five steals, 29 RBI and 42 runs. |
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