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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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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Hit hard in Detroit
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 8:36 AM
Bradley (5-3) took the loss Tuesday, coughing up five runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and three walks over 4.1 innings as the Twins fell 10-4 to the Tigers. He struck out three.
Analysis: The ball was flying out of Comerica Park as the two teams combined for eight homers, and Bradley took his share of the damage as he served up long balls to Dillon Dingler in the first inning, Riley Greene in the second and Kerry Carpenter in the fifth. It marks the first time since April 24 that the right-hander has been taken deep multiple times in a game, but Bradley's been struggling since returning from a pectoral strain in late May, posting a 7.00 ERA, 1.89 WHIP and 21:12 K:BB over his last four starts and 18 innings. He'll try to regain his early-season form in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come at home this weekend against the Cardinals. |
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Kendry Rojas Kendry Rojas Bullpen session scheduled
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 7:26 PM
Rojas (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Rojas was cleared to begin throwing last week, and he's now been cleared to do so off the mound as the next step in his recovery from elbow inflammation. He'll start off by throwing about 25 pitches and look to build up his workload during later mound sessions. |
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Mick Abel Mick Abel Beginning assignment Wednesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 7:23 PM
Abel (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Wednesday will mark Abel's first time pitching in a game since he landed on the injured list in late April with elbow inflammation. He's scheduled to throw roughly 50 pitches or three innings during his first minor-league start and will most likely require multiple additional outings before the Twins activate him. |
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Cole Sands Cole Sands Pulled off rehab assignment
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 4:25 PM
The Twins returned Sands (forearm) from his rehab assignment Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Sands made his first rehab appearance at Triple-A St. Paul last Tuesday, but his strained right forearm didn't recover quickly enough to allow him to continue pitching. The Twins will now shut down his rehab assignment and give him more time to rest and receive treatment before restarting a throwing program. It's unknown how far away he is from returning to Minnesota's bullpen. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Back in lineup Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 2:18 PM
Buxton (shoulder) is back in Minnesota's lineup Tuesday, leading off and starting in center field, reports Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com.
Analysis: After exiting Friday's game against Kansas City with a right shoulder contusion following a collision with the outfield wall, Buxton sat out the final two games of the weekend series. The 32-year-old has led the Twins' offense this season, slashing .257/.319/.549 with 18 home runs in 226 plate appearances. |
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Taylor Rashi Taylor Rashi Dealt to Minnesota
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 8:31 PM
Rashi was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Twins on Monday for cash considerations, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: Rashi was booted from the 40-man roster by Arizona on Friday, and he'll now receive a fresh start in Minnesota. The right-hander has made three appearances in the big leagues so far this season, allowing four runs on three hits and one walk while striking out four over 3.2 innings. The Twins announced that Rashi has been added to the 40-man roster and will report to Triple-A St. Paul, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. |
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Connor Prielipp Connor Prielipp Inefficient in fourth loss
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 6:27 PM
Prielipp (2-4) took the loss Sunday against the Royals, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk in 4.1 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Prielipp did his part to keep the Twins in the game Sunday, but he wasn't particularly efficient with his pitch count. The rookie left-hander tossed 77 pitches Sunday but was still unable to complete five innings, and it was the third time in his previous four starts that he couldn't get through the fifth frame. Prielipp has flashed plenty of swing-and-miss stuff, boasting a 49:18 K:BB over his first 43.2 innings, but he still has room to improve on a 5.15 ERA and 1.33 WHIP. |
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Victor Caratini Victor Caratini Idle Sunday
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 11:17 AM
Caratini is not in Minnesota's starting lineup against Kansas City on Sunday.
Analysis: Caratini will get a breather after going 1-for-2 with a double and a walk in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Royals. Alex Jackson will handle catching duties and bat ninth in Sunday's series finale. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Sitting again Sunday
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 11:15 AM
Buxton (shoulder) is not in the Twins' starting lineup against the Royals on Sunday.
Analysis: Buxton will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game due to a right shoulder injury that he sustained Friday after colliding with the outfield wall. With the Twins off Monday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com relays that Buxton has a good chance of being back in action for Tuesday's series opener against the Tigers. Ryan Kreidler will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's series finale. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Settles for quality start Saturday
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 8:30 PM
Ryan didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Royals, allowing one run on six hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: The right-hander delivered his eighth quality start of the season on 102 pitches (66 strikes), but Ryan left the mound with the score tied 1-1. Five of those quality starts have come in his last six outings, a stretch in which he's delivered a 2.39 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 44:6 K:BB through 37.2 innings. He'll look for his fifth win of the year in his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road next week in Detroit. |
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Luke Keaschall Luke Keaschall Riding pine Saturday
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:45 AM
Keaschall isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Keaschall will step out of the starting nine Saturday after going 0-for-7 with a walk and two strikeouts through the first two games of the series. Royce Lewis will replace him as Minnesota's second baseman and bat seventh. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:44 AM
Buxton (shoulder) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.
Analysis: Buxton injured his right shoulder colliding with the outfield wall while making a catch Friday, and the Twins will give him a day off Saturday so that he can recover. Ryan Kreidler will patrol center field in Buxton's stead. |
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James Outman James Outman DFA'd by Twins
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 9:28 AM
The Twins designated Outman for assignment Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
Analysis: Outman's playing time has been reduced significantly since late May, and he'll now officially lose his place on the active and 40-man rosters to make room for Royce Lewis, who was recalled from Triple-A on Saturday. The 29-year-old Outman has slashed just .156/.229/.250 across 70 plate appearances in the majors this season. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Recalled from Triple-A
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 9:23 AM
The Twins recalled Lewis from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
Analysis: Lewis was sent down to Triple-A in mid-May but has officially earned a spot back on the major-league roster after slashing .340/.417/.868 with eight home runs, 19 RBI and 12 runs scored in 13 games with the Saints. It's unclear whether he'll reclaim the primary third baseman job from Brooks Lee now that he's back with the Twins, but Tristan Gray seems likely to be the player most affected by Lewis' return. James Outman was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. |
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