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Yoendrys Gomez Yoendrys Gomez Pockets 17th save
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:59 PM
Gomez walked one and gave up a solo home run in the ninth inning Wednesday but still recorded his 17th save of the season in a 7-5 win over the Orioles.
Analysis: Leody Taveras launched a first-pitch fastball into the right-field seats to open the top of the ninth, but Gomez was able to escape the frame with no further damage. The homer was the first the right-hander had served up since June 29, and since joining the Twins in early May, Gomez has delivered a 2.00 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 37:18 K:BB through 36 innings while converting all 16 of his save chances. |
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Zebby Matthews Zebby Matthews Comes away with win Wednesday
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:54 PM
Matthews (6-8) picked up the win in Wednesday's 7-5 victory over the Orioles, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The right-hander wasn't particularly sharp, tossing 60 of 94 pitches for strikes, but Matthews got enough offensive support to land in the win column. He also served up another homer, a three-run shot in the third inning by Dylan Beavers, and over seven starts since the beginning of July, Matthews has been taken deep seven times in 34.2 innings to help fuel a 7.27 ERA and 1.70 WHIP. With Joe Ryan (lower body) still lacking a target date for his return, Matthews will remain in the rotation for now, and he's set to make his next start at home early next week against Atlanta. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Might be activated Thursday
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 11:36 AM
Twins manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday that "[Thursday] is a possibility" for Buxton's (hip) activation from the 10-day injured list, Jack Azoulay-Haron of ELEmergente.com reports.
Analysis: Buxton has been sidelined since late July with a right hip impingement, but he went through a full workout at Target Field on Tuesday and his activation is imminent. As long as he doesn't report any lingering soreness following Tuesday's workout, it sounds as though Buxton will be back in the lineup for Thursday's "Field of Dreams" game against the Phillies. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Exiting starting lineup
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:29 AM
Jeffers is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Orioles.
Analysis: Jeffers will grab a seat for Wednesday's matinee after starting behind the dish in the first two games of the series. Victor Caratini will do the catching for the Twins. |
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Kaelen Culpepper Kaelen Culpepper Taking seat Wednesday
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 9:27 AM
Culpepper is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Orioles.
Analysis: It's a routine day off for the rookie after he started the first two games of the series. Ryan Kreidler will step in at shortstop in Culpepper's stead. |
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Zebby Matthews Zebby Matthews Available to start Wednesday
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 8:23 AM
Matthews (foot) is listed as the Twins' probable starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Called up from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday to replace the injured Joe Ryan (glute) in the rotation, Matthews picked up a win over the Brewers while striking out four and giving up six runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks before exiting after five innings due to a right foot blister. The right-hander was apparently able to complete a between-starts bullpen session without incident and won't end up having to miss a turn through the rotation. |
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Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Done in by long ball in loss
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 10:25 PM
Ober (7-4) took the loss against the Orioles on Tuesday, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk with four strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Ober allowed five runs over the game's first three innings, all of which came via three Orioles home runs. It comes on the heels of back-to-back quality starts by the 27-year-old, who suffered his first loss in six outings since returning from the injured list July 9. He owns a 4.64 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 67:25 K across 99 innings this season and lines up for a difficult home matchup with Atlanta next week. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Playing catch
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 12:04 PM
Ryan (glute) threw on flat ground Monday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander landed on the injured list Friday due to a left glute strain, but it's encouraging that he was shut down from throwing for only a few days. Ryan will be eligible to be reinstated for the Aug. 21 matchup with the Padres, though it remains to be seen if he'll be ready to go at that point. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Goes through full workout
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:30 AM
Buxton (hip) went through a full workout at Target Field on Monday, Jack Azoulay-Haron of ElEmergente.com reports.
Analysis: Working his way back from a right hip impingement, Buxton ran the bases and took batting practice on the field as part of a "very encouraging" workout, per Twins manager Derek Shelton. The club will wait to see how Buxton recovers from the workout before determining next steps, but Shelton noted that the outfielder will not need a rehab assignment before returning. It seems Buxton's return is imminent, but the Twins could offer more clarity on the center fielder's status later Tuesday. |
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Austin Martin Austin Martin Stuffs stat sheet in win
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 10:26 PM
Martin went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, a stolen base and two additional runs scored in Monday's 9-5 win over the Orioles.
Analysis: Martin was a thorn in the side of Baltimore pitching out of the leadoff spot, showing off both power and speed Monday. It was his first four-hit attack of the campaign as well as the first time he's homered and swiped a bag in a game this season. Martin has an .809 OPS in 120 at-bats versus left-handed pitchers as opposed to a .587 OPS over 157 at-bats against right-handers, and his lack of success against righties should continue to inhibit his fantasy upside. |
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Dean Kremer Dean Kremer Dominates former team in win
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 10:03 PM
Kremer (2-4) earned the win against the Orioles on Monday, allowing one run on one hit and one walk in seven innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Facing the team that traded him away a bit over a week ago, Kremer looked very comfortable on the mound against his former Baltimore teammates. The right-hander poured in 60 of his 89 offerings for strikes, putting together his longest outing of the year in his first quality start since July 1 versus the White Sox. Kremer has conceded just a pair of runs in his first 12 innings for the Twins, and he'll try to further improve his 5.25 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 47:14 K:BB over 48 frames in 2026 this weekend against Philadelphia. |
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Emmanuel Rodriguez Emmanuel Rodriguez Set to rejoin Triple-A lineup
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 2:20 PM
Triple-A St. Paul reinstated Rodriguez (thumb) from the 60-day injured list Monday, Theodore Tollefson of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Analysis: Rodriguez is poised to return to the St. Paul lineup Tuesday for what will be his first appearance at the Triple-A level since May 1, as he's been shelved for more than three months while recovering from left thumb surgery. The 23-year-old outfielder proved his health in an extended rehab assignment between the Single-A and High-A levels, during which he slashed .267/.421/.367 with two extra-base hits and seven walks over nine games. |
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Austin Martin Austin Martin Handling leadoff role Monday
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 2:15 PM
Martin will start in left field and bat leadoff in Monday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Martin has now made seven of his last eight starts out of the leadoff spot, as the Twins continue to deploy him as their table setter versus left-handed starting pitchers. The 27-year-old has produced an impressive 124 wRC+ in 150 plate appearances versus lefties, but his struggles against right-handed pitching (.224/.303/.276 slash line, 67 wRC+ over 175 plate appearances) will hinder his efforts to break out of a short-side platoon role. |
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Alan Roden Alan Roden Exits lineup with lefty starting
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 2:10 PM
Roden is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Roden will hit the bench for the third time in four games, with each of his absences coming against left-handed starting pitchers. Roden has gone just 7-for-41 (.171 average) versus righties this season, but he could nonetheless be in store for a strong-side platoon role in the Minnesota outfield while Byron Buxton (hip) remains on the injured list. |
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Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Day off with lefty starting
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 2:07 PM
Larnach is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Left-hander Trevor Rogers is on the hill for the Orioles in the series opener, so the Twins will send Larnach and fellow left-handed hitters Kody Clemens and Alan Roden to the bench to stock up on some extra right-handed bats. Austin Martin will replace Larnach in left field and will bat leadoff Monday. |
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Kody Clemens Kody Clemens Idle against southpaw Monday
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 2:06 PM
Clemens is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Left-hander Trevor Rogers is on the hill for the Orioles in the series opener, so the Twins will send Clemens and fellow left-handed hitters Trevor Larnach and Alan Roden to the bench to stock up on some extra right-handed bats. Clemens owns a 76 wRC+ against left-handed pitching over parts of five seasons in the majors but has been more effective in those matchups in 2026, slashing .229/.282/.448 over 104 plate appearances. |
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Emmanuel Rodriguez Emmanuel Rodriguez Resumes rehab assignment
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 1:30 PM
Rodriguez (thumb) has gone 6-for-19 with a double, seven walks, three RBI and one run in six games for High-A Cedar Rapids since resuming his rehab assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: Rodriguez remains on Triple-A St. Paul's 60-day injured list while he makes his way back from the surgery he underwent on his left thumb in late May, but he looks to be closing in on a return to International League action. The 23-year-old outfielder experienced soreness in his thumb coming out of a July 30 rehab game at Single-A Fort Myers, but he was cleared to return to action with Cedar Rapids after four days of rest and recovery. |
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Kyler Fedko Kyler Fedko Out for season with knee injury
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 1:26 PM
Fedko announced via his personal Instagram account that he underwent season-ending surgery Friday to repair a torn ACL, MCL and LCL in his left knee, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports. Triple-A St. Paul placed him on its 7-day injured list Aug. 3.
Analysis: Fedko sustained the multi-ligament injury while playing forA St. Paul on Aug. 2, when he went down while pursing a flyball in the outfield. The 26-year-old got the chance to make his big-league debut earlier in the summer, going 0-for-16 with two walks, one run and one RBI in 14 games for the Twins before being optioned to Triple-A on July 10. Given the nature of his knee surgery, Fedko's availability for the start of spring training could be affected, and the injury may also influence the Twins' decision to tender him a contract heading into 2027. |
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Cody Laweryson Cody Laweryson Re-signs, placed on Triple-A IL
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 12:37 PM
Laweryson re-signed Friday with the Twins on a minor-league contract and was placed on Triple-A St. Paul's 7-day injured list due to right shoulder impingement.
Analysis: Laweryson had been residing on St. Paul's IL with the same injury since the All-Star break before the Twins designated him for assignment earlier this month. After clearing waivers, Laweryson was released by the Twins and sat on the open market for a few days before returning to Minnesota on a new deal. The reliever had posted a 4.86 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 16.2 innings at the big-league level earlier this season. |
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Connor Prielipp Connor Prielipp Fans seven in no-decision
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 5:54 PM
Prielipp took a no-decision against the Brewers on Sunday, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Prielipp bookended his outing poorly, serving up a Jackson Chourio home run in the first inning before coughing up two more runs in the fifth, but he did register 15 whiffs Sunday. The seven punchouts were the southpaw's most since June 28 versus the Rockies, which also represents his last quality start. Prielipp will be tough to trust when he brings a shaky 4.79 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 88:32 K:BB over 82.2 innings into his next scheduled outing at home against Philadelphia. |
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