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Zebby Matthews Zebby Matthews Falls to Pittsburgh
Sun, May 31, 2026, 4:37 PM
Matthews (1-3) took the loss Sunday against the Pirates, allowing seven runs on six hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: It was a rough day for Matthews, who gave up seven runs in his third straight loss. The 26-year-old right-hander had been pitching well coming into the day, posting quality starts in his first three major-league outings this year while posting a 2.37 ERA across 19 innings. Matthews' ERA shot up to 4.63 following Sunday's outing, though he still sports a solid 1.03 WHIP and 24:4 K:BB across 23.1 innings. Matthews will look to rebound in his next start, currently scheduled to come next week at home against the Royals. |
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Mike Paredes Receives call to big leagues
Sun, May 31, 2026, 12:28 PM
The Twins selected Paredes' contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
Analysis: Paredes has mostly operated as a starter for St. Paul with 10 starts in 13 appearances this season, and he could step into Minnesota's open rotation spot if he's not needed in long relief the next few days. The 25-year-old turned in a 4.44 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 54:9 K:BB across 48.2 innings at Triple-A. |
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Travis Adams Travis Adams Rejoins big club
Sun, May 31, 2026, 12:25 PM
The Twins recalled Adams from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
Analysis: The right-hander was optioned to St. Paul after Thursday's loss to the White Sox but will quickly return to the big-league roster since Bailey Ober (elbow) was placed on the injured list. Adams has struggled in seven MLB appearances this year with a 7.20 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB over 10 innings. |
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John Klein John Klein Sent to Triple-A
Sun, May 31, 2026, 12:22 PM
The Twins optioned Klein to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
Analysis: The right-hander was called up Saturday by Minnesota and will return to St. Paul after firing two scoreless frames against Pittsburgh. Across his two stints in the majors this year, Klein has given up two earned runs with 2:4 K:BB in three appearances (4.1 innings). |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Resting up Sunday
Sun, May 31, 2026, 11:52 AM
Buxton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: With the Twins wrapping up their series in Pittsburgh with a day game, Buxton is likely just getting a planned maintenance day after he recently missed time due to a sore right hip flexor. Since returning to the lineup May 19, Buxton has made all but one of his 10 starts at designated hitter and has gone 10-for-39 (.256 average) with two home runs, three doubles, four RBI and seven runs. The Twins haven't indicated when Buxton might be ready to play center field on a full-time basis, but fantasy managers can feel comfortable with keeping him active while he's still seeing regular at-bats at DH. |
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James Outman James Outman Playing time drying up
Sun, May 31, 2026, 11:46 AM
Outman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Outman made seven consecutive starts in the outfield from May 14 through May 20, but he's seen his playing time fall by the wayside since Byron Buxton moved past the sore hip flexor that had kept him out of the lineup for five consecutive games. Buxton has been limited primarily to the designated-hitter role over the last two weeks, but the Twins have been leaning more frequently on Kody Clemens rather than Outman to replace him in the outfield lately. Outman will remain on the bench Sunday for the eighth time in 10 games. |
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Victor Caratini Victor Caratini Handed day off
Sun, May 31, 2026, 11:42 AM
Caratini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: He'll receive a breather after he started behind the plate each of the last three days while going 3-for-10 with a double, two walks and two RBI. Alex Jackson will replace Caratini as the Twins' starting catcher in the series finale. |
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Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Shelved with elbow inflammation
Sun, May 31, 2026, 11:28 AM
The Twins placed Ober on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right elbow inflammation.
Analysis: Heading into the weekend, Ober had been on a roll over a stretch of seven starts, going 4-2 with a 3.19 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 29:12 K:BB in 42.1 innings during that span. That impressive run came to a screeching halt Saturday, when Ober was lit up for eight runs (seven earned) on 12 hits -- including three home runs -- and one walk in 4.2 innings in a loss to Pittsburgh. The elbow issue may have played a factor in Ober's poor command, and the right-hander will now be shelved through at least mid-June while he recovers from the injury. Minnesota called up right-hander Mike Paredes from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move, and if he isn't needed in relief over the next few days, he could be a candidate to replace Ober in the rotation the next time the Twins need a fifth starter. |
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Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Ambushed in loss
Sat, May 30, 2026, 10:01 PM
Ober (6-3) took the loss against the Pirates on Saturday, allowing eight runs (seven earned) on 12 hits and one walk with three strikeouts over 4.2 innings.
Analysis: Ober allowed 12 hard-hit balls and was mostly undone by a six-run second inning that included two of the three homers he surrendered. The 30-year-old's complete-game shutout now looks like the outlier in an otherwise rough May, as he yielded 19 earned runs across his other four outings during the month. He now owns a 4.59 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 46:18 K:BB over 66.2 innings this season and lines up for a home matchup against the Royals next week. |
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John Klein John Klein Back in majors
Sat, May 30, 2026, 9:29 AM
The Twins recalled Klein from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.
Analysis: Klein has conceded two earned runs in just 2.1 innings with the Twins this season, but since being optioned to Triple-A on May 7, he's posted a 3.65 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with a 16:5 K:BB across 12.1 innings. Now back with the big club, he'll presumably work in a multi-inning role out of the bullpen, replacing Simeon Woods Richardson, who was DFA'd in a corresponding move. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson DFA'd by Twins
Sat, May 30, 2026, 9:25 AM
The Twins designated Woods Richardson for assignment Saturday.
Analysis: Woods Richardson has struggled to the tune of a 7.74 ERA and 1.89 WHIP through 47.2 innings this season, and following his five-run, 2.2-inning spot start Friday, the Twins have officially decided to remove him from their big-league roster. John Klein was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. |
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Taylor Rogers Taylor Rogers Blows save Friday
Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:24 AM
Rogers (1-2) blew the save and took the loss Friday, coughing up two runs on two hits in one-third of an inning as the Twins fell 6-5 to the Pirates. He struck out one.
Analysis: The veteran lefty got the call in the ninth inning to protect a 5-4 lead, but instead he served up a walk-off homer to Bryan Reynolds. It was Rogers' first blown save of the year, and through 21.2 innings he carries a shaky 4.15 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB. The back of Minnesota's bullpen remains a mess, but Rogers' experience will probably allow him to remain in the high-leverage mix -- he's tied for the team lead in both holds (six) and saves (two). |
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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Escapes Pittsburgh with no-decision
Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:11 AM
Bradley didn't factor into the decision Friday as the Twins were downed 6-5 by the Pirates, giving up four runs on five hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: The Bucs ambushed Bradley for three runs in the bottom of the first inning, including a solo shot by Oneil Cruz, but the right-hander was able to hang around long enough to give the Twins 87 pitches (51 strikes) before getting the hook. Bradley has issued multiple free passes in seven straight starts dating back to April 12, posting a 4.12 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 43:17 K:BB in 39.1 innings during that span. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home next week against the Royals. |
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Kendry Rojas Kendry Rojas Lands on IL with elbow inflammation
Fri, May 29, 2026, 10:11 AM
Rojas (elbow) was placed on the 15-day IL on Friday.
Analysis: Rojas had been in line to start Thursday's game against the White Sox but had to be scratched due to what was called posterior elbow soreness. The soreness being on the outside of the elbow suggests Rojas' UCL is likely fine, but the left-hander could nevertheless be looking at an extended absence. |
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Cody Laweryson Cody Laweryson Back from injured list
Fri, May 29, 2026, 10:09 AM
The Twins activated Laweryson (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Laweryson was placed on the IL with a forearm strain April 11 and will rejoin the Minnesota bullpen after making four rehab appearances at Triple-A, where he surrendered six runs (five earned) on five hits and three walks with five strikeouts across 4.2 innings. |
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Kody Funderburk Kody Funderburk Recalled from Triple-A
Fri, May 29, 2026, 10:07 AM
The Twins recalled Funderburk from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.
Analysis: Funderburk was dispatched to Triple-A earlier this month but will rejoin the Twins' bullpen after appearing in five games for St. Paul, where he allowed five runs on eight hits and two walks with seven strikeouts across five innings. |
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Travis Adams Travis Adams Sent down after loss
Thu, May 28, 2026, 7:44 PM
Adams was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul following Thursday's 6-2 loss to the White Sox, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Adams was able to toss a perfect inning out of the bullpen Thursday, striking out a batter in the process. It was a nice bounce-back outing for the 26-year-old after he gave up five runs on four hits, including two home runs, and two walks while striking out two batters over one inning in Wednesday's loss to Chicago. The right-hander will now return to the Triple-A level and wait for his next chance to join the major-league roster down the road this year. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Struggles in spot start
Thu, May 28, 2026, 5:45 PM
Woods Richardson (0-7) allowed five runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four batters over 2.2 innings in a loss to the White Sox on Thursday.
Analysis: Woods Richardson was called upon to start after Kendry Rojas was a late scratch due to an elbow issue. The starting role wasn't new to Woods Richardson -- he started for the 10th time through 12 outings this season -- but the last-minute adjustment may have played a part in his poor outing. The right-hander struggled with his control, throwing just 40 of 67 pitches for strikes while issuing three free passes. Those walks hurt him, as all three resulted in a Chicago score. The final blow for Woods Richardson was a bases-clearing double by Randal Grichuk, which ended the hurler's outing after just 2.2 frames. Rojas had been scheduled to work as Minnesota's sixth starter Thursday, and that may not have been a long-term rotation structure, so Woods Richardson may return to the bullpen after Thursday's rough outing. |
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Kendry Rojas Kendry Rojas Scratched from start
Thu, May 28, 2026, 12:15 PM
Rojas will not start against the White Sox on Thursday due to posterior elbow soreness, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Rojas was slated to start his second game of the season but will instead be scratched due to the injury. Simeon Woods Richardson will take his place as the starter for the series finale against the White Sox. It is unclear yet whether this will lead to an injured-list stint for Rojas. |
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Simeon Woods Richardson Simeon Woods Richardson Filling in as starter Thursday
Thu, May 28, 2026, 12:14 PM
Woods Richardson will start Thursday's game versus the White Sox in place of the injured Kendry Rojas (elbow), Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis: Rojas had to be scratched because of a sore pitching elbow. Woods Richardson's last two appearances both came in relief, and he will be starting on just two days' rest after throwing 35 pitches over two frames Monday against Chicago. The right-hander's last start came more than two weeks ago, and he will be facing a restricted workload versus the White Sox. |
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