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Christian Roa Christian Roa Pushed off 40-man roster
Wed, May 6, 2026, 3:53 PM
The Twins designated Roa for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: The move frees a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Yoendrys Gomez, who was acquired from the Rays on Wednesday. Roa was a waiver claim of the Twins in late April but didn't make an appearance at the big-league level, having turned in a 7.71 ERA in three relief outings with Triple-A St. Paul. |
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Austin Martin Austin Martin Hitting bench Wednesday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 3:14 PM
Martin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: He'll hit the bench Wednesday, but after opening the season in a short-side platoon role in the outfield, Martin is beginning to encroach on the left-handed-hitting Matt Wallner's playing time against right-handed pitching. Martin picked up starts in three of the Twins' previous four matchups with righties and is sporting a team-best .886 OPS over 100 plate appearances on the season. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Sitting amid tepid start to season
Wed, May 6, 2026, 3:09 PM
Lewis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: He had just received a day off Saturday, but after making two straight starts, Lewis will get another breather Wednesday and give way to Tristan Gray at third base. Aside from a minimum-length stint on the injured list in April due to a knee sprain, Lewis has been able to stay healthy this season, but his production has fallen off. Over 89 plate appearances, Lewis has produced a .582 OPS and has struck out at a 30.3 percent clip, with both representing career-worst marks for the 26-year-old. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Taking seat Wednesday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 3:04 PM
Jeffers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: He'll receive the night off while Minnesota goes with Victor Caratini behind the dish. Jeffers has been an offensive tear of late, slashing .324/.400/.529 with two home runs, one stolen base, nine RBI and seven runs over his last nine starts. |
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Yoendrys Gomez Yoendrys Gomez Dealt to Minnesota
Wed, May 6, 2026, 2:17 PM
The Twins acquired Gomez from the Rays on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.
Analysis: Gomez is out of minor-league options, so he'll be added to the Minnesota bullpen. The 26-year-old holds a 6.23 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 13:10 K:BB through 17.1 innings at the big-league level in 2026. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Cleared to start Saturday
Wed, May 6, 2026, 1:34 PM
Ryan (elbow) is listed as the Twins' scheduled starting pitcher for Saturday's game in Cleveland, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ryan threw only nine pitches in his last outing Sunday against the Blue Jays before being removed due to right elbow soreness. After an MRI returned negative, Ryan was scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday, and he must have gotten through that workout without issue in order to be cleared to start Saturday. Ryan has collected a 3.72 ERA and 40:10 K:BB over 38.2 innings this season. |
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Emmanuel Rodriguez Emmanuel Rodriguez Day-to-day at Triple-A
Wed, May 6, 2026, 1:21 PM
Rodriguez is day-to-day for Triple-A St. Paul with a muscle strain in his thumb, Theodore Tollefson of Zone Coverage MN reports.
Analysis: He took batting practice over the weekend and there is supposedly a good chance he'll be back in the lineup sometime this week, per Tollefson. Rodriguez, who left the Saints' game May 1 with the injury, had a right thumb sprain in 2024 that only cost him a week of action, although he has missed significant time due to various ailments throughout his career. He is slashing .247/.417/.506 with six home runs and three steals in 25 games, and as a member of the 40-man roster, Rodriguez could get the call at any point once he's healthy. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan MRI on elbow comes back clean
Tue, May 5, 2026, 3:22 PM
Ryan played catch Tuesday after an MRI on his right elbow came back negative, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ryan was forced to depart Sunday's start against the Blue Jays after throwing just nine pitches due to right elbow soreness. However, he has managed to avoid a serious injury and is slated to throw a bullpen session Wednesday. Ryan is tentatively scheduled to start a game this weekend in Cleveland, and he should be cleared to take the ball against the Guardians if he gets through his bullpen session without a setback. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Waiting on MRI results
Tue, May 5, 2026, 1:00 PM
Ryan underwent an MRI on his right elbow after exiting his start in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays, but the Twins are still waiting on the results of his imaging before determining his next steps, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ryan joined the team in Washington, D.C. on Monday for the start of its six-game road trip, so the Twins seemingly aren't closing the door on the right-hander making his next turn through the rotation, which will come up Saturday in Cleveland. Before he was lifted from his start this past Sunday due to elbow soreness, Ryan faced just two batters and averaged 91.6 miles per hour on his four fastballs, a notable decline from his average of 92.6 mph through his first seven outings of the season. |
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Julian Merryweather Julian Merryweather Cleared for rehab assignment
Tue, May 5, 2026, 10:49 AM
Merryweather (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with the Twins' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate Tuesday, Theodore Tollefson of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Analysis: Merryweather has been shelved since spring training with a left hamstring strain, but he's finally ready for game action. The veteran reliever is signed to a minor-league contract with the Twins and will eventually move up to Triple-A St. Paul. |
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Returns to health
Mon, May 4, 2026, 10:09 PM
Olivares was activated from the 7-day injured list April 21.
Analysis: Olivares had a delayed start to the season as he finished up rehabbing from offseason elbow surgery. He's been a bit wild to begin the 2026 campaign at Double-A Wichita, where he's accumulated a 3.86 ERA and 2.14 WHIP with a 6:8 K:BB across seven innings. |
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Diagnosed with Grade 2 sprain
Mon, May 4, 2026, 4:15 PM
Jenkins has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 AC joint sprain in his left shoulder and will be reevaluated by Triple-A St. Paul medical staff in 10 days, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Jenkins sustained the injury after crashing into the center field wall while making a catch during Sunday's Triple-A contest. He'll likely need a stint on the IL, and the team should provide a more clear recovery timeline once Jenkins' shoulder has had some time to heal. The 21-year-old outfielder is slashing .256/.396/.389 with five steals, two home runs and nine RBI across 111 plate appearances in Triple-A this season. |
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Suffers shoulder injury
Sun, May 3, 2026, 6:56 PM
Jenkins suffered a left shoulder injury and was removed from Sunday's contest with Triple-A St. Paul in the sixth inning, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Jenkins crashed into the center field wall while making a catch with two outs in the top of the sixth inning, and he was promptly removed from the contest while favoring his left shoulder. The 21-year-old is considered to be the Twins' No. 1 prospect and the No. 11 overall prospect in MLB Pipeline's Top 100, and he's produced a .256 average with two home runs, nine RBI, 15 runs scored and five stolen bases over 90 at-bats in 25 contest with St. Paul this season. More information on the outfielder's status will likely be provided in the near future. |
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Justin Topa Justin Topa Hangs on for second save
Sun, May 3, 2026, 3:16 PM
Topa picked up the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays despite allowing two runs on four hits in the ninth inning.
Analysis: It didn't come easy for Topa on Sunday after the right-hander entered with a three-run lead. He gave up four hits in the frame, including a two-run homer to Kazuma Okamoto, though he ultimately coaxed a double play off the bat of Lenyn Sosa to strand the tying and go-ahead runs on base. It's Topa's second save this season and his first since April 7. His ERA sits at 4.70 with a 1.63 WHIP and 9:6 K:BB across 15.1 innings. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Managing sore elbow
Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:46 PM
Ryan was removed from Sunday's start against the Blue Jays due to right elbow soreness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis: Ryan threw just nine pitches -- recording one out and issuing a walk -- before departing. His final offering was a 90.9 mph fastball, which is down from his typical velocity. Ryan will likely undergo medical imaging, at which point there should be a better idea of his availability for his next turn through the rotation and beyond. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Departs with apparent injury
Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:04 PM
Ryan was removed from Sunday's start against the Blue Jays during the first inning with an apparent injury, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis: The right-hander struck out Yohendrick Pinango to start the game and then walked Kazuma Okamoto, after which Ryan signaled to the dugout and exited the contest with training staff. His final pitch was a 90.9-mph fastball, which is nearly two ticks slower than his average fastball velocity (92.6 mph) in the early going this season. The nature of the injury isn't clear, but Ryan's availability for his next turn through the rotation is now in question. |
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Josh Bell Josh Bell Resting in series finale
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:15 AM
Bell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: After starting each of the Twins' last eight games, Bell will rest for Sunday's day game. Byron Buxton will get a day off from playing center field and occupy Bell's usual spot at designated hitter. |
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Victor Caratini Victor Caratini Playing time fading
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:11 AM
Caratini will start at catcher and bat cleanup Sunday against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: After a recent stretch in which he made 11 consecutive starts between catcher, first base and designated hitter, Caratini has moved into more of a part-time role. He'll be included in the lineup Sunday for just the seventh time in the Twins' last 15 games, stepping in behind the plate while Ryan Jeffers receives the afternoon off. |
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Ryan Jeffers Ryan Jeffers Resting up Sunday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:09 AM
Jeffers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: With Sunday's series finale beginning at 12:45 p.m. EDT, Jeffers will receive a breather after he made starts at catcher or designated hitter each of the past four days. Byron Buxton will serve as the Twins' DH on Sunday, while Victor Caratini steps in behind the dish. |
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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Extends homer streak to three games
Sat, May 2, 2026, 5:33 PM
Buxton went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to Toronto on Saturday.
Analysis: Buxton got Minnesota off to a good start with a solo blast leading off the bottom of the first inning. The long ball extended the veteran outfielder's streak of games with a homer to three, and he's now gone deep five times over his past six contests. Buxton is currently on a big-time heater, hitting safely in seven straight games and batting .400 (12-for-30) with the five homers, seven RBI and a stolen base over that span. |
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