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Byron Buxton Byron Buxton Could return against Cleveland
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 10:32 PM
Buxton (hip) is on track to return for this week's series against the Guardians, Bobby Nightengale Jr. of The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Analysis: Buxton sat out the full weekend against the Cubs, but he's been doing defensive drills and hitting on the side. The Twins have a big four-game series against the Guardians beginning on Monday that might help inform whether they sell at the trade deadline or not. |
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Zebby Matthews Zebby Matthews Shelled in blowout loss
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 9:29 PM
Matthews (4-7) took the loss Sunday against the Cubs, allowing 10 runs (eight earned) on nine hits and three walks while striking out four over three innings.
Analysis: Chicago's lineup jumped on Matthews early, as Alex Bregman opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the first. After a one-run second, Nico Hoerner cleared the bases with a three-run triple in the third. The right-hander had surrendered seven runs through three innings, but he returned for the fourth and failed to record an out before four straight Cubs reached and two more runs crossed the plate, ending his outing. The eight earned runs were a season high for Matthews. After posting a 4.91 ERA over his final six starts before the All-Star break, Sunday's performance did little to inspire confidence heading into the second half. Matthews will carry a 5.40 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 58:21 K:BB into his next scheduled start at home against the Athletics. |
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Mike Paredes Mike Paredes Works in relief Saturday
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 7:28 PM
Paredes struck out four and allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk across two innings of relief in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Cubs.
Analysis: Paredes had started in each of his final five appearances of the first half, but the Twins elected to shift him to the bullpen coming out of the All-Star break. Minnesota still has an opening in its rotation while Connor Prielipp (finger) remains on the injured list, but the team looks as though it will go in a different direction when the fifth spot comes up again Tuesday in Cleveland. Paredes went 0-2 and turned in a 4.50 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 11:7 K:BB in 22 innings over his five starts. |
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Connor Prielipp Connor Prielipp Works three innings in rehab start
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 7:23 PM
Prielipp (finger) struck out three and allowed no hits and one walk over three scoreless innings Sunday in a rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul.
Analysis: Prielipp was lifted after tossing 32 pitches (20 strikes) in the rehab appearance, his first since he landed on the shelf July 9 due to a blister on his left middle finger. The southpaw will be eligible for activation July 26, but it's possible that the Twins will have him build up his pitch count over one more start in the minors before breaking him back into the big-league rotation. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Good to go Sunday
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 10:53 AM
Lewis (hamstring) is starting at second base and batting cleanup Sunday against the Cubs.
Analysis: Lewis was held out of Saturday's starting nine due to left hamstring soreness but will rejoin the lineup Sunday after missing just one game. Since returning to the Twins in early June after a brief stay at Triple-A St. Paul, the 27-year-old has a .258/.319/.484 slash line with eight doubles, seven homers, three steals, 16 RBI and 19 runs in 33 games. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Out with sore hamstring
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 11:00 AM
Lewis isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs due to left hamstring soreness, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Manager Derek Shelton said Lewis has already begun to feel better since reporting to the ballpark Saturday, but the Twins will keep him on the bench as a precaution. His absence will put Josh Bell at first base, moving Ryan Jeffers to the DH spot and giving Victor Caratini a start at catcher. |
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Yoendrys Gomez Yoendrys Gomez Tallies 12th save
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 9:18 AM
Gomez gave up a walk and collected a strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning to collect his 12th save of the season in Friday's 5-2 win over the Cubs.
Analysis: Gomez walked Ian Happ to lead off the inning but retired the next three batters he faced to lock down the Twins' first win of the second half. The 26-year-old has benefited heavily from a change of scenery this season, posting a 1.65 ERA and 0.99 WHIP across 27.1 innings since moving from the Rays to the Twins in May. |
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Bailey Ober Bailey Ober Fans seven in win
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 9:11 AM
Ober (7-3) earned the win Friday against the Cubs, allowing two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven batters across 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Ober put the Twins in an early hole by allowing the first three batters he faced to reach base, capped off by a Michael Busch single that drove in Pete Crow-Armstrong. However, the Twins' offense picked Ober up with a four-run third inning, and he wouldn't get charged with another earned run until the sixth, when Seiya Suzuki doubled off him and later scored on a wild pitch from reliever Tommy Nance. Ober has now given up just three runs while posting a 12:3 K:BB in 10.1 innings since returning from the injured list July 9, giving him some positive momentum heading into his start next week in Cleveland. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Not starting this weekend
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 4:04 PM
Ryan is not listed among the Twins' probable pitchers for this weekend's series against the Cubs, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ryan made his last start of the first half Saturday and then threw a scoreless frame during the All-Star Game. The Twins will give him a little extra rest before his first outing of the second half, which will likely come Monday in Cleveland. Ryan logged a 2.85 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 128:25 K:BB over 110.1 innings covering 20 first-half starts. |
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Garrett Acton Garrett Acton Starts up rehab assignment
Wed, Jul 15, 2026, 7:21 AM
Acton (shoulder) struck out a batter and allowed three earned runs on one hit and three walks over two-thirds of an inning in a rehab appearance Tuesday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League.
Analysis: Acton made the second appearance of his rehab assignment, this time pitching for the Twins' FCL club after he previously tossed a scoreless inning for Single-A Fort Myers over the weekend. The righty had a rough showing Tuesday, retiring just two of the six batters he faced while serving up a three-run home run. Acton has been on the shelf since April 28 due to a right shoulder strain and will need more time on the farm to shake off rust before he rejoins the Minnesota bullpen. |
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Mick Abel Mick Abel Moved to 60-day IL
Mon, Jul 13, 2026, 8:29 PM
Abel (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Abel, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow July 1, has been on the injured list since April. The right-hander remains without a clear timetable for a return, though he's expected to be re-evaluated at some point over the next few weeks. |
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Trevor Larnach Trevor Larnach Goes yard in win
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 5:24 PM
Larnach went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a second RBI and two total runs scored in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: This was his fourth multi-hit effort over nine games in July, though he's also been held hitless four times this month. Larnach is batting .323 (10-for-31) with five extra-base hits and five RBI in July. For the season, the outfielder is hitting .289 with an .830 OPS, seven homers, 32 RBI, 44 runs scored, two stolen bases, 18 doubles and a triple across 80 contests. |
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Andrew Morris Andrew Morris Picks up two-inning save
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 5:21 PM
Morris allowed a hit and a walk while striking out two over two scoreless innings to earn the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Angels.
Analysis: Yoendrys Gomez pitched Saturday, but it's unclear if that played a role in Morris staying in for a second inning to get the save. Morris has plenty of experience with longer outings -- he's earned four or more outs in 13 of his 35 appearances (two starts) this season while working his way into the high-leverage mix. He's at a 3.33 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 48:14 K:BB with three saves, 13 holds and two blown saves over 46 innings. While Morris has worked as a starter in the minors, both of his starts in the majors have been as the opener of bullpen games, so it's unlikely he'll get fully stretched out in 2026. |
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Taj Bradley Taj Bradley Secures third straight win
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 5:17 PM
Bradley (9-3) allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six over seven innings to earn the win Sunday over the Angels.
Analysis: Bradley didn't reach the strikeout highs of his last two outings, but he was able to earn a third straight win and his fourth victory in his last five starts. He limited the damage Sunday to solo home runs by Josh Lowe and Denzer Guzman. Bradley has allowed just eight runs over his last 31 innings while adding a 38:10 K:BB in that span. For the season, he's pitched to a 3.59 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 118:40 K:BB through 102.2 innings over 18 starts. |
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Alan Roden Alan Roden Garnering look in everyday role
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 1:24 PM
Roden will start in right field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Roden was left out of the lineup for Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Guardians after being called up from Triple-A St. Paul that day, but he's picked up starts in each of the Twins' ensuing five games. He's thus far gone 3-for-11 with two walks and three RBI while slotting between the sixth and eighth spots in the lineup. Roden should get the chance to play regularly against right-handed pitching while Byron Buxton (hip) is on the shelf. |
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Victor Caratini Victor Caratini Back in No. 2 role at catcher
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 1:21 PM
Caratini is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: On the bench for the third time in four games, Caratini has faded back into the No. 2 role at catcher following Ryan Jeffers' recent return from the injured list. While Jeffers was on the shelf from May 19 through Thursday, Caratini produced admirably in his stead, slashing .281/.361/.491 with six home runs, 19 RBI and 15 runs over 34 games. |
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Tristan Gray Tristan Gray Cedes shortstop to Kreidler on Sunday
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 1:18 PM
Gray is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Though he had started against right-handed pitchers in each of the Twins' last three games, Gray will give way to Ryan Kreidler on Sunday while the Angels send another righty (Jose Soriano) to the bump. Gray could still rank as the Twins' preferred option at shortstop while Kreidler has fizzled at the plate of late. Since churning out back-to-back three-hit performances June 20 and 21, Kreidler has slashed .167/.200/.250 over his subsequent 15 games. |
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Royce Lewis Royce Lewis Swats homer No. 10
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 9:42 PM
Lewis went 2-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Angels.
Analysis: The first baseman got the Twins on the board in the second inning by taking Ryan Johnson deep, then came home with the winning run in the seventh after a leadoff double. Lewis is still struggling to put together a true hot streak, but over his last 12 games he's batting .255 (12-for-47) with four doubles and three of his 10 homers on the season. |
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Yoendrys Gomez Yoendrys Gomez Notches 11th save
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 9:40 PM
Gomez gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his 11th save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Angels. He struck out one.
Analysis: The right-hander continues to impress at the back of the Twins' bullpen. Gomez has gone 10-for-10 in converting save chances since being acquired from the Rays in early May, producing a 1.71 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB over 26.1 innings for his new club. |
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Joe Ryan Joe Ryan Quality start in no-decision
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 9:36 PM
Ryan didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Angels, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: The right-hander continues to have trade rumors circling his head, but Ryan didn't let it bother him Saturday, delivering his 12th quality start of the season on 94 pitches (61 strikes). He was in line for his seventh win of the year, but the Twins' bullpen let the lead slip away in the top of the seventh before the team's offense surged ahead for good. Ryan will take a 2.85 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 128:25 K:BB through 110.1 innings into the All-Star break. |
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