The Minnesota Twins injury-plagued rotation took a hit over the weekend as Joe Ryan is out indefinitely with a shoulder strain. The roation has taken a hit for the stretch run after Ryan’s injury, but reinforcements are on the way. Minnesota is calling up top pitching prospect Zebby Matthews, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Matthews, 24, will fill in for the injured Ryan, who will … [Read more...] about Twins Add Fresh Face to Lineup from Farm System
Twins Ace Suffers Potentially Season-Ending Shoulder Injury
Minnesota Twins ace Joe Ryan was placed on the injured list after suffering a potentially season-ending shoulder injury on Wednesday. Ryan exited his start on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs alongside the Twins training staff after experiencing arm tightness. He threw four pitches to Pete Crow-Armstrong before signaling to the dugout and exiting the game in the third inning. … [Read more...] about Twins Ace Suffers Potentially Season-Ending Shoulder Injury
Potential Landing Spots for Veteran Pitcher Ahead of MLB Playoffs
Veteran lefty Rich Hill threw a bullpen session on Friday in hopes of showing teams what he has left in the tank. Hill’s interest in joining a contender this year has been widely reported, and his audition represents the first step in the signing process. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, deciding to sign Rich Hill could represent the last pitching upgrade a … [Read more...] about Potential Landing Spots for Veteran Pitcher Ahead of MLB Playoffs
Minnesota Twins Bolster Bullpen, Acquiring Blue Jays Reliever
The Minnesota Twins made their first move of the trade deadline, adding righty reliever Trevor Richards to their bullpen. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Twins have made a trade for the Toronto Blue Jays reliever. Minnesota has not confirmed the move. Twins acquiring right-handed reliever Trevor Richards from Blue Jays, sources tell me and @DanHayesMLB — Ken … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Bolster Bullpen, Acquiring Blue Jays Reliever
Twins Get Boost as Duo of Infielders Target Friday Return
The Minnesota Twins will get two of their middle-of-the-order bats back into their lineup without too long of an absence. Royce Lewis and José Miranda will likely return to the lineup as soon as this weekend’s series against the Detroit Tigers, per Dan Hayes of MLB.com. Lewis has been on the injured list since the beginning of July due to an adductor strain, while Miranda was … [Read more...] about Twins Get Boost as Duo of Infielders Target Friday Return