The Minnesota Twins found themselves atop the AL Central in the standings at the end of the 2023 season. This was, in large part, due to a pitching staff that was fifth in baseball and a starting rotation that was ranked second. The same can’t be said of this season, as the Twins are off to a very different start in the rotation. Unfortunately, right-hander Louie Varland was a … [Read more...] about Promising Twins Pitcher Optioned After Rough Start to the Season
Twins Closer Throws Bullpen Session at Comercia Park
Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Durán is working his way back from a strained oblique. Do-Hyoung Park MLB.com reported that Durán threw a bullpen session Friday at Comerica Park. While the conditions were less than ideal for Durán, he got in some groundwork in the rain. This marks the first time that he’s thrown a bullpen session since he was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right oblique … [Read more...] about Twins Closer Throws Bullpen Session at Comercia Park
Twins Acquire Versatile Utilityman from the Orioles
The Minnesota Twins acquired Diego Castillo from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday in exchange for considerations, per Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Castillo, 26, has no relation to the veteran reliever Diego Castillo, who also joined the Twins on a minor league deal last week. The versatile utilityman will give some quality infield depth as Royce Lewis is … [Read more...] about Twins Acquire Versatile Utilityman from the Orioles
Former Padres Pitcher Is Set for the Next Step in His Comeback
The Minnesota Twins are ready for the return of Chris Paddack, per The Athletics’ Ken Rosenthal. Paddack, 28, was a starter in 65 of his 66 career appeances before undergoing his second major elbow surgery in May 2022. He returned for two relief outings at the end of last season before excelling in the postseason. This season, he will be in the Twins’ rotation, helping fill a … [Read more...] about Former Padres Pitcher Is Set for the Next Step in His Comeback
Report: Dodgers Flip Outfielder to Twins For SS Prospect
The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded outfielder Manuel Margot to the Minnesota Twins, reports Juan Torbio of MLB.com. The Dodgers will receive infield prospect Noah Miller in return. Margot, 29, came to Los Angeles alongside Tyler Glasnow in a blockbuster trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. He owns a .255/.309/.385 slash line with 52 home runs, 91 steals and 283 RBI in eight seasons … [Read more...] about Report: Dodgers Flip Outfielder to Twins For SS Prospect