The Twins shuffled their outfield mix this afternoon, optioning Matt Wallner to Triple-A St. Paul while recalling Trevor Larnach.(Declan Goff of SKOR North was first to report the move.) Larnach got the nod in left field for tonight’s loss to the Orioles, going 1-4 in his season debut. Wallner has started the season in a massive slump, striking out in 17 of his first 33 trips … [Read more...] about Twins Notes: Wallner, Larnach, Correa, Duran
Twins Notes: Woods Richardson, Varland, Headrick, Lee
The Twins optioned right-hander Louie Varland to Triple-A St. Paul yesterday, creating a vacancy in the rotation in the process. That spot will be filled by right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson, writes Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, noting that manager Rocco Baldelli confirmed as much following yesterday’s moves. Woods Richardson will take the ball Friday in … [Read more...] about Twins Notes: Woods Richardson, Varland, Headrick, Lee
Twins Option Louie Varland, Select Ronny Henriquez
The Twins announced a series of moves today, activating outfielder Max Kepler from the injured list and selecting the contract of right-hander Ronny Henriquez. Those two will take the roster spots of right-hander Louie Varland and catcher Jair Camargo, who have been optioned. Right-handed Daniel Duarte was transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot for … [Read more...] about Twins Option Louie Varland, Select Ronny Henriquez
Twins’ Daniel Duarte To Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Twins right-hander Daniel Duarte will undergo an elbow surgery on May 8 and won’t pitch again in the 2024 season, the team announced. The type of the surgery wasn’t specified, which impacts a possible recovery timeline — an internal brace surgery could have Duarte ready for Opening Day 2025, while a Tommy John surgery would sideline him until July or August 2025. This marks … [Read more...] about Twins’ Daniel Duarte To Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Twins Notes: Lewis, Duran, Kepler
Twins fans received a positive update regarding injured third baseman Royce Lewis today with The Athletic’s Aaron Gleeman noting that, per Minnesota head trainer Nick Paparesta, Lewis has resumed baseball activity and is “headed in the right direction,” with the start of a run progression on the horizon late next week. It’s great news for the soon to be 25-year-old, who … [Read more...] about Twins Notes: Lewis, Duran, Kepler