Pablo Lopez suffered a Grade 2 strain of his right teres major muscle in early June, and the Twins right-hander has now missed a little over 10 weeks of action. This puts him within the projected 8-to-12 week timeline initially attached to his recovery, and Lopez has steadily been taking steps towards a September return, including five bullpen sessions and a simulated inning. … [Read more...] about Latest On Pablo Lopez
Twins Claim Brooks Kriske, Designate Darren McCaughan For Assignment
The Twins announced that they have claimed right-hander Brooks Kriske off waivers from the Cubs. They also announced their claim of Thomas Hatch from the Royals and their reinstatement of Luke Keaschall from the 60-day injured list, moves which were previously reported. To open spots for those three, they optioned outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. and righty Noah Davis to Triple-A … [Read more...] about Twins Claim Brooks Kriske, Designate Darren McCaughan For Assignment
Pohlad Family No Longer Pursuing Sale Of Twins
The Twins have effectively been for sale for the better part of the past year, but it seems the current ownership group is instead embarking on a new path. Executive chair Joe Pohlad announced in a press release this morning that his family is no longer pursuing a sale of the majority stake in the franchise and will instead sell minority stakes to a pair of new parties. “Over … [Read more...] about Pohlad Family No Longer Pursuing Sale Of Twins
Twins Sign Génesis Cabrera To Minor League Deal
The Twins announced that they have signed left-hander Génesis Cabrera to a minor league deal, per Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune. The southpaw will report to Triple-A St. Paul. Cabrera, 28, has had an up-and-down career. He has good velocity, hitting mid-90s with both of his fastballs, as well as throwing a cutter and a curveball. He previously threw a changeup … [Read more...] about Twins Sign Génesis Cabrera To Minor League Deal
Twins Deadline Notes: Phillies, Duran, Jax, Paddack, Reds
It wasn’t really a shock that the Twins became deadline sellers, as the club’s downturn in June and July pretty much closed the door on Minnesota’s chances of contending. However, the sheer scope of the Twins’ selloff was eye-opening, as the club swung nine different trades within four days of the July 31 deadline and sent 11 different players to eight separate clubs. Several … [Read more...] about Twins Deadline Notes: Phillies, Duran, Jax, Paddack, Reds