2:21PM: Matthews has been feeling some shoulder soreness for a couple of weeks, and some increased discomfort after the start on Wednesday led to the team’s decision to put him on the injured list. “It’s not something we’re too concerned with,” Matthews told the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Bobby Nightengale and other reporters. “It seems to be something we can respond to, … [Read more...] about Twins Place Zebby Matthews On 15-Day IL, Reinstate Danny Coulombe
Twins Recall Travis Adams For MLB Debut
11:10am: The Twins announced that Adams has been recalled from Triple-A St. Paul. Southpaw Kody Funderburk was optioned to St. Paul in his place. 9:07am: The Twins are calling up right-hander Travis Adams for what will be his major league debut, as first announced by Adams’ agent, Lonnie Murray of Sports Management Partners, on Instagram. He’ll likely slot into the bullpen to … [Read more...] about Twins Recall Travis Adams For MLB Debut
Pablo Lopez To Miss Multiple Months With Teres Major Strain
The Twins announced that Pablo López suffered a Grade 2 strain of the teres major in his throwing shoulder. He’s expected to miss eight to 12 weeks. He’ll be shut down from throwing entirely for at least a month before he goes for reevaluation. López left last night’s start against the A’s after five innings. He reported shoulder discomfort while throwing his warm-up pitches in … [Read more...] about Pablo Lopez To Miss Multiple Months With Teres Major Strain
Pohlad Family Continuing To Meet With Potential Buyers Of Twins
9:44pm: Dan Hayes of The Athletic writes that the Pohlads remain firm in their $1.7 billion ask. Hayes adds that while the Pohlads have indeed received interest from multiple parties, they’ve also heard a few concerns — including the collapse of their local TV deal with FanDuel Sports Networks and the upwards of $425MM in debt which the organization has accrued. Those … [Read more...] about Pohlad Family Continuing To Meet With Potential Buyers Of Twins
Rich Rollins Passes Away
Former All-Star Rich Rollins passed away this week at age 87, according to multiple reports. A third baseman, he spent the majority of his career with the Twins in the 1960s. Rollins was born a little outside Pittsburgh and moved to Ohio as a child. He attended Kent State and signed with the Washington Senators in 1960. The franchise moved to Minnesota and rebranded as the … [Read more...] about Rich Rollins Passes Away