The Twins are calling up top pitching prospect Zebby Matthews, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He’ll join an injury-plagued rotation and make his MLB debut the first time he takes the mound. Matthews isn’t yet on the 40-man roster, so Minnesota will need to make a corresponding move to formally select his contract. Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey acknowledged … [Read more...] about Twins To Promote Zebby Matthews
Twins Place Byron Buxton On Injured List
5:55pm: The Twins have now made it official, placing Buxton on the IL with right hip inflammation, retroactive to August 13. Julien was recalled as the corresponding move. They also optioned right-hander Louie Varland and recalled righty Ronny Henriquez. 4:20pm: Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been dealing with a hip injury in recent days. Per Dan Hayes of The Athletic on X, … [Read more...] about Twins Place Byron Buxton On Injured List
Twins Designate Scott Blewett For Assignment
The Twins announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander and top pitching prospect Zebby Matthews, a move that was reported yesterday. In a corresponding move, the club has designated right-hander Scott Blewett for assignment. Blewett, 28, signed a minor league deal with the Twins over the winter and was selected to the big league roster last week. He made one … [Read more...] about Twins Designate Scott Blewett For Assignment
Mike Cubbage Passes Away
Former major league infielder and coach Mike Cubbage has passed away after a battle with cancer, according to a report from Bradley Locker of the New York Post. He was 74. Cubbage played parts of eight seasons between 1974-81. A left-handed hitter, he was drafted by the Washington Senators in the second round in 1971. The Senators had also taken Cubbage in the sixth round of … [Read more...] about Mike Cubbage Passes Away
Matt Bowman Opts Out Of Twins Deal
The Twins released right-hander Matt Bowman, per an announcement from the St. Paul Saints, their Triple-A affiliate (hat tip: Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, on X). The 33-year-old Bowman had been pitching well with the Saints and exercised an opt-out clause over the weekend (as first reported by the New York Post’s Jon Heyman). Minnesota had until today to … [Read more...] about Matt Bowman Opts Out Of Twins Deal