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Twins pitcher fighting for spot in rotation matches Tarik Skubal in first spring outing There is certainly stock put into Mick Abel already. Considering he was part of a major trade last season, which saw the Twins give the Phil...

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Promising ex-Twins pitcher gets devastating Tommy John diagnosis just after Minnesota departure Wishing him a speedy recovery.

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Dark horse Twins Opening Day roster candidate could force his way into bullpen plans MLB.com's Matthew Leach thinks this reliever could unexpectedly make the Twins' Opening Day roster.

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Liam Hendriks - Throws live batting practice Hendriks (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hendriks underwent right elbow ulnar nerve transposition with posterior interosseous nerve release surgery last September, and this appears to be the first time he's faced hitters since that operation. The 37-year-old made only 14 appearances for the Red Sox in 2025, collecting a 6.59 ERA and 12:7 K:BB over 13.2 innings. Hendriks is in Twins camp as a non-roster invitee, but if he looks sharp this spring he could push for a leveraged bullpen role.

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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Cubs, Dodgers Add Outfielders

Notable news, notes and buzz with MLB spring training ramping up ahead of the World Baseball Classic and Opening Day.

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MLB Mock Trade: Mariners Accept Joe Ryan from Twins in Win-Now Deal The Twins are rumored to trade away Joe Ryan, their short-term ace. In turn, the Mariners look to win now.

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Twins' sneaky ticket to bullpen relevancy impressed in spring debut with new team The Minnesota Twins won their first 2026 spring training game on Sunday, defeating the Atlanta Braves, 8-1 at CoolToday Park. There is plent...

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Twins predicted to be dark horse for $61 million All-Star, former Cy Young candidate to replace Pablo Lopez | Sporting News With Lopez out for the year, the Twins desperately need a replacement.

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Alan Roden - Delivers grand slam Roden went 2-for-3 with a grand slam during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.

Impact Roden put his team in front during the top of the fifth inning by smacking a grand slam. It was evident he was seeing the ball well at the dish throughout the day, as he lined out to third base and singled to center in his other two at-bats. Roden's lack of power was a concern during his rookie campaign, so Sunday's showing is a promising start to the spring for the Creighton product.

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Twins' return from Louis Varland trade impresses vs. Braves in spring training Love to see it.

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Joe Ryan trade rumors: 5 deals Twins can't turn down after avoiding disaster The Minnesota Twins need to be thinking long term, and trading Joe Ryan at peak value before he hits free agency in 2028 is the obvious next...

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Beloved ex-Twins minor leaguer could make Orioles' roster due to brutal injuries Minnesota sent him to Baltimore for Alex Jackson early in the offseason.

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Twins All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan has inflammation in lower back

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is expected to be available for the start of the season after an MRI revealed only inflammation in his lower back

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This recent Twins signing can't afford another clunker in a crowded battle for bullpen spot The Minnesota Twins' battle among relievers this spring will be an interesting storyline to watch. The team has too many lefties, too many q...

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Ryan gets good news from MRI, still on track for Opening Day FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Twins breathed a little sigh of relief Sunday morning after receiving encouraging news regarding right-hander Joe Rya...

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Joe Ryan - MRI shows only inflammation An MRI on Ryan's back revealed only inflammation, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact This is a best-case scenario for Ryan and the Twins after the right-hander was scratched from his first scheduled spring training start Saturday. It's uncertain when exactly Ryan will be able to resume mound work.

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Twins' top prospect's swing getting comparisons to Minnesota legend Joe Mauer's Minnesota's 2023 first-round pick had Twins fans reminiscing about Joe Mauer after hitting a double against the Gophers on Friday.

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John Klein - Working as starter Klein will be built up as a starter this spring, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.

Impact Klein was used as a starter and reliever in the minors last season. He had a strong 10.8 K/9 which could make him a candidate for the bullpen at some point. He had a good season at Double-A Wichita with a 3.12 ERA and 95:24 K:BB ratio in 80.2 innings, but struggled when called up to Triple-A with a 6.66 ERA and 33:13 K:BB in 25.2 innings.

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Marco Raya - Moves to bullpen Raya, who was moved to the bullpen late last season, will be used as a reliever going forward, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports. Raya struck out three batters in one inning against...

Impact Raya had a 22.6% strikeout rate last season at Triple-A, but a 12.6% walk rate helped result in a 6.02 ERA. If Raya can reduce his walks at Triple-A he could be a candidate for the major league bullpen this summer.

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David Festa - Throws against hitters Festa (shoulder) threw live at-bats against hitters Saturday and was sitting at 91-92 mph with his fastball, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Festa had a compressed nerve near his pitching shoulder last season and is working his way back to full strength. He still has a chance to win a rotation spot this spring despite being eased back into action. Saturday's session is a sign he's making progress as he had previously only been throwing bullpen sessions.

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Twins ace Joe Ryan undergoing MRI exam in injury concern that could have WBC implications Twins right-hander Joe Ryan has gone down with a back injury which could jeopardize his participation in this year’s World Baseball Classic.

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Royce Lewis gives Twins fans needed glimmer of hope in first 2026 spring training game He looked like the 2023 version of himself during the Twins' Grapefruit League opener.

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Joe Ryan - Slated for MRI Ryan will undergo an MRI on his lower back Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ryan was originally scheduled to start the Twins' Grapefruit League opener against Boston on Saturday, but lower-back tightness caused him to be scratched shortly before the game. The Twins will now bring him in for imaging to confirm whether he's dealing with any structural damage, and more information on his condition will likely come Sunday.

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Twins' Joe Ryan gets sudden injury designation ahead of Spring Training debut | Sporting News Just a few minutes before Minnesota Twins RHP Joe Ryan was set to make a start, the team made a sudden decision on the ace pitcher.

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