BRANDON WADDELL NEWS

Called up Sunday Waddell was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.

Impact Waddell was designated for assignment by Minnesota on May 7, and Baltimore claimed him off waivers the next day. The southpaw will replace Travis Lakins, who was optioned to Norfolk in a corresponding move, in the bullpen.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chavis, Bogaerts hit home runs, Red Sox beat Orioles 11-6

Michael Chavis homered in his first start of the season, Xander Bogaerts also homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-6

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claimed by Orioles Waddell was claimed off waivers by the Orioles on Saturday.

Impact Waddell was designated for assignment by Minnesota on Friday, and he'll now report to Triple-A Norfolk. The left-hander made brief appearances in the majors earlier in the season and allowed five runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out one in four innings. Right-hander Jay Flaa was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins hit 3 homers in rainy 7-3 win over Tigers

Matt Shoemaker pitched five scoreless innings and Kyle Garlick, Jorge Polanco and Max Kepler homered to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 7-3 win over the Tigers on a rainy night in De...

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins put Buxton on 10-day IL with hip strain

The Minnesota Twins put outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hip

MAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment Waddell was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Waddell has spent a pair of brief stints on the Twins' roster this season but has failed to impress. He's allowed five earned runs on 10 hits in four innings of work, walking three while striking out just one. His absence clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the Twins to select the contract of Trevor Larnach, who's set to make his big-league debut.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down by Twins Waddell was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Waddell gave up three runs (two earned) on three hits in two-thirds of an inning to take the loss against the Rangers on Tuesday. He'll return to the minors after Lewis Thorpe was recalled ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thorpe expected to start as Minnesota hosts Texas

The Rangers will start Hyeon-jong Yang on Wednesday while the Twins are expected to counter with Lewis Thorpe

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss Tuesday Waddell (0-1) was tagged with the loss Tuesday against the Rangers. He gave up three runs (two earned) on three hits across two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Waddell entered the game in the top of the 10th inning after Taylor Rogers blew the save while holding a two-run lead, but he was even worst -- he couldn't even pitch the entire inning before leaving the mound. Waddell has been woeful since returning to the big-league roster on May 3, as he has given up six runs (five earned) across two appearances (one inning pitched).

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

García homers in 10th, Rangers come back to beat Twins 6-3

Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to complete the Texas Rangers’ comeback in a 6-3 win against the Minnesota Twins

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maeda pitches Twins past Rangers 6-5 in series opener

Kenta Maeda kept the Texas Rangers scoreless into the sixth inning, and the Minnesota Twins won the opener of a four-game series 6-5

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Randy Dobnak sent to St. Paul as Twins recall Brandon Waddell Randy Dobnak has three losses and an 8.16 ERA this season in long relief, and will likely be a starter for the Saints.

MAY 3, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Back in big leagues Waddell was recalled by the Twins on Monday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Waddell spent a week in the big-league bullpen early in the season and threw three scoreless innings despite striking out zero batters and allowing seven baserunners. He'll likely remain in a low-leverage role this time around. Randy Dobnak was optioned in a corresponding move.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Waddell was optioned to the alternate training site Wednesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Waddell gave the Twins a week's worth of bullpen depth, logging a scoreless inning in his lone appearance. He will likely be up and down all season between the majors and Triple-A.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox beat Twins 7-1 for twinbill sweep, 9th straight win

Alex Verdugo had three hits, including a two-run single in a six-run fifth inning, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine games, beating the Minnesota Twins 7...

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins rally for 3-2 victory over Baddoo, Tigers

Jorge Polanco hit a two-run double in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins held off Akil Baddoo and the Detroit Tigers 3-2

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contract selected by Minnesota Waddell's contract was selected by the Twins on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Waddell started the season on Minnesota's taxi squad after he narrowly missed out on a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. He'll now be added to the 40-man roster after he struck out 15 in 9.1 innings this spring. Brent Rooker (neck) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, while Edwar Colina (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins claim outfielder Garlick; DFA Waddell MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins claimed outfielder Kyle Garlick off waivers from the Braves on Thursday and designated left-hander Brandon Waddell...

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • MLB.COM

Designated for assignment Waddell was designated for assignment by the Twins on Thursday.

Impact After being claimed off waivers by the Twins at the end of October, Waddell will be removed from the 40-man roster to make room for outfielder Kyle Garlick, who was claimed by Minnesota in a corresponding move. Waddell made his major-league debut with Pittsburgh in 2020, allowing one run on five hits and two walks while striking out two over 3.1 innings.

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Minnesota Waddell was claimed off waivers by the Twins on Friday.

Impact The left-hander made his big-league debut with Pittsburgh in 2020, appearing in two games and allowing one run on two hits with two strikeouts and two walks over 3.1 innings. Waddell struggled at Triple-A last year with an 8.70 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 69:40 K:BB over 61 innings.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins beef up pitching with 2 waiver claims The Twins claimed right-handed pitcher Ian Gibaut and left-hander Brandon Waddell off waivers on Friday, adding a pair of young arms with ex...

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • MLB.COM

Twins pick up two pitchers: starter Brandon Waddell, reliever Ian Gibaut Twins and other MLB teams can make moves now that the World Series is over.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sent down Tuesday Waddell was optioned to the Pirates' alternate training site Tuesday.

Impact Waddell was effective over limited action out of the bullpen during his time in the majors as he allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out two over 3.1 innings during his two appearances. He'll return to the team's alternate training site but could be an option to rejoin the Pirates if injuries occur.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE