COLE SANDS NEWS

To begin throwing Sands (shoulder) is set to begin throwing off a mound this week, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Sands landed on the injured list on June 4 due to a right shoulder impingement. He'll likely need to go on a rehab assignment before returning. It wouldn't be surprising to see him activated and sent to Triple-A as he's mostly served as a long reliever in the majors.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 15-day IL The Twins placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right shoulder impingement.

Impact Sands had not worked in a game since May 30 after throwing 2.1 scoreless frames against the Astros. The right-hander will be out for two-plus weeks while he recovers, and the Twins reinstated Caleb Thielbar (oblique) off the 15-day IL in a corresponding move.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Twins Sands was recalled by the Twins on Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sands made the Twins' Opening Day roster but got into just two games before being demoted in mid-April. He returns nearly a month later with Dereck Rodriguez optioned to Triple-A St. Paul.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins recall RHP Cole Sands The Minnesota Twins recalled right-handed pitcher Cole Sands from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday

MAY 13, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Sands was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

Impact Sands has appeared in two games with the Twins so far in 2023, surrendering one run on six hits, including a homer, while striking out three batters over four innings. It seems likely that the 25-year-old will get another shot with Minnesota at some point this season, but for now Louie Varland was called up from Triple-A and will replace him on the major-league roster.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looks set to make bullpen Sands looks set to make the Opening Day roster for the Twins as a long reliever, MLB.com reports.

Impact Danny Coulombe and Bailey Ober were sent to Triple-A which makes it almost certain Sands will begin the season in the majors. Manager Rocco Baldelli said he wants to keep a long reliever in the bullpen, so Sands will fill that role. Despite a 5.55 ERA at Triple-A last season, Sands was called up to the majors several times last season thanks to a strong strikeout rate (10.5 K/9).

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four-inning save Sands picked up a four-inning save in Wednesday's 10-1 victory over the White Sox. He allowed one run on four hits and one walk while striking out one.

Impact Sands entered the game with Minnesota up 10-0 in the sixth inning, and he pitched well, holding the White Sox to just one unearned run over four innings. The strong effort earned Sands the four-inning save, which was the first of his young career. Through 30.2 innings in the big leagues this season, Sands was 0-3 with a 5.87 ERA and 28 strikeouts.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins team for finale The Twins recalled Sands from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.

Impact Sands will give the Twins a fresh arm out of the bullpen behind starter Louie Varland in Wednesday's season finale. Minnesota optioned Simeon Woods Richardson to Triple-A to clear room on the active roster for Sands.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Minnesota Sands was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

Impact The 25-year-old was demoted to St. Paul in mid-June but will return to the big-league club Friday. Sands has received his first taste of MLB action this year and has an 8.82 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB across 16.1 innings.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to minors The Twins optioned Sands to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.

Impact Minnesota is expected to get Joe Ryan (illness) back from the COVID-19-related injured list and Sonny Gray (pectoral) from the 15-day injured list this week, so the team had no need to keep Sands around as a No. 5 starter. Sands has made five appearances (three starts) with the big club this season, going 0-3 with an 8.82 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB across 16.1 innings. He should slot back into the Triple-A rotation upon his return to St. Paul.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles again Sunday Sands (0-3) allowed five runs on five hits and a walk with five strikeouts in 4.2 innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Rays.

Impact Sands got through the Rays' order once without trouble, but he struggled after that. While this was his longest appearance of the year, he didn't enjoy any additional success, as he's now allowed at least four runs in all three of his starts this year. The 24-year-old has an 8.82 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB across 16.1 innings in five appearances overall. With Joe Ryan (illness) and Sonny Gray (pectoral) due back this week, Sands is likely to slip out of the rotation, and he could head back to Triple-A St. Paul or end up in the bullpen again.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Poised for another start Manager Rocco Baldelli said Wednesday that Sands is likely to receive another turn through the starting rotation, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The 24-year-old has allowed eight runs in 7.2 innings over his past two starts but is set for another turn through Minnesota's rotation since Joe Ryan (illness) and Josh Winder (shoulder) aren't quite ready to return from the injured list. Assuming Sands remains on a five-day pitching schedule, he lines up to take the mound Sunday against Tampa Bay.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Sands (0-2) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks over 3.2 innings against the Yankees. He struck out three.

Impact Sands struggled in his second start of the season, allowing four runs and throwing 89 pitches in just 3.2 innings. The young righty earned his second loss in as many starts. In four appearances this season, Sands' ERA sits at 8.49.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for start The Twins recalled Sands from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday against the Yankees in Minnesota.

Impact The Twins placed outfielder Kyle Garlick (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list to create room on the 26-man active roster for Sands, who will be making his second start and fourth appearance of the season for the big club. Over a sample of 18.2 innings at Triple-A this season, Sands has been tagged for 15 earned runs on 23 hits and six walks while striking out 21, so he remains a risky fantasy option while he opposes a powerful Yankees lineup. According to Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, manager Rocco Baldelli said that starter Joe Ryan will likely make a minor-league rehab appearance before coming off the COVID-19-related injured list, so Sands could get one more turn in the rotation after Tuesday's outing.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picking up spot start Tuesday The Twins will call up Sands from Triple-A St. Paul to start Tuesday's game against the Yankees in Minnesota, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sands is most likely just making a spot start for the Twins, who could have either Joe Ryan (illness) or Josh Winder (shoulder) ready to return from the COVID-19-related injured list and 15-day injured list, respectively, by the weekend. The 24-year-old Sands has previously made three appearances (one start) for Minnesota this season, giving up seven earned runs on nine hits and four walks while striking out 10 over eight innings.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Sands was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.

Impact The Twins returned Sands to the minors after he was designated as the 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader with the Tigers. He started the second game of the twin bill and was handed a loss after striking out four over four innings while allowing four earned runs on five hits and four free passes.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with first loss Tuesday Sands (0-1) took the loss in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, giving up four runs on five hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out four.

Impact Making his first career start in the majors, Sands labored to find the plate and threw only 54 of 91 pitches for strikes before getting the hook. The Twins could get Sonny Gray (pectoral) or Joe Ryan (COVID-19) back shortly, so Sands will likely return to the bullpen in a long relief role or get sent back to Triple-A St. Paul.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for spot start The Twins recalled Sands from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of his scheduled start in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Tigers.

Impact Though Minnesota's rotation is in flux with Sonny Gray (pectoral) considered day-to-day and at risk of landing on the injured list, Sands is unlikely to stick around with the big club beyond Tuesday's start. Even if Gray is forced to the IL, the Twins should get Joe Ryan (illness) back from the COVID-19-related IL in the coming days to fill a spot in the rotation. That being said, Sands could make for a decent streaming option Tuesday while facing off against a weak Tigers offense that will be without two of its better everyday hitters in Robbie Grossman (neck) and Austin Meadows (vertigo), who are both on the 10-day injured list. Between his six appearances (five starts) at Triple-A and two relief outings with the big club this season, Sands has struck out 27 and issued only six walks over 22.2 innings.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially set for start Sands was called up from Triple-A St. Paul and will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Tigers, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Sands will operate as the Twins' 27th man and is officially set to make his first career start in the big leagues Tuesday evening. The right-hander has struggled this season in Triple-A, producing a 7.23 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with 21 strikeouts over 18.2 innings in five starts and six appearances overall. Additionally, Sands has tossed four frames with the Twins in 2022, surrendering three runs.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday's nightcap Sands will start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Sands missed nearly two weeks with a left groin strain earlier in May, but he returned to action May 24 and tossed three scoreless innings at Triple-A St. Paul. Both of the right-hander's appearances with the Twins have come out of the bullpen, but he'll make his first major-league start during Tuesday's nightcap.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off IL Triple-A St. Paul activated Sands (groin) from its 7-day injured list Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Sands hasn't pitched since May 12 due to a left groin strain, but he'll slot back into the Rochester rotation Tuesday. Over 15.2 innings with the Triple-A club this season, Sands has given up 15 earned runs on 22 hits and five walks while striking out 18.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers groin strain Sands was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday due to a left groin strain, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Sands was sent back down after serving as the extra man for Thursday's doubleheader against the Astros but promptly hit the injured list with an issue he likely picked up during his two-inning relief appearance. His expected return date is not yet clear.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big club for twin bill Sands will be recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to serve as the Twins' 27th man for the second of two games against the Astros on Thursday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Twins and Astros will first resume and finish the game that was suspended in the top of the fourth inning Wednesday before playing a standard nine-inning game later in the day in what will be the series finale. Sands will only be eligible to pitch in the second contest of the day and will provide some length out of the bullpen behind starter Josh Winder. Expect Sands to head back to St. Paul on Friday.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Saturday Sands was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Sands was called up Friday, but he didn't appear in the team's win over the Athletics. He'll head back to the minors since Sonny Gray (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday's start.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to majors Sands was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sands is one of the Twins' top pitching prospects, but this will likely be an opportunity to work out of the big-league bullpen. He has struggled this year at Triple-A, logging a 7.82 ERA in 12.2 innings through four appearances, but he had a 2.46 ERA in 80.1 innings last year at Double-A.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE