DEVIN SMELTZER NEWS

Called up, starting Thursday The Twins recalled Smeltzer from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.

Impact The southpaw started Friday's game against the Royals but was sent down afterward. However, he'll rejoin the major-league club after Joe Ryan (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday. Smeltzer will step in to take Ryan's place as the scheduled starter for Thursday's game against the Royals. Over Smeltzer's first two big-league starts in 2022, he's posted a 1.74 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 10.1 innings.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four-run ninth seals 9-2 win for Twins over Royals

Joe Ryan struck out six and the Minnesota Twins capped the game with a four-run ninth inning for a 9-2 win over the Kansas City Royals

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smeltzer boosts rotation, heads to Triple-A KANSAS CITY -- Devin Smeltzer left Kauffman Stadium with a flourish. With Bailey Ober waiting to be activated for a Sunday start against the...

MAY 21, 2022 • MLB.COM

Devin Smeltzer pitches into sixth inning in Twins victory, gets sent to Class AAA Devin Smeltzer was terrific Friday, lowering his ERA to 1.74 and earning his fifth career victory. But after the game, manager Rocco Baldell...

MAY 21, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sent down following start Smeltzer was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul following Friday's game against the Royals, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Smeltzer made his second start of the season Friday and picked up his first win of 2022 while allowing a run on five hits and a walk in 5.1 innings. While the southpaw will likely be an option to rejoin the Twins' rotation at some point, he'll be sent down following his effective outing.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smeltzer backed by Garlick, Miranda as Twins beat Royals 6-4

Kyle Garlick and Jose Miranda each drove in two runs, leading Devin Smeltzer and the Minnesota Twins past the Kansas City Royals 6-4

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures first win Smeltzer (1-0) allowed one run on five hits and a walk over 5.1 frames while earning a win over the Royals on Friday.

Impact Smeltzer allowed a run in the first inning and looked dominant for the rest of his outing. He tossed 47 of 74 pitches for strikes but he failed to record a strikeout. The 26-year-old has given up two runs through 10.1 in two MLB starts this season. Smeltzer is currently projected for a rematch with the Royals at home next week.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals host the Twins to start 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals open a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on Friday

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robert homers, drives in 4 as White Sox beat Royals 7-4

Luis Robert homered and drove in four runs as the Chicago White Sox rallied past the Kansas City City Royals 7-4  to win the five-game series

MAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting again Friday Smeltzer is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Royals, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was called up for a spot start last Saturday and will receive another turn through the rotation after giving up one run on three hits with two strikeouts and two walks over five innings. Smeltzer and Josh Winder are in competition for the No. 6 spot in the rotation -- assuming the Twins continue to use six starters -- with Chris Paddack (elbow) out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery Wednesday.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Correa 2 hits in return, small crowd as Twins top A's 14-4

Carlos Correa went 2 for 4 with an RBI double in his return from a stint on the injured list caused by a bruised middle finger on his right hand, and the Minnesota Twins seat a sea...

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid in spot start Smeltzer pitched five innings against Cleveland on Saturday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks while striking out two. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Smeltzer was called up from Triple-A St. Paul earlier in the day to make the start against the Guardians. The left-handed hurler held his own with five innings of one-run ball, pitching to contact but allowing only one extra-base hit. This was Smeltzer's first big-league start since 2020, as he missed most of last season with a left elbow injury. It's not yet clear if he'll get another turn in the rotation.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giménez delivers go-ahead RBI in 10th, Guardians beat Twins

Andrés Giménez ripped a go-ahead double in the 10th inning and scored an insurance run after a collision on the bases, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contract selected ahead of start Smeltzer's contract was selected by the Twins prior to Saturday's start against the Guardians.

Impact Smeltzer has made five starts for Triple-A St. Paul this season and has logged a 3.86 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in 21 innings. The southpaw will make his 2022 debut during Saturday's game at Target Field while also drawing his first start since Aug. 7, 2020. Since Bailey Ober (groin) and Dylan Bundy (illness) will likely be able to return soon, Smeltzer will likely head back to St. Paul following Saturday's start.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Smeltzer (elbow) was outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

Impact Smeltzer sustained an elbow injury in May of 2021 and missed the remainder of the season as a result. It's not yet clear whether he'll be ready for spring training in 2022, but he'll now lose his spot on the 40-man roster.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kowar scheduled to start as Kansas City hosts Minnesota

The Twins will start Charlie Barnes on Sunday and the Royals are expected to counter with Jackson Kowar

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bubic scheduled to start for Kansas City against Minnesota

The Royals are expected to send Kris Bubic to the mound Saturday and the Twins will give Griffin Jax the start

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota to visit Kansas City Friday

The Twins will start John Gant on Friday while the Royals have yet to announce who will take the mound

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan expected to start for the Twins against the Tigers

The Twins will send Joe Ryan to the mound Thursday and the Tigers plan to give Tarik Skubal the start

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mize scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota

The Twins will send Michael Pineda to the mound Wednesday and the Tigers will give Casey Mize the start

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alexander scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota

The Twins will roll out Charlie Barnes to the mound Tuesday and the Tigers plan to give Tyler Alexander the start

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jax expected to start for Minnesota against Toronto

The Blue Jays will start Alek Manoah on Sunday while the Twins are expected to counter with Griffin Jax

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gant scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Toronto

The Twins are expected to send John Gant to the mound Saturday and the Blue Jays plan to give Robbie Ray the start

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pineda scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Toronto

The Blue Jays will start Steven Matz on Thursday while the Twins are expected to counter with Michael Pineda

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jax expected to start for the Twins against Cubs

The Cubs will send Alec Mills to the mound Tuesday and the Twins will give Griffin Jax the start

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS