Canning scheduled to start as Los Angeles hosts Minnesota
The Angels are expected to send Griffin Canning to the mound Thursday and the Twins plan to give Jose Berrios the startMAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DEVIN SMELTZER
Giolito scheduled to start for White Sox at Twins
The Twins will send Matt Shoemaker to the mound Wednesday and the White Sox plan to give Lucas Giolito the startMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago's Anderson puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Twins
Anderson takes a 12-game hit streak into matchup with TwinsMAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago's Anderson puts 11-game hit streak on the line against Twins
Chicago's Anderson puts 11-game hit streak on the line against TwinsMAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maeda expected to start as Twins host the Athletics
The Twins will roll out Kenta Maeda to the mound Sunday and the Athletics plan to give Chris Bassitt the startMAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shut down for several weeks Smeltzer has nerve irritation in his left elbow and will not throw for several weeks, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact The positive news is that Smeltzer's ligament appeared to be okay. Nevertheless, his absence will be lengthy, as manager Rocco Baldelli said that he hopes Smeltzer can avoid the 60-day injured list.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins take 5-game losing streak into matchup with Athletics
Minnesota is looking to snap its five-game losing streak with a win over OaklandMAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins look to break 4-game skid against Athletics
Minnesota is looking to snap its four-game losing streak with a win over OaklandMAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins look to stop 3-game slide against White Sox
Minnesota is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over ChicagoMAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vaughn hits 1st HR, White Sox top Twins 13-8, win 5th in row
Rookie Andrew Vaughn hit his first career home run, Yasmani Grandal connected for the second straight day and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 13-8 for their fifth wi...MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out with elbow inflammation Smeltzer (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with left elbow inflammation, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact The 25-year-old was promoted from Triple-A last Thursday and will land on the injured list without appearing in a game during the current stint in the majors. It's unclear how long Smeltzer is expected to be sidelined.
MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by Minnesota Smeltzer was recalled by the Twins on Thursday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Smeltzer was sent down by the Twins in late April, but he'll return to the major-league bullpen after Lewis Thorpe was optioned in a corresponding move. Smeltzer allowed one run (zero earned) on a hit and a walk while striking out three in 4.2 innings during his first relief appearance of the season.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Polanco homers among 3 hits, Pittsburgh beats Minnesota 6-2
Gregory Polanco homered among his three hits, the Pittsburgh bullpen tossed five strong innings, and the Pirates beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 SundayAPRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Devin Smeltzer impresses in Twins season debut, gets demoted as a result The lefthander pitched the final 4 2/3 innings for the Twins in relief of Michael Pineda.
APRIL 24, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Optioned to alternate training site Smeltzer was optioned to the Twins' alternate training site following Saturday's loss to the Pirates, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Smeltzer made his season debut Saturday and saved the Twins' bullpen by tossing 4.2 relief innings. He allowed one run (zero earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out three. Smeltzer will head back to the alternate training site after he spent a week on the major-league roster, and the Twins reportedly plan to call up a fresh arm ahead of Sunday's matchup.
APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by Minnesota Smeltzer was recalled by the Twins on Saturday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.
Impact Smeltzer missed out on an Opening Day roster spot after he posted a 15.75 ERA and 2.50 WHIP in four innings during three appearances (one start) this spring. He'll join the major-league pitching staff after Lewis Thorpe was sent down in a corresponding move. Smeltzer should serve as a long reliever for the Twins but could also be an option to fill in as a starter if needed.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Misses Opening Day roster Smeltzer was optioned to the alternate training site Friday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact The 25-year-old was in camp competing for a rotation spot but has struggled with seven runs allowed over four innings. Smeltzer primarily worked as a reliever for the Twins in 2020 and posted a 6.75 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 15:5 K:BB across 16 innings. He'll eventually join Triple-A St. Paul for the start of the minor-league season.
MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cole — and his dad — looking forward to return of fans
Gerrit Cole is looking forward to having his father at Yankee Stadium on opening day to watch him pitch in person in pinstripes for the first timeMARCH 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins pitchers again in prove-it mode, starting with Berrios
The pitching staff carried the load for the Minnesota Twins last year to win a second straight division titleFEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After solid Twins debut, Maeda aims to finish even stronger
Kenta Maeda’s first season with Minnesota was abbreviated by the pandemic, but the Japanese right-hander’s debut was a runaway successFEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AL Central teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the American League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Optioned to alternate training site Smeltzer was optioned to Minnesota's alternate training site on Monday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Smeltzer has struggled in seven appearances this season, accruing a 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with a 15:5 K:BB over 16 frames. Travis Blankenhorn was called up in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned off roster Smeltzer was optioned to the Twins' alternate training site Monday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Impact Smeltzer has thrown 16 innings for the Twins this season, making one start and six relief appearances. His 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP are both rather unimpressive. Cody Stashak (back) returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Twins activate Cody Stashak, send down Devin Smeltzer before playing Tigers LaMonte Wade Jr. moves into the leadoff spot as Nelson Cruz sits out again because of an injured hip.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Allows pair of runs Sunday Smeltzer gave up two runs on three hits in Sunday's 5-4 win over Kansas City. He struck out one and did not issue a walk.
Impact Smeltzer followed Matt Wilser once again, but his outing was not nearly as successful as his previous one. A hit-by-pitch and a pair of doubles led to two Royals runs in the third. He was able to pitch around an error and a single in the fourth, but still saw his ERA grow to 6.59 on the campaign.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
