JORGE ALCALA NEWS

Red Sox play the Twins with 2-1 series lead

The Boston Red Sox bring a 2-1 lead into the next game of the series against the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston Red Sox face the Minnesota Twins Sunday

The Boston Red Sox host the Minnesota Twins on Sunday

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Begins throwing Alcala (elbow) threw from 60 feet and 90 feet on Friday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "I didn't feel quite where I wanted to be, but we're progressing and that's what matter...

Impact Alcala said he felt pain in his elbow when throwing a fastball Sunday, but said the pain was 20 on a 100 scale. That sounds encouraging that this isn't a major injury, but there's still no timetable for his return.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins play the Red Sox leading series 1-0

The Minnesota Twins meet the Boston Red Sox with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers outlast rain, Twins for 7-2 victory

Trea Turner and the Los Angeles Dodgers broke open a tie game with a six-run eighth inning, then waited out the rain to take a 7-2 victory in their series opener against the Minnes...

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to IL with inflamed elbow The Twins placed Alcala on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow inflammation.

Impact Alcala showed a significant drop in his velocity in his most recent relief appearance Sunday against the Mariners, so the move to the IL doesn't come as a major shock. Minnesota recalled Griffin Jax from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move to provide some added depth in the bullpen while Alcala is sidelined.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching in middle innings Alcala threw 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts and a walk in Sunday's win over Seattle. He hasn't given up a run in 2.1 innings and has notched two strikeouts and two walks...

Impact After the trade of Taylor Rogers to San Diego, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has said the team will use a committee approach initially. It was thought Alcala could be the leading option to close games, but he hasn't been used late in games or in high-leverage spots so far.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut Alcala (finger) gave up a run on a home run in one inning in his spring debut in Sunday's win over Boston.

Impact Acala had been slowed by a nail tear on his right middle finger, but it doesn't look like it will be an issue for the start of the regular season.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slowed by finger issue Alcala has a nail tear on his right middle finger, but his status for Opening Day is not in jeopardy, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alcala is still throwing side sessions, though he has yet to appear in a spring training contest. He was a key part of Minnesota's bullpen in 2021, posting a 3.92 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 59.2 innings. If Taylor Rogers falters in the closer role, Alcala could be a candidate to pick up some saves given that he posted 11 holds last season and had a strong 61:13 K:BB.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins sign side-arming righty Joe Smith for bullpen depth

The Minnesota Twins and right-handed reliever Joe Smith have finalized a one-year contract

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns save against Kansas City Alcala struck out three in 1.1 perfect frames to earn the save in Sunday's win over the Royals.

Impact Alcala recorded a 3.92 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 59.2 innings during his third season with the Twins, but he was dominant late in the year and was rewarded with his first save of 2021 in Sunday's season finale. The 26-year-old tossed eight scoreless innings across his final eight appearances of the season and recorded three holds during that time.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Guerrero hits 46th HR, but Twins hit 3 in row, top Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected for his major league-leading 46th homer, but Jorge Polanco, Josh Donaldson, and Miguel Sanó hit consecutive homers as the Minnesota Twins beat the T...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers loss Sunday Alcala (3-6) allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out a batter over an inning as he took the loss against the Royals on Sunday.

Impact Alcala entered to pitch the eighth with the game knotted at three and allowed the Royals to grab the lead for good. The first two batters he faced reached base and one scored on a single to right by Kyle Isbel. It was the first run Acala has given up since returning from the injured list Aug. 27 and his first loss since July 27. The 25-year-old owns a 4.53 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 50:13 K:BB over 51.2 innings this year.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Isbel has go-ahead single in 8th, Royals beat Twins 5-3

Kyle Isbel drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins top Brewers 2-0 with strong Albers start, Donaldson HR

Josh Donaldson’s two-run home run in the first inning stood up for well-traveled starter Andrew Albers as the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns from injured list Alcala (biceps) was activated off the injured list Friday.

Impact Alcala had been out with biceps tendinitis since early August but is ready to go without making any rehab appearances. He struggled to a 5.11 ERA in 44 innings prior to the injury while allowing 10 homers, though his 1.09 WHIP provides reason for optimism if he can get the long balls under control.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lauer expected to start for the Brewers against Twins

The Brewers will start Eric Lauer on Friday while the Twins are expected to counter with Andrew Albers

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gant scheduled to start for Twins at Red Sox

The Red Sox will send Chris Sale to the mound Thursday and the Twins plan to give John Gant the start

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pivetta expected to start as Boston hosts Minnesota

The Twins will start Bailey Ober on Wednesday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Nick Pivetta

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houck expected to start as Boston hosts Minnesota

The Red Sox will send Tanner Houck to the mound Tuesday and the Twins will give Griffin Jax the start

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws bullpen session Alcala (biceps) threw a bullpen session Saturday and could be activated from the injured list for this week's series in Boston, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact His right biceps tendinitis was described as "mild," but it's still surprising he may not need a rehabilitation assignment. Even if he is sent to the minors, it sounds like he'll be activated from the injured list soon barring a setback.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Jorge Alcala could be ready for activation for Boston series Rocco Baldelli said the righthander has "healed nicely" from a triceps injury.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Cole expected to start as New York hosts Minnesota

The Yankees will roll out Gerrit Cole to the mound Saturday and the Twins will give Kenta Maeda the start

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barnes scheduled to start for Twins at Yankees

The Yankees will send Nestor Cortes Jr. to the mound Friday and the Twins plan to give Charlie Barnes the start

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS