Impact Winder is set to miss the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery earlier in the spring. He'll likely look to catch on with a new organization once he completes his recovery.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
JOSH WINDER
Cut by Arizona The Diamondbacks released Winder (elbow) on March 28.
Diamondbacks relievers Thyago Vieira and Josh Winder both need Tommy John surgery
Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitchers Thyago Vieira and Josh Winder both need Tommy John surgeryFEBRUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slated for Tommy John surgery Manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday that Winder will undergo Tommy John surgery, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Impact Winder signed with Arizona on a minor-league deal in January and made one appearance this spring, allowing two earned runs over 1.2 innings. However, his upcoming surgery will ensure he misses the entire 2025 season and likely the first half of 2026.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Gets spring invite from Arizona Winder signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Alex D'Agostino of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact Winder appeared in four games for the Twins last season, allowing three runs and striking out 10 batters over nine innings. He didn't have nearly the same amount of success in the minors, however, finishing the Triple-A season with a 6.15 ERA and 1.66 WHIP across 41 frames. He'll get a chance to bounce back with the D-backs, but most of his time will likely be spent at Triple-A Reno.
JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Outrighted to Triple-A The Twins outrighted Winder to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Winder, 28, spent the bulk of the 2024 season at St. Paul posting a 6.15 ERA but a 47:13 K:BB over 41 innings. He will remain in the organization as bullpen depth.
NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Heads back to Triple-A The Twins optioned Winder to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.
Impact He'll exit the active roster to clear a spot for right-hander Louie Varland, who was recalled from Triple-A in advance of his start Wednesday versus the Royals. Winder made three appearances out of the Minnesota bullpen during his latest stint in the big leagues, striking out eight batters over seven scoreless innings.
AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Up with big club The Twins recalled Winder from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.
Impact Winder will take Steven Okert's spot on the injured list for an undetermined amount of time as Okert tends to personal issues. Winder has made only one appearance with Minnesota this season, allowing three runs across two innings. The 27-year-old hasn't fared much better with St. Paul, posting a 6.35 ERA in 34.0 innings.
AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Twins place Steven Okert on bereavement list, recall Josh Winder Winder has already made one appearance for the Twins this season.
AUGUST 5, 2024 • SI.COM
Optioned to Triple-A Winder was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul after Sunday's 3-2 win over the Astros, Audra Martin of Bally Sports North reports.
Impact Winder was called up Friday, appearing in the team's 13-12 loss to Houston, pitching two innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits while striking out two batters. The right-hander will now have to wait for his next chance to join the major-league roster while the vacancy he leaves behind with the big-league club is expected to be filled by Chris Paddack (arm).
JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Twins recall Josh Winder, send down RHP David Festa The Minnesota Twins recalled right-hander Josh Winder from Triple-A St.Paul on Friday.In a corresponding move, the Twins optioned rookie rig...
JULY 5, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Added to bullpen The Twins recalled Winder from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.
Impact Winder has spent all of this season in the minors after recovering from a shoulder issue, having posted a 4.78 ERA and 28:8 K:BB over 26.1 innings with St. Paul. He will give the Twins a bullpen arm capable of going multiple innings.
JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Throws batting practice sessions Winder (shoulder) threw two live batting practice sessions in Florida in the past week and will next pitch in extended spring training games, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact He would then begin a minor-league rehab assignment after the extended spring outings. Winder missed camp and is on the 60-day injured list as he works his way back from a right scapula stress fracture he sustained late in 2023.
APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Throws batting practice sessions Winder (shoulder) threw two live batting practice sessions in Florida in the past week and will next pitch in extended spring training games, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact He would then begin a minor league rehab assignment after the spring outings. Winder missed spring training while on the 60-day injured list as he works his way back from a right scapula stress fracture he sustained late in the 2023.
APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A The Twins optioned Winder to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
Impact Winder will head back to the minors as Chris Paddack (elbow) returns from the injured list to take over as Minnesota's multi-inning specialist out of the bullpen. Winder put up a 4.15 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 34.2 innings with the Twins.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Twins can't sweep Rangers as Adolis García hits walk-off home run off Josh Winder The Twins came back from a deficit three times thanks to four RBI from Royce Lewis, but it wasn't enough for a victory.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Earns three-inning save Winder tossed three perfect frames and earned a save over Cleveland on Monday. He struck out one batter.
Impact Winder needed just 24 pitches to cruise through his three scoreless innings Monday. Over his last two appearances, he's fired six shutout frames, lowering his season ERA to 4.26 through 25.1 innings. It was Winder's first save of the year and he should continue being used in a multi-inning relief role.
AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back with big club The Twins recalled Winder from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.
Impact He'll be joining the Minnesota bullpen as a replacement for Oliver Ortega, who was optioned to St. Paul after giving up three earned runs to take the loss in relief Tuesday against the Mariners. Winder has previously made four appearances out of the big-league bullpen this season, giving up three runs on eight hits and three walks over 5.2 innings.
JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dispatched to Triple-A The Twins optioned Winder to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Winder will cede his spot in the Minnesota bullpen to Cole Sands (shoulder), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. After getting a call-up from St. Paul on June 25, Winder didn't see any work in relief during his latest stint with the big club.
JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A Winder was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Winder gave up a run in four innings while making two appearances at St. Paul since he was sent to the minors. He'll work again in a long relief role for the Twins.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Winder was optioned Saturday to Triple-A St. Paul.
Impact Winder gave up a run over two innings in Friday's loss to Detroit. He'll likely return at some point this summer to work in a long relief role. He was seen as a potential starter last year, but he has't started at game at Triple-A (11 appearances) this season.
JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A Winder was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Winder made one appearance for the Twins back in late April but has spent the bulk of the year with St. Paul, holding a 6.52 ERA and 20:13 K:BB over 19.1 innings. The righty's full-time move to relief this season hasn't gone terribly well and he figures to be used in low-leverage situations.
JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Winder was optioned Triple-A St. Paul. He gave up two runs and three hits with one walk and one strikeout in 2/3 of an inning in his only appearance this season with the Twins afte...
Impact Winder looked set to begin the season as Minnesota's long reliever but came down with a right shoulder injury during spring training. He didn't pitch well during his first outing, but this move more likely reflect the Twins wanting to rotate fresh pitchers into the bullpen. He'll likely be called back up to a long relief role again soon.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Twins recall RHP Jorge Alcala, option RHP Josh Winder The Minnesota Twins recalled right-handed pitcher Jorge Alcala from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday
MAY 6, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Twins reinstate RHP Josh Winder from injured list The Minnesota Twins reinstated right-hander Josh Winder from the 15-day injured list on Thursday Winder, 26, began the season on the IL with...
APRIL 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
