LEWIS THORPE NEWS

Finds work in independent ranks Thorpe signed a one-year contract Thursday with the Kansas City Monarchs of the independent American Association of Professional Baseball.

Impact After being released by the Twins in April, the 26-year-old lefty will head to the independent ranks to continue his career. He saw big-league action with Minnesota in parts of each of the last three seasons, logging a 5.76 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 47:27 K:BB across 59.1 innings.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Twins Thorpe was released by the Twins on Thursday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins

Impact Thorpe began the season at Triple-A St. Paul and gave up eight runs in 1.2 innings. He was once regarded as a strong prospect in the Twins' system, and he made 24 appearances (seven starts) for Minnesota in the last three seasons. However, he'll now be free to seek out other opportunities.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins add veteran Chris Archer as potential rotation boost

Right-hander Chris Archer and the Minnesota Twins agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year contract

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Outrighted to Triple-A The Twins outrighted Thorpe to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thorpe was attempting to secure a spot in Minnesota's Opening Day bullpen, but he didn't end up making the cut. The move makes room on the Opening Day roster for Chris Archer, who signed a one-year deal Monday. Thorpe was limited to 38 innings between the majors and minors last season due to shoulder issues, but the move to the bullpen could help with his availability.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to bullpen Thorpe (shoulder) will move to the bullpen and work as a reliever this season, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Thorpe appeared in just 11 games last season between Triple-A and the majors (32.1 innings combined) mostly due to a shoulder injury. However, he is healthy as spring training begins. Given his injury concerns, he may work better in shorter outings. He has some upside despite his struggles the past two seasons, as he showed promise at Triple-A in 2019 by striking out 29.5% of batters while walking just 6.2%.

MARCH 16, 2022 • 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

Shifts to 60-day injured list Thorpe (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Thorpe has been out since mid-August with a strained left shoulder. The transaction confirms that he won't return this season, so he'll end the year with a 4.70 ERA in four starts and one relief appearance at the big-league level.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Farrell scheduled to start for Twins at Blue Jays

The Twins will start Luke Farrell on Sunday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Jose Berrios

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ober scheduled to start for Twins at Blue Jays

The Twins will start Bailey Ober on Saturday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Steven Matz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pineda scheduled to start for Minnesota against Toronto

The Blue Jays will send Hyun Jin Ryu to the mound Friday and the Twins will give Michael Pineda the start

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allen scheduled to start for Cleveland against Minnesota

The Indians will start Logan Allen on Tuesday and the Twins are expected to counter with Charlie Barnes

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ober expected to start as Minnesota hosts Kansas City

The Royals will start Kris Bubic on Sunday and the Twins are expected to counter with Bailey Ober

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Singer scheduled to start for Royals at Twins

The Royals will start Brady Singer on Saturday while the Twins are expected to counter with Michael Pineda

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benintendi pushes Royals past Twins in 11th with 2nd homer

Andrew Benintendi had four hits and two home runs, the last a two-run shot in the 11th to send the Kansas City Royals to a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jax expected to start for the Twins against the Royals

The Twins are expected to send Griffin Jax to the mound Friday and the Royals will give Daniel Lynch the start

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dobnak, Twins to face Quantrill, Indians

The Twins will start Randy Dobnak on Thursday and the Indians are expected to counter with Cal Quantrill

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS