LEWIS THORPE NEWS

Slated to start Sunday Thorpe (shoulder) is scheduled to start Sunday's game at Triple-A St. Paul, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thorpe has been on the injured list for just over a month due to a left shoulder strain, but he recently made two rehab appearances for the rookie-league Florida Coast League affiliate. During those outings, he allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out seven in 5.2 innings.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Thorpe (shoulder) gave up two runs Tuesday over 2.2 innings for the FCL Twins with three strikeouts and no walks during a rehab assignment.

Impact Thorpe has been out since early June with a strained left shoulder. He could return to the majors later this summer when back to full speed and be given a chance in the rotation as Minnesota looks toward 2022.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with shoulder strain Thorpe landed on the minor-league injured list with a strained left shoulder Saturday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thorpe has made three starts and one relief appearance at the big-league level this season, posting a 3.86 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 14 innings of work. It's not clear exactly when he'll be able to get back on the mound.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Twins optioned Thorpe to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.

Impact As anticipated, the 27th man from Thursday's doubleheader against the Angels returns to Triple-A. Thorpe was pinned with a loss in Game 1 of the doubleheader large in part to three unearned runs, and his respectable 3.86 ERA this season across four big-league appearances suggests the potential for a return to the Twins' roster at some point.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Handed loss Thursday Thorpe (0-2) allowed four runs (one earned) on five hits and two walks over four innings in a loss to the Angels in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader. He struck out none.

Impact Thorpe was called up as the 27th man for the doubleheader. He's posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 5:4 K:BB across 14 innings in four appearances (three starts) this season. He's likely to return to Triple-A St. Paul after Thursday's twin bill.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins split doubleheader with Angels on a long, brief trip

Miguel Sanó hit a grand slam and José Berríos pitched five solid innings, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels and a split of a makeup doublehea...

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giolito gives Sox 8-inning, 2-hit outing to beat Twins 2-1

Lucas Giolito gave up two hits over eight innings with a season-high 11 strikeouts, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to start Thursday Thorpe will start Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Angels on Thursday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thorpe was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on May 6, but he'll return to the Twins as the 27th man for Thursday's twin bill. The left-hander has made three appearances (two starts) in the majors this year and posted a 4.50 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 10 innings during that time.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Thorpe was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Thorpe started Wednesday's game against the Rangers and was charged with the loss after he allowed three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out two in five innings. The lefty will now head to the minors but could return to the major-league roster at some point as a spot starter or as a bullpen arm.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pineda scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Texas

The Twins will roll out Michael Pineda to the mound Thursday and the Rangers will give Jordan Lyles the start

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss Wednesday Thorpe (0-1) allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out two across five innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Rangers.

Impact Thorpe was recalled by the Twins on Wednesday for his fifth career start and second of the season. Though he induced only five swinging strikes on 80 total pitches, he held the Rangers without an extra-base hit to keep the Twins in the game. It's unclear what the team's future plans for Thorpe are in terms of usage, though it would likely take Minnesota shifting to a six-man rotation for him to remain the starter.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Officially recalled by Twins Thorpe was recalled by the Twins on Wednesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Thorpe will start Wednesday's game against the Rangers, so his promotion to the majors was expected. Thorpe has made two appearances (one start) this year and has posted a 3.60 ERA and 0.80 WHIP in five innings. It's not yet clear whether the Twins will briefly utilize a six-man rotation going forward.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thorpe expected to start as Minnesota hosts Texas

The Rangers will start Hyeon-jong Yang on Wednesday while the Twins are expected to counter with Lewis Thorpe

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

García homers in 10th, Rangers come back to beat Twins 6-3

Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to complete the Texas Rangers’ comeback in a 6-3 win against the Minnesota Twins

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aaron Gleeman: Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson announces that... - The Athletic Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson announces that Lewis Thorpe will start Wednesday vs. the Rangers. Hope is that Michael Pineda (wrist) will...

MAY 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Starting Wednesday vs. Texas Thorpe will be recalled to start Wednesday against the Rangers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's unclear if the Twins will briefly go with a six-man rotation or whether Matt Shoemaker may have pitched his way out of the rotation mix. Texas has an 89 wRC+ against lefties this season, so it's a favorable spot for Thorpe at home. That said, he has a 6.48 ERA in 16.2 career innings as a big-league starter.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Up as 27th man Thorpe will be the 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader in Oakland, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact If the Twins need a mop-up man to handle bulk innings out of the bullpen during this twin bill, Thorpe will be the top option. He will be sent back down following the conclusion of Game 2.

APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Saturday Thorpe was optioned to the Twins' alternate training site Saturday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Thorpe made his season debut as Friday's starter and allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two in four innings. He didn't factor into the decision and will now head back to the team's alternate camp after Devin Smeltzer was recalled by Minnesota on Saturday.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yields two runs Thorpe allowed two runs on three hits and a walk over four innings in Friday's loss to the Angels. He struck out two batters and did not factor in the decision.

Impact The Twins briefly took the lead in the sixth inning Friday so Thorpe wasn't tagged with a loss in his season debut. The 25-year-old southpaw rolled through three scoreless frames before coughing up a two-run single to Jared Walsh in the fourth. Thorpe was recalled from the alternate site for Friday's start and he could be sent back down before getting another turn in the rotation.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Upton's grand slam powers Angels past Twins, 10-3

Justin Upton hit a grand slam and Jared Walsh homered and drove in three runs in the Los Angeles Angels’ 10-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Promoted for Friday's start Thorpe was recalled from the alternate training site and will start Friday against the Angels, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 25-year-old began the season at the alternate site but will make his season debut Friday versus the Halos. Thorpe has struggled through 19 major-league appearances with a 6.14 ERA and 41:20 K:BB over 44 innings.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heaney scheduled to start for Angels against Twins

The Los Angeles Angels play the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Friday Thorpe will start Friday's game against the Angels, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Thorpe was sent down by the Twins ahead of the regular season, but he'll make his 2021 debut during Friday's series opener. The southpaw made seven appearances (one start) for the Twins in 2020 and posted a 6.06 ERA and 2.08 WHIP in 16.1 innings.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Streak breaker: Kepler singles in 9th, as Twins edge Red Sox

Max Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Minnesota a 4-3 victory over Boston, stopping a five-game losing streak for the Twins and breaking a nine-game winnin...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Randy Dobnak secures bullpen spot; Lewis Thorpe optioned FORT MYERS, Fla. — A stellar spring helped cement a spot on the Opening Day roster for Randy Dobnak, who turned in yet another solid effort...

MARCH 26, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM