LOUIE VARLAND NEWS

Labors through four frames Varland (0-1) took the loss Tuesday in Milwaukee after he allowed three runs on six hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out four.

Impact Varland generated 11 swinging strikes on 89 pitches but was unable to find much consistency in his season debut. The right-hander pitched well down the stretch as a reliever last season and earn a rotation spot during spring training, partially thanks to Anthony DeSclafani requiring season-ending elbow surgery. Varland lines up for a tough matchup his next time out, as he's tentatively projected to face the Dodgers early next week.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Louie Varland starts, Max Kepler returns to lineup as Twins face Brewers It's the home opener for Milwaukee, which swept the Mets in New York over the weekend.

APRIL 2 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins' payroll cuts, Anthony DeSclafani injury give Louie Varland his big chance Trading for DeSclafani was meant to cheaply buy the Twins' rotation some time, but now they have no choice but to turn to younger arms.

MARCH 22 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tigers smash Twins 12-3. Louie Varland hit hard; Jorge Alcala walks off mound with trainer. Louie Varland made his first start since winning a spot in the Twins rotation. It did not go well at all.

MARCH 20 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins put Varland in starting rotation with DeSclafani likely out for year FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Twins always anticipated Louie Varland pitching important innings for them this season, but any uncertainty about his...

MARCH 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Twins' Anthony DeSclafani set to start on IL, opening door for Louie Varland Anthony DeSclafani will see Dr. Keith Meister, who performed Tommy John surgery on multiple Twins in recent year, in the coming days for an...

MARCH 18 • TWINCITIES.COM

Starting pitcher depth takes form for Twins as Louie Varland, Anthony DeSclafani show off goods Pitchers Anthony DeSclafani, Louie Varland each put in solid innings for Minnesota Twins on Friday, 90 miles apart.

MARCH 9 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins' Louie Varland is adding a new pitch in hopes of sticking as a starting pitcher Whether he's able to improve a recently developed two-seamer could be the key to determining where the St. Paul product's future lies.

FEBRUARY 16 • THEATHLETIC.COM

On outside looking in, Varland stretched out as starter again FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Nestled in one corner of the Hammond Stadium clubhouse, Bailey Ober's locker is visible from where Louie Varland is sett...

FEBRUARY 15 • MLB.COM

Patrick Reusse: There's not much Varland can't do - but can he start for the Twins? FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Twins have added five relief pitchers and one starter from outside the organization to the 40-player roster this wint...

FEBRUARY 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Twins rookie Louie Varland's rise from Division II late bloomer to 100 mph playoff weapon Called up and moved to relief for the stretch run, Varland has the electric raw stuff to make an impact in the Twins' playoff bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins test out new roles for Louie Varland, Edouard Julien Louie Varland made his first big-league relief appearance, and Edouard Julien started his first game at first base.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Louie Varland reluctant but willing to rejoin Twins as a reliever The righthander would prefer to start as he did earlier this year and for the Class AAA Saints, but the Twins need him as a bullpen option i...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins call up Louie Varland, insert him into new role in bullpen Cole Sands was optioned to make room on the roster for Varland.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Recall made official Varland was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.

Impact Varland made 10 starts earlier this season with the Twins, but he was recently moved to the bullpen at St. Paul and that's the role he'll fill now with the big club. The righty has the ability to go multiple innings, if needed, but his stuff has ticked up in relief so it wouldn't be a surprise if he eventually earns high-leverage appearances.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion imminent Varland is expected to be recalled from Triple-A St. Paul prior to Monday's game against the Guardians, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

Impact Varland was recently moved to the bullpen at St. Paul, allowing one run with four strikeouts over four innings in his lone relief appearance. The Twins will use him out of the bullpen down the stretch, perhaps in a multi-inning role.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins notes: Andrew Stevenson up, Michael A. Taylor out, Louie Varland prepping for pen Plus the return of Willi Castro, the impending return of Alex Kirilloff and how the Twins plan to build a playoff-caliber bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins getting creative with bullpen, expected to recall Louie Varland for reliever duty St. Paul native Louie Varland is normally a starting pitcher, putting up a 7-1 record with 3.97 ERA with the Saints.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Moves to bullpen at Triple-A Varland has moved to the bullpen at Triple-A St. Paul as the Twins may consider him for a relief role in the majors in September, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact He gave up one run over four innings in working out of the bullpen Thursday. It sounds like he'd be used as a long reliever if called up in September.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

From the late George Frazier to Byron Buxton, Louie Varland and Edouard Julien, Reusse writes Twins Twins topics covered by Patrick Reusse: Frazier's ignominious World Series record, whining about Buxton in center field, Julien's need for d...

JUNE 21, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins option Louie Varland to clear way for Kenta Maeda's return Since being called up by the Twins last month, Varland is 3-3 with a 5.40 earned run average

JUNE 20, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Twins send Louie Varland to St. Paul, designate Kyle Garlick for assignment Oliver Ortega was called up from the Saints; he has two years of major league experience with the Angels.

JUNE 20, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Minnesota optioned Varland to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.

Impact Varland was lit up for six earned runs over 4.1 innings in his last turn through the Twins' rotation Sunday versus the Tigers. The 25-year-old right-hander stands 3-3 with a 5.30 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 54:16 K:BB in 56 major-league innings (10 starts) this season.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard by Tigers Varland (3-3) took the loss Sunday, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks over 4.1 innings against the Tigers. He struck out four.

Impact Most of the damage came in the fifth, as the Tigers put up five runs in the frame including back-to-back homers by Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter. Varland has struggled in the month of June, allowing 17 runs over 15 innings (three starts) while also serving up five home runs. Though he is expected to be bumped from the rotation when Kenta Maeda (triceps) is removed from the 15-day injured list, Varland will likely have at least one more go-around as a starter and is tentatively lined up for a rematch with the Tigers next week.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' comeback vs. Tigers falls short after Louie Varland roughed up The Twins scored three times in the eighth inning, but they couldn't do any more damage with the bases loaded and nobody out and lost for th...

JUNE 18, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM