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Six strikeouts in no-decision Varland did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in a 7-6 loss to the Blue Jays. He struck out six.

Impact Varland surrendered another home run Sunday and has now given up 12 over his first nine starts. This is certainly a concerning trend for the 25-year-old, but he figures to remain in the rotation with Kenta Maeda (triceps), Tyler Mahle (elbow) and Chris Paddack (elbow) on the injured list. Varland boasts a less-than-ideal 4.70 ERA, but he has been able to chew up innings, completing at least 4.2 in each of his nine starts and six or more six times.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged for seven in Tampa Varland (3-2) took the loss Tuesday, allowing seven runs on six hits and four walks over six innings against the Rays. He struck out five.

Impact Varland held the Rays off the board for three innings before surrendering three in the fourth. He'd allow four more runs over his final three-plus innings en route to his second loss. The 25-year-old Varland had logged quality starts in five of his first seven outings. His ERA is now up to 4.40 with a 1.21 WHIP and 44:12 K:BB through eight starts (47 innings) this season. Varland will look to bounce back in his next start, currently scheduled for next week in Toronto.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts down Astros Varland (3-1) earned the win over Houston on Wednesday, tossing seven scoreless innings during which he allowed four hits and one walk while striking out five batters.

Impact Varland suffered his first loss of the campaign against Toronto in his previous start, but he got back in the win column with a sterling effort Wednesday. The right-hander tossed a season-high seven innings and held the Astros scoreless, notching his fifth quality start through seven appearances. None of the four hits Varland allowed went for extra bases, and he continued to demonstrate good control -- he's surrendered one of fewer free passes in each of his past four starts. Varland originally slid into the rotation as a result of an injury to Tyler Mahle (elbow). Mahle won't return to action this season, but it's unclear if Varland will keep his spot in the rotation when Kenta Maeda (triceps) makes it back to the majors, potentially within the next two weeks.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Louie Varland throws 7 scoreless innings, Twins rout Astros 8-2

Rookie Louie Varland threw seven scoreless innings and Donovan Solano drove in a season-high four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 8-2 rout of the Houston Astros Wednesday nig...

JUNE 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes first loss of season Varland (2-1) took the loss Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits over six innings against Toronto. He struck out three and did not walk a batter.

Impact Varland has not gotten off to a particularly strong start in his first big-league season. While this past outing wasn't bad, the 25-year-old has now given up multiple runs in all but one start this year. There are better options to roll with until this young right-hander develops more consistency.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins again Saturday Varland (2-0) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk with four strikeouts over five-plus innings to earn the win Saturday over the Angels.

Impact Varland threw 60 of 92 pitches for strikes en route to his second straight win. He allowed three straight runners to reach in the sixth inning, including a Shohei Ohtani solo home run, before Jovani Moran was called on to work out of the jam. Varland has been solid through five starts this season, posting a 4.18 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 31:7 K:BB through 28 innings. He's tentatively projected for a home start versus the Blue Jays next week.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to first win Varland (1-0) allowed three runs on four hits and a walk while striking out seven over 6.1 innings to earn the win Sunday over the Cubs.

Impact Varland faded a bit in the seventh inning, but it was another positive outing for the right-hander. He had no trouble earning his first win in four appearances this year as the Twins' offense racked up 16 runs in the contest. Through 23 innings, Varland has a 4.30 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 27:6 K:BB. With Tyler Mahle (elbow) done for the year and Kenta Maeda (triceps) not particularly close to a return, Varland should remain in the rotation for a road start versus the Angels.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up one in no-decision Varland did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over six innings against the Padres. He struck out six.

Impact Varland made his second consecutive start Tuesday, taking advantage of Tyler Mahle's (elbow) and Kenta Maeda's (triceps) injuries by turning in his best outing of the season. After giving up four home runs across his first two starts of 2023, Varland allowed just one extra-base hit while keeping the ball in the park against San Diego. Though it's unclear how long Varland will remain in the rotation, he is expected to take the mound at least once more and should be an intriguing streaming option considering he has racked up at least six strikeouts in each of his three starts this season.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in rotation Varland is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Padres at Target Field.

Impact In his second start of the season with the big club last Wednesday and his first since April 14, Varland took a no-decision after surrendering four earned runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.2 innings against the White Sox. Though Varland couldn't come through with a quality start, he managed to induce 15 swinging strikes among his 87 pitches, which bodes well for his outlook moving forward. Varland carries some risk as a relatively unestablished MLB arm, but with two starts likely on tap this week -- his second is expected to come Sunday at home versus the Cubs -- he could make for an appealing lineup option for managers who are chasing strikeout upside.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs no-decision Wednesday Varland pitched 4.2 innings against the White Sox on Wednesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six batters. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Luis Robert tagged Varland with a three-run homer in the first inning, but Minnesota came back with four runs between the third and fourth frames to hand the righty hurler a lead. However, Varland gave up a run on three singles and a walk in the bottom of the fourth, and he was pulled after 89 pitches with two outs in the fifth. The 25-year-old's final line wasn't great, but he did show some good swing-and-miss stuff, racking up 15 whiffs and six strikeouts. With Tyler Mahle (elbow) and Kenta Maeda (triceps) both on the 15-day injured list and expected to miss more than the minimum, Varland will likely stick in the rotation for several more starts.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to make start Wednesday Minnesota recalled Varland from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Varland is being brought up to make a start against the White Sox on Wednesday. The right-hander is sliding into the rotation spot that is being vacated by Tyler Mahle with Mahle heading to the 15-day injured list due to a flexor pronator strain in a corresponding transaction. Varland registered a 4.20 ERA and 25:4 K:BB over 15 innings with St. Paul prior to the promotion, and he's worth consideration for those looking for a streaming option for Wednesday's action.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Varland will start for the Twins on Wednesday versus the White Sox, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact He's sliding into the spot vacated by Tyler Mahle (elbow) and should get multiple starts with Mahle slated to miss more than a month of action. Varland holds a 4.20 ERA and 25:4 K:BB across 15 frames with Triple-A St. Paul this season and pitched well in a spot start earlier this season. He's not a bad deep-league stream against a struggling White Sox club.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could get call-up Wednesday Varland is tentatively scheduled to start Wednesday for Triple-A St. Paul, but he could instead be called up from the minors that day to start for the Twins in Chicago against the...

Impact With Kenta Maeda (triceps) landing on the injured list Saturday and Tyler Mahle (elbow) likely to be deactivated no later than Tuesday, the Twins have two openings in their five-man rotation. Bailey Ober was already summoned from Triple-A to fill in for Maeda this past Saturday, and Varland looks like the next man up to replace Mahle. As Park notes, Varland's pitching schedule is synchronized with Mahle, so the Twins wouldn't have to alter their rotation order to swap Varland in. The 25-year-old right-hander previously impressed in his lone spot start with the big club April 14 against the Yankees (eight strikeouts, three earned runs allowed in six innings), and he's continued to perform well at St. Paul, with whom he's logged a 4.20 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 25:4 K:BB across 15 frames on the season.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to St. Paul Minnesota optioned Varland to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Varland pitched well in his start against the Yankees on Friday by allowing three runs over six innings. The right-hander is sent down to the minors to make room for Brent Headrick after Headrick received a call-up from the Saints in a corresponding transaction.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quality start vs. Yankees Varland gave up three earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out eight in six innings Friday against the Yankees.

Impact He did not factor in the decision, but Varland's eight strikeouts were a career high. His velocity was up across the board compared to 2022, as he averaged 96.2 mph with his four-seam fastball and 91.4 mph on his cutter, which he threw 39 percent of the time. It was an impressive showing from Varland, but it's possible this will end up just being a spot start if Kenta Maeda (arm fatigue) will indeed be ready to start next week after having his start skipped this weekend.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially promoted to majors Varland was called up by the Twins on Friday ahead of his start against the Yankees, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Varland has made one start for Triple-A St. Paul this season, allowing one run, four hits and a walk across five innings while striking out nine batters. He also fared well in his five major-league starts last season but will likely only stay in the majors for one appearance this time around, as Kenta Maeda (arm) should avoid spending time on the injured list. Cole Sands was optioned to St. Paul in a corresponding move.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maeda to skip turn in rotation; Varland to start Friday NEW YORK – The Twins will skip Kenta Maeda’s turn in the starting rotation and recall Louie Varland from Triple-A St. Paul to make Friday’s...

APRIL 14, 2023 • MLB.COM

Set to start Friday Varland will start Friday's game against the Yankees, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Varland has spent the early portions of the season with Triple-A St. Paul, and he's made one start during which he worked five innings and struck out nine while surrendering only one earned run. He made his big-league debut last season and put together a respectable 3.81 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with a 21:6 K:BB across 26 innings. Varland will tentatively be limited to a spot start in a tough matchup at Yankee Stadium, as Kenta Maeda (arm) is expected to avoid the injured list.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John Shipley: Twins prospect Louie Varland well clear of his big brother's shadow And the Saints’ right-hander is hoping to face brother Gus as a major leaguer this season.

APRIL 5, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Sent to Triple-A Varland was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Garland made his MLB debut with five starts last year and had a 3.81 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB over 26 innings, but he won't open 2023 with the big-league club. The 25-year-old should start out in St. Paul's rotation, though he's likely to receive some spot starts for the Twins at some point this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitcher Louie Varland will make Twins wrestle with training camp decisions The righthanded pitcher and former North St. Paul athlete made his major league debut last season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

East Metro's Louie Varland and Matt Wallner win Twins' top minor-league awards This is the first time that two Minnesotans have been given the organization’s top minor league honors.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

First career win in final game Varland (1-2) earned the win Wednesday, allowing zero runs on four hits and zero walks over five innings against the White Sox. He struck out five.

Impact In the final game of the season, Varland recorded his first career win with a dominant performance against the White Sox. For the first time this season, Varland did not walk a batter, and he fanned five, his second-highest strikeout total of the season. After recording a 3.06 ERA in 126.1 innings across the minors this season, Varland struggled to begin his big-league career to the tune of a 4.71 ERA entering Wednesday, but the scoreless effort dropped his ERA to 3.81 and gives him positive momentum heading into the offseason.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No decision against White Sox Varland allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three across five innings Thursday against the White Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Varland ran into trouble in the third inning, as he allowed all three of his hits and both of his earned runs in the frame. In three starts since entering the Twins' rotation on Sept. 17, Volland has a 5.17 ERA with a 9:5 K:BB across 15.2 frames. He showed more strikeout upside in the upper levels of the minors, though his six swinging strikes across 72 total pitches suggest that may not translate immediately in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in rotation Varland is slated to start Thursday's home game against the White Sox.

Impact He'll be getting his third straight turn through the rotation, even though he was briefly returned to Triple-A St. Paul before being recalled ahead of his most recent start. Through three starts overall in September with the big club, Varland owns a 5.06 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB in 16 innings.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Rookie Louie Varland throws 7 scoreless innings, Twins rout Astros 8-2