Twins plan to activate Byron Buxton from IL on Friday
The Minnesota Twins plan to activate outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday’s game against the Cincinnati RedsSEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MINNESOTA TWINS 82-80 · 4TH IN AL CENTRAL
82-80 · 4TH IN AL CENTRAL
Jhoan Duran - Allows run in save Duran allowed a run on three hits and struck out two over one inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Angels.
Impact Duran was able to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning despite giving up an RBI single to Nolan Schanuel. Over his last seven appearances (5.2 innings), Duran has surrendered eight runs (seven earned), though he's still logged five saves in that span. The right-hander is now at a 4.10 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 56:13 K:BB while racking up 23 saves through 48.1 innings this year.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Zebby Matthews - Yields two homers in no-decision Matthews allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five over 3.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Wednesday.
Impact Matthews gave up solo home runs to Taylor Ward and Nolan Schanuel in this contest. This was just the second time Matthews has walked multiple batters over six major-league starts, but he's also been tagged for eight homers. He is at a 7.11 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB through 25.1 innings. His next start is tentatively projected to be at Cleveland.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Twins top Angels 6-4 thanks to big hits from Lee and Lewis, bullpen's efforts Royce Lewis nearly hit another grand slam but still drove in the winning runs on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 12 • SUNHERALD.COM
Twins top Angels 6-4 thanks to big hits from Lee and Lewis, bullpen's efforts Royce Lewis nearly hit another grand slam but still drove in the winning runs on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Twins' Royce Lewis narrowly misses grand slam vs. Angels Slumping or not, Lewis is always a threat when the bases are loaded.
SEPTEMBER 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Brooks Lee, Royce Lewis emerge from slumps to power Twins past Angels MINNEAPOLIS - Welcome back, Brooks Lee. Glad to see you again, Royce Lewis. The Twins’ young infield...
SEPTEMBER 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Twins' Royce Lewis narrowly misses grand slam vs. Angels Slumping or not, Lewis is always a threat when the bases are loaded.
SEPTEMBER 12 • SUNHERALD.COM
Byron Buxton - Set to return Friday The Twins will reinstate Buxton (hip) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Hip inflammation has kept Buxton on the shelf since mid-August, but after several days of running without any issues, he's now been cleared to return to the Twins' lineup for the beginning of their next series against Cincinnati. The 30-year-old outfielder was slashing .237/.338/.661 since the All-Star break before he got hurt, and he'll presumably reclaim his role as Minnesota's primary center fielder once activated.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Twins get timely hits, hold off Angels Royce Lewis went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday...
SEPTEMBER 12 • SACBEE.COM
Austin Martin - Optioned to Triple-A The Twins optioned Martin to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Martin has seen his playing time decrease recently, sitting out four of Minnesota's last seven games, and he'll now be pushed off the active roster to make room for Byron Buxton's (hip) impending return from the IL. Martin has slashed .252/.321/.349 with 16 RBI across 242 plate appearances in the majors this season and could return to the Twins if their outfield depth is tested in the final weeks of the season.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Twins trio snaps hitless skids to fuel much-needed series victory MINNEAPOLIS -- Not hitting is contagious, the Twins said as much throughout their extended slump -- but hitting is contagious, too, they not...
SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM
Wallner homers, Lee breaks 0-for-19 skid to lead Twins over Angels 6-4
Matt Wallner homered for the second straight game, Brooks Lee snapped an 0-for-19 stretch with a go-ahead, two-run double and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On land, in the air, it's a family reunion for Twins pitcher Griffin Jax at Target Field As his younger brother and sister-in-law streaked across the sky in fighter jets in memory of 9/11, other relatives packed stands.
SEPTEMBER 12 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Twins reinstate Christian Vázquez from paternity list; Manuel Margot from IL Minnesota optioned two players to Triple-A St.
SEPTEMBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Red-hot Kyle Farmer 'thankful' Twins kept him around this season Farmer thought about the possibility of being DFA'd 'a few times.'
SEPTEMBER 11 • SI.COM
Kyle Farmer - Sitting after consecutive starts Farmer is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
Impact Farmer drew a rare start against a right-hander (Griffin Canning) in Tuesday's 10-5 win and came through with a big night, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, three RBI and an additional run. Though the home run was his second in as many days and helped bring his OPS up to 1.471 in September, Farmer looks like he'll largely relegated to a short-side platoon role for the Twins.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Miranda - Hitting bench Wednesday Miranda is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
Impact Miranda will hit the bench after he had started in each of the Twins' first 10 games of September while slashing .268/.268/.341. Though he's not locked into a full-time role at any one spot in the Minnesota lineup, Miranda should continue to benefit from near-everyday playing time while moving between first base, third base and designated hitter.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Jeffers - Getting rest Wednesday Jeffers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
Impact Jeffers will receive a breather for the series finale after he made starts in each of the last four games, with both of the last two coming at catcher. Christian Vazquez will step in behind the dish Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Willi Castro - Re-enters lineup Wednesday Castro (illness) will start in left field and bat sixth Wednesday against the Angels.
Impact After being removed from Monday's 6-2 loss in the series opener, Castro received the night off in Tuesday's 10-5 win, but he'll be back in action for the finale. Before falling ill, Castro had been in the midst of a rough start to September, having gone 1-for-21 with eight strikeouts to begin the month.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Jair Camargo - Sent back to minors The Twins optioned Camargo to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact He was with the big club for a couple days while Christian Vazquez was on paternity leave but is no longer needed with Vazquez back in the fold. Camargo didn't see any action during his brief stint with the Twins.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Helman - Heading back to minors The Twins optioned Helman to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Helman was called up on Sept. 1 but received just one start, going 3-for-8 at the plate during his brief first stint in the big leagues. Manuel Margot is back from the injured list to reclaim his spot on the Twins' roster.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Vázquez - Back from paternity leave The Twins activated Vazquez from the paternity list Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Vazquez was away for two games while welcoming a new addition to the family. Fellow catcher Jair Camargo has been sent down to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Margot - Activated from injured list The Twins activated Margot (adductor) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Margot required just a minimum 10-day absence while recovering from a mild right adductor strain. He did not play any rehab games, evidently showing enough in workouts to convince the Twins he was ready to rejoin the active roster.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Angels Game Preview: Halos vs. Twins- Game 3 Clash September 11 Don’t miss the Angels taking on the Twins this Wednesday!
SEPTEMBER 11 • SUNHERALD.COM
