MARCH 12, 2023 • MLB.COM
MINNESOTA TWINS 82-80 · 4TH IN AL CENTRAL
82-80 · 4TH IN AL CENTRAL
Comeback on, Lewis 'just excited to play' - and learn LAKELAND, Fla. -- All Royce Lewis has been able to do for a large part of two straight years is sit out, build up and watch from the sidelin...
Detroit Tigers game score vs. Minnesota Twins in spring training: Time, TV info The Detroit Tigers host the Minnesota Twins at 1:05 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Lakeland, Florida.
MARCH 12, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Simeon Woods Richardson - Optioned to minors Woods Richardson was optioned to minor-league camp on Saturday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Woods Richardson made his big-league debut in October of last year but didn't seem to have a real chance to push for a rotation spot this spring. The 22-year-old will continue his development at the Triple-A level, where he recorded a 2.21 ERA over seven starts last season.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Gordon - Hitting and running without issues Gordon (ankle) has begun his hitting and throwing progressions without issues, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Gordon suffered a mild-to-moderate left high ankle sprain in early March, placing his Opening Day availability in some doubt. His exact timeline is not yet clear, but he's taking steps in the right direction.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox 3, Twins 4 Final Score (03/11/2023) on MLB Gameday Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Red Sox vs. Twins at Hammond Stadium
MARCH 11, 2023 • MLB.COM
Red Sox 3, Twins 4 Final Score (03/11/2023) on MLB Gameday Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Red Sox vs. Twins at Hammond Stadium
MARCH 11, 2023 • MLB.COM
Jose Miranda - Throwing without issues Miranda (shoulder) began a throwing progression Friday without issues, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Shoulder soreness popped up for Miranda early in camp and forced him to withdraw from the World Baseball Classic. Whether or not he'll be able to handle the hot corner by Opening Day is unclear, but he'll at least be able to serve as the designated hitter, the position he's been playing so far this spring.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Jeffers hits third spring home run as Twins slip past Red Sox Jose Miranda doubled home the tying run, and scoring the go-ahead run in the Grapefruit League game in Fort Myers.
MARCH 11, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
A six-man rotation? Twins 'open to conversation' FORT MYERS, Fla. -- When the Twins acquired Pablo López in a trade with the Marlins on Jan. 20, that gave them six starting pitchers with mu...
MARCH 11, 2023 • MLB.COM
Alex Kirilloff - Slightly behind schedule Kirilloff (wrist) is a bit behind schedule, and the Twins aren't committing to him being ready by Opening Day, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kirilloff is still not all the way back from August wrist surgery, with his progression against live pitching not advancing as quickly as the Twins would have liked. Even if he avoids a trip to the injured list, he might only be ready for part-time duty to begin the year.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Canterino - Optioned to Double-A Canterino (elbow) was optioned to to Double-A Wichita on Saturday.
Impact Canterino is expected to miss most of the 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last August. The 25-year-old had a 1.83 ERA across 34.1 innings for Double-A Wichita prior to the injury.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
After 'searching for it' in '22, Gallo believes he's found it SARASOTA, Fla. -- Joey Gallo figured that the time would come this spring when he’d step into the batter’s box and still find a shift awaiti...
MARCH 11, 2023 • MLB.COM
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred checks in at Twins camp to gauge reactions to new rules Manfred met with five Twins players and discussed, among other things, the impending bankruptcy of regional sports networks.
MARCH 11, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Simeon Woods Richardson hoping meditation, breathing exercises will help him on the mound Twins prospect is looking to return to the majors this season after debuting last year.
MARCH 11, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Sonny Gray - Looks sharp this spring Gray threw three scoreless innings with four strikeouts and no walks or hits in Thursday's spring game against the Dominican Republic WBC team. Gray says he's ahead of last season...
Impact Gray has give up no earned runs (three unearned) in 4.2 innings this spring with seven strikeouts and no walks. He looks in top form early in the spring, and Wednesday's outing was impressive against a stacked DR lineup. Gray averaged just 4.96 innings per start last season, with the Twins rarely allowing him to go deep into games, so improved conditioning may bode well for his chances of delivering longer outings and quality starts this year.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Winder - Throws bullpen session Winder (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, the Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He's set to throw another this weekend.
Impact Winder could face live hitters next week if all goes well, but the right-hander is behind schedule in Twins camp due to right shoulder soreness. With manager Rocco Baldelli saying he wants to keep a long reliever on the staff, Winder could still make the major-league roster in a bullpen role if he can get back to full strength before Opening Day.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jorge Polanco - No health concerns Polanco has yet to play in any Grapefruit League games for the Twins this spring, but that's not due to any health issues, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Polanco missed the final month of last season with a knee injury, so his absence this spring raised some concerns. However, the infielder is healthy and doing back-field work. Polanco will see some Grapefruit League action eventually and is expected to be ready to roll for Opening Day.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Byron Buxton - No spring games yet by design Buxton's absence from Grapefruit League games to this point has been by design and not related to injury, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Per Gleeman, the Twins don't see spring training games as more useful for veterans than back-field work. Buxton entered camp with no health restrictions and will play in some Grapefruit League games eventually, although it's unclear when that might happen.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Twins staffers savor 'once in a lifetime' World Baseball Classic opportunity For Twins scout and Team Venezuela assistant GM/scout Rafael Yañez, the World Baseball Classic is a chance "to give joy to our people."
MARCH 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Andrew Stevenson - Inks minors deal with Minnesota Stevenson signed a minor-league contract Thursday with the Twins.
Impact Stevenson did not appear at the MLB level in 2022, but he did post encouraging numbers -- including 39 stolen bases -- in 135 games with the Triple-A affiliate of the Nationals. The 28-year-old can operate as organizational outfield depth for the Twins in 2023.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Twins beat Dominican Republic team that's headed for World Baseball Classic 2-1 Both teams are training in Fort Myers, and the Twins got strong pitching from Sonny Gray in Thursday's exhibition.
MARCH 9, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Carlos Correa - Leaves camp for birth of child Correa has left Twins camp in preparation for the birth of his second son, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Correa figures to be away for a handful of days to take care of more important business before returning to camp. He's 3-for-9 with a walk and two strikeouts so far during Grapefruit League play.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Progress report: Minnesota Twins Sizing up the Minnesota Twins ahead of the 2023 season
MARCH 9, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Twins mailbag: Max Kepler vs. Trevor Larnach, infield of the future, extension candidates and Brooks Lee plans Plus updates on Byron Buxton and Jorge Polanco, the best role for Josh Winder, Joey Gallo projections and the Twins as an NBA team.
MARCH 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
