Twins play the Blue Jays with 2-1 series lead
The Minnesota Twins lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Toronto Blue JaysAUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MINNESOTA TWINS 82-80 · 4TH IN AL CENTRAL
82-80 · 4TH IN AL CENTRAL
Miranda, Gordon leading Twins' youth movement MINNEAPOLIS -- In all of the discourse surrounding the American League Central this season, so much has been made of the relative youth of t...
AUGUST 7, 2022 • MLB.COM
Max Kepler - Empty line in return Kepler (toe) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Kepler missed nearly two weeks with a broken toe, and he didn't partake in a rehab assignment prior to returning from the injured list. The 29-year-old should resume a role as the starting right fielder versus right-handed pitchers. His 0-fer Saturday dropped his slash line to .241/.340/.385 through 86 games this season.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Arraez - Three hits, steal in win Arraez went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, an RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Arraez's bat-to-ball skills have been a bright spot this year, but this was just his third multi-hit effort in 12 games since the All-Star break. It was also his fourth game of the year with multiple doubles. The 25-year-old's seen his batting average slip from .340 at the end of June to .325 after this contest. He's added an .822 OPS, six home runs and 35 RBI while setting career highs Saturday in steals (three) and runs scored (59) through 96 games overall.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Gordon - Records theft in Saturday's win Gordon went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Gordon was involved in a scary collision with Blue Jays reliever Tim Mayza, who left the game with a dislocated shoulder. Gordon was able to stay in and played the full game in center field. He's made himself valuable to the Twins with Byron Buxton battling nagging injuries lately -- Gordon has hit safely in eight of his last nine games, going 14-for-27 (.519) in that span. The outfielder has a .284/.333/.440 slash line, five steals, five home runs, 20 RBI and 29 runs scored through 254 plate appearances. He should still have a regular path to playing time with Alex Kirilloff (wrist) and Trevor Larnach (abdomen) sidelined, leaving left field wide open as well as center when Buxton needs rest.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Miranda - Goes yard in win Miranda went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays.
Impact In his last 12 games, Miranda has gone 17-for-44 (.386) with five extra-base hits and 14 RBI. The 24-year-old is seeing most of his time at the corner infield spots lately as he continues to force his way into the lineup. The recent surge has him up to a .277/.325/.477 slash line with 11 homers, 46 RBI, 28 runs scored, 14 doubles and a stolen base through 70 contests.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dylan Bundy - Yields two runs in no-decision Bundy allowed two runs on five hits and a walk with six strikeouts in four innings in a no-decision versus the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Impact It was an unusually short start for Bundy (65 pitches, 45 strikes), with the only blemish on his line a two-run home run to Bo Bichette. It doesn't sound like Bundy had any issues, though it may be part of workload management -- his 93.1 innings this season is his highest total in three years. He's logged a 5.01 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 74:20 K:BB through 19 starts, and he's projected for a road start versus his former team, the Angels, next weekend.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Twins use balanced attack to beat Blue Jays, 7-3 MINNEAPOLIS — After Toronto blew the Twins out Thursday and then nearly edged them again Friday, the Twins decided to win in a more commandi...
AUGUST 7, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Twins top Blue Jays 7-3 behind clutch Polanco, strong 'pen
Jorge Polanco had a pair of two-out RBIs and Jose Miranda homered as the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 behind a stellar bullpen performanceAUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jorge Polanco returns to second base for Twins, Max Kepler to right field on Saturday The Twins infielder was the team's designated hitter on Friday night after having a tooth pulled during the day. Kepler, who has a broken to...
AUGUST 7, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Twins' injury-riddled outfield welcomes back Max Kepler The Twins activated Max Kepler (toe) from the injured list and optioned Mark Contreras.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Blue Jays put Springer on injured list with inflamed elbow
The Toronto Blue Jays placed All-Star outfielder George Springer on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right elbowAUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins' draft pick Brooks Lee found home away from home playing prairie baseball A summer spent in Willmar after the pandemic closed down other baseball leagues introduced 2022 first-round draft pick Brooks Lee to Minneso...
AUGUST 6, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Mark Contreras - Optioned to Triple-A Contreras was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.
Impact With Max Kepler (toe) returning to the roster, Contreras' latest stint in the majors has come to an end. Contreras has been on the shuttle back and forth for most of the season. He has a .710 OPS with St. Paul but just a .475 OPS in 12 big-league games.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Max Kepler - Back from IL, starting Saturday Kepler (toe) was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.
Impact Mark Contreras was sent down to make room on the roster for Kepler, who will man right field and bat fifth against right-hander Mitch White in his return to the Minnesota lineup. While Kepler has not developed into a star player, he is an above-average contributor when he has the platoon edge (116 wRC+ this season), so he should play against most righties down the stretch.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday
The Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays on SaturdayAUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Messy play cost the Blue Jays an opportunity for a comeback story in loss to Twins The Blue Jays clawed back from a 5-0 deficit against the Twins on Friday, only to lose 6-5 in extra innings.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mark Contreras - Opens scoring with homer Contreras went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Contreras hit his second homer in four games, both of which came in the third inning of those contests. Those long balls are his only hits through 16 at-bats in August, though he's started in five straight games as the Twins' outfield remains plagued by injuries. The 27-year-old is hitting .120 with four RBI and five runs scored through 26 plate appearances.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Gordon - Homer and double in win Gordon went 3-for-5 with a three-home run, an additional run scored and a double in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Gordon has hit a double in six of his last eight games, and he's batted .500 (12-for-24) in that span. His homer Friday was his first since July 2 and his fifth of the season. With the Twins' outfield still battling numerous injury absences, Gordon should continue to get chances to play. He's slashing .279/.327/.437 with 20 RBI, 27 runs scored, 15 doubles, three triples and four stolen bases through 250 plate appearances.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jorge López - Takes blown save Friday Lopez allowed a run on three hits in one inning, taking a blown save in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Lopez allowed three singles, the last two of which came with two outs and allowed the Blue Jays to tie the game at 5-5. He's now 1-for-2 in save chances with the Twins, and Friday's mistake was his fifth blown save of the season. The right-hander has posted a 1.79 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 55:17 K:BB across 50.1 innings while adding 20 saves and a 4-6 record. Lopez's track record this year should give him some leeway, while Michael Fulmer or Jhoan Duran figure to pick up save chances if he needs a day off or enters a slump.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Mahle - Yields three homers Friday Mahle allowed four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five over six innings in a no-decision versus the Blue Jays on Friday.
Impact Mahle's new home park, Target Field, is considered one of the more pitcher-friendly venues, but that wasn't the case Friday. The right-hander gave up a season-high three home runs, accounting for all four of the runs he allowed in his Twins debut. The long ball hasn't been much of an issue for Mahle this year, though he's now given up 15 over 20 starts. For the season, he owns a 4.49 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 119:40 K:BB across 110.1 innings. He's expected to draw an easier opponent next week with a projected road start versus the Angels.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jays' miscues lead to Gordon run in 10th, Twins win 6-5
Nick Gordon hit a three-run homer and scored in the 10th inning for Minnesota after a pair of miscues by Toronto catcher Danny Jansen, giving the Twins a 6-5 win over the Blue JaysAUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins relinquish five-run lead, then slip past Blue Jays, 6-5 in 10 innings MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins won the game Friday. Though it might be more appropriate to say Toronto lost it.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
'As tough as it gets': Twins DFA Duffey amid tough season MINNEAPOLIS -- Following an eight-year run with the Twins, Tyler Duffey's time in Minnesota appears to be at an end. The Twins designated Du...
AUGUST 6, 2022 • MLB.COM
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AUGUST 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
