Impact Urshela is hitting .271/.286/.492 with three home runs in 18 games since the start of July. Jose Miranda is starting at third base while Tim Beckham starts at first base.
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MINNESOTA TWINS 82-80 · 4TH IN AL CENTRAL
82-80 · 4TH IN AL CENTRAL
Gio Urshela - Out of Friday's lineup Urshela is not in Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays.
Gary Sánchez - Sits amid slump Sanchez is not in Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays.
Impact Sanchez hasn't had a multi-hit game since late June and is slashing .155/.231/.225 with one home run over his last 22 games. Sandy Leon is starting behind the dish and hitting ninth.
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Byron Buxton - Resting Friday Buxton is not in Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays.
Impact It seems that Buxton hasn't been 100 percent healthy since early in the season, and the Twins' approach has been to give him strategic rest days to manage his persistent lower-body issues. He is hitting .197/.281/.478 with 17 home runs and two steals in his last 62 games. Mark Contreras is starting in center field and batting eighth.
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Jharel Cotton - Reporting to Triple-A Cotton cleared waivers and was assigned to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.
Impact Cotton was designated for assignment earlier this week but will stick in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. The 30-year-old has a 2.83 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 31:16 K:BB across 35 innings for the Twins this year, so he figures to be in the mix for a promotion when the team needs bullpen depth.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Sanchez - Sticks in organization Sanchez has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A St. Paul.
Impact The veteran right-hander was designated for assignment by the Twins earlier this week after making a spot start, but he'll remain with the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Sanchez allowed two runs with eight strikeouts over five innings, and the team could give him look later in the year when another spot starter is needed.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Twins designate pitcher Tyler Duffey for assignment Tyler Duffey debuted for the Twins in 2015.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Cole Sands - Called up by Minnesota Sands was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.
Impact The 25-year-old was demoted to St. Paul in mid-June but will return to the big-league club Friday. Sands has received his first taste of MLB action this year and has an 8.82 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB across 16.1 innings.
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Tyler Duffey - DFA'd by Minnesota Duffey was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday.
Impact The 31-year-old was a major bullpen piece for the Twins over the past few years with 47 holds entering this year, but he struggled in 2022 with a 4.91 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 39:15 K:BB across 44 innings. Duffey could remain in the organization if he passes through waivers unclaimed, though he could also opt to become a free agent.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Max Kepler could return this weekend, knows he'll need to play through pain Max Kepler took fly balls in the outfield on Wednesday, ran the bases Thursday, and took batting practice both days in his recovery from a b...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Why the Twins opted against trading for lineup help as outfield injuries pile up After focusing on pitching help at the trade deadline, the Twins are now short on healthy outfielders but have limited options.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Blue Jays bring 1-0 series lead over Twins into game 2
The Toronto Blue Jays lead 1-0 in a four-game series with the Minnesota TwinsAUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'We have to pitch better': Twins bullpen imploded again in blowout loss to Blue Jays "To see the game go in the direction that it did at the speed that it did, it's tough to take," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
For Twins to win, 'pen needs to be 'a strength' MINNEAPOLIS -- When this season began, the Twins had Jorge Alcala, Tyler Duffey and Emilio Pagán slotted into important back-end roles in th...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • MLB.COM
Blue Jays vs Twins Highlights | 08/04/2022 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer drove in five of Toronto's nine runs in the Blue Jays' 9-3 win over the Twins
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Jake Cave - Hits first homer of season Cave went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-3 loss to the Blue Jays.
Impact Cave's ninth-inning blast had no impact on the result, but he's now hit safely in all three of his games since joining the big-league club. The outfielder is 4-for-10 with a homer and a double in those contests after slashing a solid .273/.370/.509 with 14 homers and 10 stolen bases in 84 contests with Triple-A St. Paul to start the year. As long as the Twins' outfield is plagued with injuries, Cave should have a chance to carve out playing time versus right-handed pitchers.
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Sonny Gray - Walks five in no-decision Gray allowed a hit and five walks while striking out five in five scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Blue Jays on Thursday.
Impact Gray was a bit generous with the free passes -- he's walked three or more batters only three times in 16 starts this year. The Blue Jays weren't able to capitalize against the right-hander, but he was denied a chance at the win after reliever Emilio Pagan was tagged for three runs in the sixth inning. Gray has allowed just two runs across 16 innings in three starts since the All-Star break. For the season, he owns a 3.19 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 74:24 K:BB across 79 frames. He'll need to show better control in his next start, which is tentatively projected to be a road start versus the Dodgers next week.
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Hernández, Guerrero homer as Blue Jays beat Twins 9-3
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer, Teoscar Hernández homered for the second straight day and the Toronto Blue Jays cruised to a 9-3 win over the Minnesota TwinsAUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins' holdover relievers get shelled in 9-3 loss to Blue Jays Emilio Pagan, Trevor Megill and Tyler Duffey each surrendered three runs after starter Sonny Gray threw five shutout innings as Toronto took...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Jorge Alcala - Done for season Alcala underwent elbow surgery Wednesday and will not pitch again in 2022, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Alcala was placed on the injured list April 12 and attempted to return to the bullpen multiple times since. However, he had arthroscopic debridement surgery to end his campaign after just 2.1 innings. Alcala is expected to be ready for spring training in 2023.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New Twins pitcher Tyler Mahle ready to make a lasting impression Righthander Tyler Mahle's last 13 games with the Reds featured 10 starts with over 100 pitches thrown.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Tyler Mahle settles into new home; set to start Friday Tyler Mahle will make his Twins debut on Friday night opposed by former Twin José Berríos.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Minnesota Twins vs Toronto Blue Jays Box Score - August 04, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Minnesota Twins take on the Toronto Blue Jays at 11:40pm UTC on August 04, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and...
AUGUST 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Max Kepler - Could return this weekend Manager Rocco Baldelli said Thursday that it's "possible" Kepler (toe) is activated from the 10-day injured list sometime this weekend, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kepler has been running, hitting and throwing recently and felt good after working in the outfield Wednesday. The 29-year-old is eligible to return as early as Saturday, and he's closing in on his activation. Once Kepler is reinstated from the injured list, he should reclaim regular playing time in the Twins' outfield.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gio Urshela - Not starting Thursday Urshela isn't starting Thursday against the Blue Jays.
Impact Urshela started the last three games and went 2-for-12 with a homer, three RBI and a strikeout. Jose Miranda will take over at the hot corner and bat sixth.
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Kyle Garlick - Placed on 10-day IL Garlick was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right ribcage contusion Thursday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Garlick sat out the last two games with his rib injury, and he'll ultimately be forced to spend time on the injured list. Gilberto Celestino (personal) was reinstated from the paternity list and should see increased playing time in Garlick's absence, while Mark Contreras and Jake Cave are also in line for additional at-bats.
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