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MINNESOTA TWINS 82-80 · 4TH IN AL CENTRAL
82-80 · 4TH IN AL CENTRAL
Series preview: Twins vs. White Sox The four-game series kicks off Thursday night at Target Field.
Miranda HR gives Twins walk-off, 4-1 win against Brewers
Jose Miranda hit a game-ending, three-run homer against Milwaukee’s Josh Hader as the Minnesota Twins finally got a timely hit to beat the Brewers 4-1JULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jose Miranda homers off closer Josh Hader to lift Twins to 4-1 victory It was the rookie’s second walk-off hit this season.
JULY 13, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Wednesday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League MINNESOTA TWINS — Reinstated RHP Joe Smith from the 15-day IL.
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Kenta Maeda - Plans to face hitters in August Maeda (elbow) said Wednesday that he's hopeful to resume facing hitters in August and added that he will "most likely" work out of the bullpen if he's reinstated from the 60-day in...
Impact Maeda provided a loose outline for his rehab program one day after he threw the 10th bullpen session of his rehab program for the alternative Tommy John procedure he underwent Sept. 1 of last year. The right-hander threw all fastballs during his 30-pitch workout Tuesday, so he'll first need to incorporate all of his pitches into his side sessions before the Twins clear him to face hitters in live batting practice. Once he's deemed ready for game action, Maeda will likely need most of the 30-day minor-league rehab window to get ramped up and sharpen his command and control following the year-long layoff. Maeda is in the penultimate season of a eight-year, $25 million contract and will likely want to finish the 2022 campaign on the field so that he can enter spring training healthy and ready to compete for a spot in the Minnesota rotation.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Maeda opens door for return in Twins' 'pen MINNEAPOLIS -- Could a potential late-season boost to the bullpen come from within? Kenta Maeda still isn't fully committing to the idea tha...
JULY 13, 2022 • MLB.COM
Live coverage: Brewers vs. Twins at Target Field, lineup and game updates The Milwaukee Brewers finish their two-game series against the Minnesota Twins at 12:10 p.m. today at Target Field\u00a0in Minneapolis.
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Jovani Moran - Suffers bruised calf in appearance Moran struck out a batter and worked around a hit over 1.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Brewers before he was lifted from the contest with a br...
Impact The injury is considered a minor concern and doesn't look to be anything that will keep Moran unavailable for more than a day or two. The 25-year-old lefty lowered his season ERA to 1.13 with the scoreless showing Tuesday.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Gordon - Starting streak comes to end Gordon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Impact The lefty-hitting Gordon will retreat to the bench with southpaw Aaron Ashby on the hill for Milwaukee, ending a streak of five consecutive starts for the versatile 26-year-old. Gordon drew starts at three different positions over that stretch and went 4-for-16 with a pair of doubles and a walk to bring his season-long slash line to .273/.317/.417 across 201 plate appearances. Though he doesn't have a direct path to a full-time job at any one position, Gordon could benefit from a quasi-everyday role while he continues to produce acceptably at the dish.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Garlick - Gets cleanup assignment Wednesday Garlick will start in right field and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Garlick will be starting for just the second time since being activated from the 10-day injured list June 19. He'll be filling in as the Twins' starting right fielder in place of Max Kepler, who exited Tuesday's loss with a bruised right knee. Even if Kepler's injury proves to be more serious than anticipated, the righty-hitting Garlick likely wouldn't be in line for anything more than a short-side platoon role in the Minnesota outfield.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Archer - Poised to start Sunday Archer appears on track to return from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the White Sox after the Twins optioned No. 5 starter Josh Winder to Triple-A St. Paul...
Impact After Archer completed a three-inning, 50-pitch simulated game Tuesday, manager Rocco Baldelli hinted the right-hander could be ready to start the Twins' final game before the All-Star break, and Winder's demotion makes that an even greater likelihood. Before Archer is confirmed to start Sunday, he'll likely throw a bullpen session Thursday or Friday as he looks to prove that he's fully recovered from his left hip injury.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Smith - Officially activated from IL Smith (back) was activated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Impact Smith will make his return to the Twins' bullpen after missing close to the minimum 15 days while on the IL with a back issue. The right-hander has produced a 2.78 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with 13 strikeouts over 22.2 innings in 28 appearances this season.
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Max Kepler - Out Wednesday, nursing knee issue Kepler isn't starting Wednesday's game against Milwaukee after exiting in the seventh inning of Tuesday's 6-3 loss with a bruised right knee, Dave Campbell of the Associated Press...
Impact Kepler appeared to pick up the injury when he fouled a ball off his knee in the bottom of the sixth inning. He was able to finish out the plate appearance and went 0-for-3 before he was lifted in the top of the seventh inning. Considering that southpaw Aaron Ashby is on the hill, the lefty-hitting Kepler -- who hasn't started against another lefty since June 17 -- may have been excluded from the lineup even if he hadn't picked up the injury Tuesday. Kyle Garlick will step in as the Twins' right fielder in the series finale, but Kepler could be ready to rejoin the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Winder - Sent down after rough start The Twins optioned Winder to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Winder's demotion comes after he was saddled with his third loss of the season Tuesday against the Brewers, who blasted him for five earned runs on four hits and two walks over five innings. A solid showing versus Milwaukee would have set the stage for Winder to make his second start of the week Sunday against the White Sox, but Chris Archer (hip) now appears likely to be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Minnesota's final game before the All-Star break.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gary Sánchez - Riding pine Wednesday Sanchez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Sanchez has gone 1-for-7 with a two-run homer, a walk and two strikeouts over the last two games and will take a seat for the fourth time in the last six matchups. Byron Buxton is serving as the designated hitter while Gilberto Celestino starts in center field.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Arraez - Takes seat against lefty Arraez is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Brewers.
Impact The lefty-hitting Arraez will head to the bench against Brewers southpaw Aaron Ashby after going 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's loss. The 25-year-old has produced at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 games, batting .400 with seven doubles, nine runs and two RBI over that stretch. Jose Miranda will start at first base and bat fifth in the series finale with Milwaukee.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Archer - Could return from IL on Sunday Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Archer (hip) could return from the injured list for Sunday's game against the White Sox after the right-hander threw three simulated innings Tuesda...
Impact Archer threw 50 pitches in the session, so he could be ready to make an abbreviated start Sunday if the Twins want to give rookie Josh Winder some extra rest heading into the All-Star break. The more likely outcome is that Archer remains on the shelf through the break, however, given that his placement on the IL in the first place was in part precautionary because of his injury history.
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Kenta Maeda - Throwing bullpen sessions Maeda (elbow) threw his 10th bullpen session Tuesday, tossing 30 fastballs, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Maeda underwent a modified Tommy John surgery Sept. 1, 2021, with his procedure involving the insertion of an internal brace into his right elbow. The procedure was expected to reduce Maeda's recovery timeline to 9-to-12 months rather than the typical 12-to-16 months. He's been working his way back this summer and has been making steady progress. He said he hopes to return to the majors before the end of the season, but that timetable remains uncertain.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Twins vs Brewers Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for July 13 The Minnesota Twins versus the Milwaukee Brewers is on the MLB schedule for Wednesday. Here's what you need to know before checking out toda...
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Milwaukee Brewers vs Minnesota Twins Box Score - July 13, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Minnesota Twins at 5:10pm UTC on July 13, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and ana...
JULY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Brewers attempt to sweep 2-game series against the Twins
The Milwaukee Brewers will attempt to sweep a two-game series against the Minnesota Twins on WednesdayJULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Polanco's consistency shines through rainy night MINNEAPOLIS -- Byron Buxton and Luis Arraez may be this team’s All-Stars, but Jorge Polanco is back to reminding everyone why he was the Twi...
JULY 13, 2022 • MLB.COM
Brewers top Twins 6-3, as McCutchen, Adames hit 2-run homers
The Milwaukee Brewers outlasted three rain delays to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 in the opener of a border-state series between the first-place teamsJULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Winder - Struggles in loss Winder (4-3) took the loss Tuesday against Milwaukee, allowing five runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two in five innings.
Impact Winder allowed two-out two-run homers to Andrew McCutcheon in the first and Willy Adames in the fifth. Five of the six baserunners he allowed came around to score. The rookie had allowed only four homers in his first 40.1 innings in the majors before Tuesday's two-homer outing. He may get one more start before the All-Star break on Sunday against the White Sox.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Standout rookies in 2015, Twins' Miguel Sano and Tyler Duffey making comebacks at different pace Slugger Miguel Sano, rehabbing a knee injury with the Saints, will need to remember how good he can be like pitcher Tyler Duffey has after a...
JULY 13, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
