MINNESOTA TWINS NEWS

Gary Sánchez - Sits for nightcap Sanchez is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Tigers.

Impact With Ryan Jeffers behind the plate for Game 2 and Byron Buxton getting a game out of the field and serving as the designated hitter, Sanchez will hit the bench for the nightcap. He started at catcher and went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in the Twins' 8-2 win in Game 1.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kody Clemens hitless in MLB debut, Tigers split with Twins

Jonathan Schoop homered and drove in four runs as the Detroit Tigers, with Kody Clemens making his major league debut while his famous father watched from a suite, beat the Minneso...

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devin Smeltzer's strong start lifts Twins to 8-2 victory over Tigers in Game 1 Max Kepler had three hits and Gary Sanchez belted a three-run homer for the winners.

MAY 31, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Devin Smeltzer leads Twins past Tigers 8-2 in first game of doubleheader DETROIT — It was almost a year ago — last June, to be exact — that the pain Devin Smeltzer was feeling during a bullpen session brought him...

MAY 31, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Ryan Jeffers - On bench for afternoon game Jeffers will be on the bench for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Impact Jeffers has struggled to a .193/.285/.321 line on the season. Gary Sanchez starts behind the plate in the first game of the day, but Jeffers should return for the nightcap.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Correa put on COVID-19 IL, a day after positive test

Carlos Correa has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list by the Minnesota Twins a day after the team said the shortstop had tested positive

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Max Kepler - Serving as designated hitter Kepler (quadriceps) will return to the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, batting third while serving as the designated hitter.

Impact Kepler hasn't played since exiting Saturday's game against the Royals with quadriceps tightness, but he's ready to go Tuesday, if only in a limited capacity. Whether or not he'll take the field in the nightcap remains to be seen, though with the Tigers starting lefty Joey Wentz, it's possible Kepler sits the night game out.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sonny Gray - IL decision gets delayed Gray (pectoral) wasn't placed on the 15-day injured list after working out earlier Tuesday, but it's unclear if he'll be ready to make his next turn through the rotation this weeke...

Impact Manager Rocco Baldelli previously said Gray would be evaluated prior to Tuesday's doubleheader with the Tigers before the Twins determine whether or not he'll require a stint on the IL. The lack of a transaction perhaps suggests that Gray has made some progress since exiting his most recent start Sunday with right pectoral soreness, but he's not necessarily out of the woods yet. Reliever Yennier Cano is currently with the Twins' taxi squad and would be the logical candidate to replace Gray on the roster if Gray is eventually deactivated.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jermaine Palacios - Call-up official, starting Tuesday The Twins selected Palacios' contract from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Tigers. He'll start at shortstop and bat ninth in Game 1 of the twin bill.

Impact Though Minnesota will immediately plug Palacios into the lineup as a replacement for Carlos Correa -- who landed on the COVID-19-related injured list after testing positive for the virus -- it's uncertain if the 25-year-old will get a look in an everyday role while Correa is sidelined. Palacios brings good speed at the position after he went 6-for-8 in stolen-base attempts at Triple-A this season, but he was still a below-average hitter for the level (.701 OPS, 92 wRC+). If the Twins elect not to lean on Palacios as a lineup regular, the team could go with a committee of Palacios, Jorge Polanco and Nick Gordon to fill in at shortstop while Correa and Royce Lewis (knee) are on the shelf.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Correa - Lands on COVID-19 IL The Twins placed Correa (illness) on the COVID-19-related injured list Tuesday.

Impact Correa's placement on the IL was fully expected after multiple reports surfaced Monday indicating that the 27-year-old tested positive for the virus. According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Correa is vaccinated, but he isn't feeling well since testing positive and may need more than a few days of recovery time to get his conditioning back in order once he's no longer symptomatic. Minnesota called up Jermaine Palacios from Triple-A St. Paul to provide additional depth in the middle infield, but it's unclear if he'll be deployed as the team's everyday shortstop or if the Twins will rely on a committee of Palacios, Jorge Polanco and Nick Gordon to fill in at the position while Correa is sidelined.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Sands - Called up for spot start The Twins recalled Sands from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of his scheduled start in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Tigers.

Impact Though Minnesota's rotation is in flux with Sonny Gray (pectoral) considered day-to-day and at risk of landing on the injured list, Sands is unlikely to stick around with the big club beyond Tuesday's start. Even if Gray is forced to the IL, the Twins should get Joe Ryan (illness) back from the COVID-19-related IL in the coming days to fill a spot in the rotation. That being said, Sands could make for a decent streaming option Tuesday while facing off against a weak Tigers offense that will be without two of its better everyday hitters in Robbie Grossman (neck) and Austin Meadows (vertigo), who are both on the 10-day injured list. Between his six appearances (five starts) at Triple-A and two relief outings with the big club this season, Sands has struck out 27 and issued only six walks over 22.2 innings.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 31, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Josh Winder - On track to return next week Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said he expects Winder (shoulder) to return from the 15-day injured list at some point next week, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Winder was cleared to resume throwing over the weekend and could head out on a rehab assignment within a few days if he experiences no issues with his shoulder while throwing off a mound and facing hitters. Winder could have a starting role waiting for him when he returns if Sonny Gray's pectoral issue results in a trip to the IL.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jermaine Palacios - Called up Tuesday Minnesota selected Palacios' contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday ahead of the team's doubleheader with the Tigers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Palacios will receive his first call to the majors, joining the roster as a replacement for Carlos Correa (illness), who will be placed on the COVID-19-related injured list after testing positive for the virus. The 25-year-old has produced a .262 average with three home runs, 17 RBI, 25 runs and six stolen bases over 149 at-bats in 39 games at Triple-A this season. The Twins aren't likely to install Palacios as the everyday shortstop in Correa's stead, as he's more likely to serve as middle-infield depth while the likes of Jorge Polanco, Nick Gordon and Luis Arraez serve as the team's primary starters at either second base or shortstop.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Sands - Officially set for start Sands was called up from Triple-A St. Paul and will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Tigers, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Sands will operate as the Twins' 27th man and is officially set to make his first career start in the big leagues Tuesday evening. The right-hander has struggled this season in Triple-A, producing a 7.23 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with 21 strikeouts over 18.2 innings in five starts and six appearances overall. Additionally, Sands has tossed four frames with the Twins in 2022, surrendering three runs.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How many Twins' top prospects have been cursed by career-altering injuries? Royce Lewis and Alex Kirilloff are the latest in a long line of top Twins prospects denied a clear path to stardom by injuries.

MAY 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Son of ex-Yankees star could make MLB debut vs. rising N.J. prospect Worlds could collide Tuesday in Detroit when the Tigers host the Minnesota Twins in a day-night doubleheader.

MAY 31, 2022 • NJ.COM

LEADING OFF: Thor back in NY, Pérez on a roll, Correa out

Noah Syndergaard pitches in New York for the first time since leaving the Mets during the offseason, starting the Los Angeles Angels’ series opener at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday nig...

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins meet in game 2 of series

The Detroit Tigers lead 1-0 in a five-game series against the Minnesota Twins

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Thor back in NY, Pérez on a roll, Correa out

Noah Syndergaard pitches in New York for the first time since leaving the Mets during the offseason, starting the Los Angeles Angels’ series opener at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday nig...

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jair Camargo - Promoted to Double-A Camargo has been promoted to Double-A Wichita. He was hitting .296/.314/.496 with six home runs at High-A Cedar Rapids.

Impact At 22, Camargo was a little old for his level so Double-A will be a better test. Though not thought of as a top prospect, he's a catcher with power who could continue to advance. He'll need to improve a very low 2.5 percent walk rate.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE