MINNESOTA TWINS NEWS

Royce Lewis - Remains starting shortstop Tuesday Lewis will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Tuesday's game in Oakland.

Impact Though MLB.com initially reported that Carlos Correa (finger) was on track to make his return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, the Twins will instead wait at least one more day before adding the star shortstop back to the mix. That clears the way for Lewis to man shortstop for the 11th game in a row, after the star rookie continued to impress in Monday's 3-1 win by reaching base on a double and a walk while coming around to score twice. He's now submitted a .763 OPS over his first 36 big-league plate appearances, giving him a compelling case to stick around with the Twins as a super-utility player once Correa is reinstated.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Correa - Not in Tuesday's lineup Correa (finger) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics and remains on the 10-day injured list.

Impact Previous reports indicated that Correa would return from the injured list to play Tuesday, but if that happens, it would be in a bench role, which seems unlikely. The Twins do still believe he could return this series, per MLB.com, which would make Wednesday his new expected return date, as the team has an off day Thursday before traveling to Kansas City on Friday. Royce Lewis will get at least one more start at shortstop as a result.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gio Urshela - Day off Tuesday Urshela will sit Tuesday against Oakland.

Impact Urshela has held onto regular playing time even after the arrival of rookies Jose Miranda and Royce Lewis, but the Twins' infield will get crowded once Carlos Correa (finger) returns from the injured list, which is expected to happen soon. Urshela's .226/.280/.330 slash line doesn't make the best case for an everyday role, but his past track record could still keep him in the lineup on a regular basis until he turns things around at the plate. Miranda will be the one to start at the hot corner Tuesday.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Byron Buxton - Gets Tuesday off Buxton is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reported Sunday that Buxton is continuing to a manage knee issues, and while he was able to play all nine innings of Monday's 3-1 win, the outfielder will get some maintenance for the second game of the series. Provided he isn't dealing with any sort of setback with either of his knees coming out of Monday's start, Buxton should be back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Bundy - Making return Tuesday The Twins reinstated Bundy (illness) from the COVID-19-related injured list ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday against the Athletics in Oakland.

Impact Following Monday's 3-1 win in the series opener, the Twins opened up room for Bundy on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster by designating reliever Jharel Cotton for assignment. Bundy was deactivated for just under two weeks after testing positive for the virus May 5, and because he didn't have sufficient time to get his conditioning back in order, the right-hander is expected to be on a limited pitch count Tuesday. He should be in store for a more normal start in his subsequent turn through the rotation, which will likely fall next week against the Tigers in Minnesota.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Baldelli: Correa 'close to returning' Prior to the Twins' 3-1 win over the A's on Monday, manager Rocco Baldelli discussed shortstop Carlos Correa 's status since he went on the...

MAY 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Carlos Correa - Expected back Tuesday The Twins plan to activate Correa (finger) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game in Oakland, Damin Esper of MLB.com reports.

Impact Minnesota already opened up one spot on the 26-man active roster by designating reliever Jharel Cotton for assignment after Monday's 3-1 win in the series opener, but the Twins will have to make an additional move to clear room for Correa and starting pitcher Dylan Bundy (illness), who is scheduled to come off the COVID-19 IL to take the hill Tuesday. The Twins could open up another spot by optioning top prospect Royce Lewis to Triple-A St. Paul, even though the rookie posted a solid .763 OPS over 10 games while stepping in as the primary shortstop during Correa's absence. Even if Minnesota elects to keep Lewis around in a utility role, Correa should immediately step back into an everyday role at shortstop now that his bruised right middle finger is no longer causing him complications in the field or when he swings a bat.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jharel Cotton - Loses roster spot The Twins designated Cotton for assignment following Monday's 3-1 win over the Athletics, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact By booting Cotton from the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster, the Twins prematurely cleared room for Dylan Bundy (illness), who will be reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list to start Tuesday's contest. Cotton made two appearances out of the bullpen following his May 10 call-up from Triple-A St. Paul, giving up two runs (one earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out five across 4.2 innings.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Correa backs Byron Buxton rest plan, dismisses those who 'don't know' baseball Carlos Correa said giving Byron Buxton scheduled days off back is the right plan for the Twins — and those who criticize it don't know what...

MAY 17, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Correa expected back tonight vs. A's OAKLAND -- After their 3-1 win over the A's on Monday night, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli announced that the club will activate shortstop Ca...

MAY 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Athletics come into matchup with the Twins on losing streak The Oakland Athletics aim to end a three-game losing streak when they play the Minnesota Twins.

MAY 17, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Carlos Correa supports Twins' plan to manage Byron Buxton's workload "I'd rather have him two games of every series than have him for no games at all," Correa said of Buxton.

MAY 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Gary Sánchez - Slugs third homer Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in a 3-1 victory versus Oakland on Monday.

Impact Sanchez was the only Minnesota player with multiple hits in the contest, and his sixth-inning 433-foot homer provided the final run in his team's win. The veteran has largely alternated time behind the plate and at DH so far his season, which has kept his bat in the lineup on a near-everyday basis. Sanchez is slashing a modest .217/.294/.424 on the campaign, but he has picked things up of late, going 5-for-15 with three doubles, two homers and four RBI over his past four games.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Duffey - Notches first save Duffey pitched a perfect inning against the Athletics on Monday, striking out one batter and earning a save.

Impact Emilio Pagan has been the primary closer for Minnesota of late, but he pitched in three straight games over the weekend and was held out Monday. The Twins thus turned to Duffey with a two-run ninth-inning lead, and the right-hander came through with his first save of the season. Duffey hasn't allowed a run in his past six outings and is an important part of Minnesota's bullpen, but he doesn't figure to get many save chances going forward with Jhoan Duran joining Pagan in collecting a majority of the team's ninth-inning opportunities.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Archer - Records another short start Archer tossed four innings against Oakland on Monday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out two. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact It was a solid outing for the right-hander, as he opened with three scoreless frames and allowed just one run overall. Pitch count wasn't an issue -- he threw a modest 62 pitches (37 for strikes) -- but Minnesota seems intent on keeping Archer from going too deep into games. He hasn't thrown more than 4.1 innings in any appearance this season despite holding opponents to two runs or fewer in all but one of his starts. That makes him very difficult to roster in most fantasy formats, and it's unclear if the team will allow Archer to start pitching deeper into outings at any point moving forward. He's a regular part of the rotation, however, and is lined up to make his next start at home against Detroit early next week.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sanchez, Lewis lead Twins past Athletics 3-1

Gary Sanchez homered, Royce Lewis scored twice and the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins use sacrifice bunt, Gary Sanchez homer to top Oakland Athletics 3-1 Nick Gordon laid down the Twins first sacrifice bunt of the season, which led to the game-winning run three pitches later when Byron Buxton...

MAY 17, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Carlos Correa in Byron Buxton's corner when it comes to staying healthy for long run The Twins shortstop, who is also injured, said not rushing Buxton back is the right plan for the Twins and those who criticize it don't know...

MAY 17, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Carlos Correa - Could return during Oakland series Manager Rocco Baldelli stated Monday that Correa (finger) is "very close to returning," Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Pressreports.

Impact Correa revealed over the weekend that his bruised right middle finger is starting to feel better, and Baldelli believes the shortstop could return to action over the next few days, per Helfand. He was 6-for-20 with a home run, two doubles, three RBI and three runs scored through five games in May prior to suffering the injury. Royce Lewis figures to return to a bench role once Correa is activated from the injured list.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Bundy - Ready to return Tuesday Bundy (illness) is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against Oakland, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Bundy has been on the COVID-19 injured list since testing positive May 5, but he'll be back in action Tuesday night. Manager Rocco Baldelli noted Monday that Bundy would be on a pitch count upon his return, though he neglected to disclose how long he'd let Bundy work.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Byron Buxton in centerfield, Kyle Garlick back in lineup as Twins play Athletics The teams are starting a three-game series in Oakland with Chris Archer facing Zach Logue.

MAY 16, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Max Kepler - Out against southpaw Kepler is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Oakland.

Impact The Twins will deploy a righty-heavy lineup to counter Athletics southpaw Zach Logue, ending a streak of 10 consecutive starts for the lefty-hitting Kepler, who turned in a .606 OPS over that stretch. Gilberto Celestino will replace Kepler in right field.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Arraez - Out against lefty Arraez is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Oakland.

Impact With southpaw Zach Logue on the hill for Oakland, the lefty-hitting Arraez will give way at first base to the righty-hitting Jose Miranda. Arraez returned from a stint on the COVID-19-related injured list to start in each of the Twins' last four games, going 5-for-13 with four walks, a run and a stolen base.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Jeffers - Gets breather Monday Jeffers is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Jeffers will take a seat after he started in five of the Twins' last six games, with four of those assignments coming at catcher. Gary Sanchez will replace Jeffers behind the plate Monday, while Kyle Garlick handles Sanchez's usual designated-hitter duties.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins-Oakland series preview: Kyle Garlick returns for series vs. A's The Twins begin a six-game road trip with three games on the West Coast.

MAY 16, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM