MINNESOTA TWINS NEWS

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

Twins celebrate their 1,000th Target Field home run — but it really wasn't When Byron Buxton homered in Sunday's game, it was celebrated by the Twins as the 1,000th by the team since it moved into Target Field 12 ye...

MAY 16, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Kyle Garlick - Activated from injured list Garlick (calf) was activated off the injured list Monday.

Impact Garlick's return gives Twins another corner outfield bat. He homered three times in just 26 trips to the plate before straining his right calf in early May. He should be able to provide a bit of pop again going forward, though he doesn't have a path to an everyday role. Mark Contreras was optioned in a corresponding move.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Bundy - Limited pitch count upon return Bundy (illness) could return from the COVID-19 injured list this week but will be limited initially when he returns, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "We're look...

Impact Bundy was able to clear MLB's COVID-19 protocols last week, but the right-hander is still working to regain conditioning after dealing with the effects of the virus. As the rotation currently lines up, Bundy could return Friday at Kansas City, but Minnesota's plans aren't completely clear.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Larnach - Resumes baseball activities Larnach (groin) has resumed baseball activities, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Larnach's injury is seen as minor, so it's possible he could be activated from the IL when eligible May 18. However, he may need a short rehab stint in the minors.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Garlick - Could return from IL shortly Garlick (calf) is 3-for-9 with a double in two games for Triple-A St. Paul. He will travel to be with the Twins in Oakland, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact It sounds like Garlick will activated from the IL as early as Monday, but the exact timetable isn't certain. He could immediately fit into the mix in left field.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey Ober - Seven strikeouts in rehab start Ober gave up five runs (four earned) over five innings in a rehab start Sunday for Triple-A St. Paul. He had seven strikeouts and no walks, but gave up a home run.

Impact Ober looked sharp enough to return to the major league rotation, but it's not clear when he'll return. However, manager Rocco Baldelli told the Minneapolis Star Tribune he could join the Twins on the upcoming road trip. He could be activated from the IL and start a game this weekend at Kansas City.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Contreras - Reports back to minors The Twins optioned Contreras to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.

Impact Though Minnesota hasn't announced a corresponding transaction, Contreras' demotion to the minors likely foreshadows Kyle Garlick's (calf) return from the 10-day injured list. After receiving his first career call-up Tuesday, Contreras saw action in two games, going 0-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI across three plate appearances.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Do you hate the 100-game plan for Byron Buxton? So does Reusse Columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Randon the Daily Delivery to tear apart the Twins' plan to limit Buxton's playing time in hopes...

MAY 16, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gio Urshela, Buxton pace Twins to win over Guardians — and Joe Ryan wins $500 from teammates Byron Buxton homered; Gio Urshela did too — as well as adding a couple of excellent defensive plays — and Joe Ryan cashed in on a deal with...

MAY 16, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Athletics start 3-game series with the Twins

The Oakland Athletics host the Minnesota Twins to start a three-game series

MAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Ryan - Back in win column Ryan (4-2) allowed one run on four hits over six innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over Cleveland.

Impact Jose Ramirez's solo shot in the fourth inning was the only damage against Ryan in the strong outing. The 25-year-old righty has now allowed fewer than three runs in six of his first seven starts this season, registering a 2.39 ERA through 37.2 innings. Ryan will carry a 36:12 K:BB into his projected outing in Kansas City next weekend.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sunday's MLB: Buxton and Urshela homer to help Twins beat Guardians 3-1 Joe Ryan allowed one run over six innings and was backed by solo homers from Byron Buxton and Gio Urshela as Minnesota beat Cleveland 3-1.

MAY 16, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Emilio Pagán - Notches fifth save Pagan allowed one hit in a scoreless inning during Sunday's win over the Guardians. He struck out one and earned the save.

Impact Pagan gave up a two-out double to Amed Rosario but finished off a scoreless frame with just 10 pitches. The 31-year-old has now converted five out of six save chances with a 1.54 ERA this season. Pagan threw an inning in each of the last three games, so he'll likely be unavailable Monday against Oakland.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jim Souhan: Twins' Buxton following 'the plan' MINNEAPOLIS — The injury that has caused the Minnesota Twins to frequently rest star center fielder Byron Buxton is patella tendinitis in hi...

MAY 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jim Souhan: Twins' Buxton following 'the plan' MINNEAPOLIS — The injury that has caused the Minnesota Twins to frequently rest star center fielder Byron Buxton is patella tendinitis in hi...

MAY 16, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Twins' injury management not always optimal for wins, but 'the right thing to do' The Twins are giving Byron Buxton deliberate games off to help manage pain in his knee.

MAY 16, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Buxton hits 11th homer as Twins navigate plan for CF MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins would obviously love for Byron Buxton to get back to a place where he’s healthy enough to hit leadoff and play cent...

MAY 15, 2022 • MLB.COM

Saints swept in doubleheader at Columbus, losing streak at seven Bailey Ober gave up four earned runs in five innings in a rehab start.

MAY 15, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Cleveland Guardians fail in the clutch in 3-1 loss to Minnesota Twins Triston McKenzie turns in his longest start of the season in a losing effort.

MAY 15, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM