MINNESOTA TWINS NEWS

Joe Ryan - Exam confirms shoulder issue A second opinion on Ryan's shoulder showed a Grade 2 teres major strain, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The examination by prominent sports surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache confirmed the initial diagnosis that will likely sideline Ryan for the rest of the regular season. The Twins haven't ruled out Ryan's return, but manager Manager Rocco Baldelli previously said that Ryan's recovery will take "weeks to months."

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Correa - Runs full speed Correa (heel) ran full speed for the first time in a week Thursday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "We need to get him to where he's comfortable running on a daily basis, no...

Impact Correa was placed on the 10-day injured list July 20 due to right plantar fasciitis. It initially didn't appear he would be out long, but he still experienced pain in his heel in early August when jogging. It sounds like he's ramped up his activity in recent days, but there's still no timetable for when he may begin a rehab assignment.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Heaney, Rangers continue to run into bad luck vs. Twins ARLINGTON -- In some MLB parks, the balls Adolis García hit to center field Friday night in the Rangers’ 4-3 loss to the Twins would’ve been...

AUGUST 17 • MLB.COM

Twins hold off Rangers, 4-3, as Carlos Santana provides boost on offense and defense ARLINGTON, Texas - Manuel Margot extended the longest at-bat by any major leaguer this season - whil...

AUGUST 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Twins stay hot, ride pair of timely homers to nip Rangers Carlos Santana and Ryan Jeffers each homered, helping lead the visiting Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday.Starte...

AUGUST 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jhoan Duran - Secures 18th save Duran allowed a hit and struck out two during a perfect inning to earn a save against the Rangers on Friday.

Impact Duran worked around a two-out single to close out the 4-3 victory. He converted the save with just 13 pitches and is now 18 for 19 in save opportunities this season. Since his lone blown save chance in Oakland on June 21, Duran is 3-2 with seven saves and a 2.60 ERA through 19 appearances. For the year, he owns a 3.35 ERA and a 43:12 K:BB across 40.1 innings.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Simeon Woods Richardson - Earns fourth win Woods Richardson (4-3) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks over five innings Friday, striking out one and earning a win over Texas.

Impact Woods Richardson gave up one run through four innings before Marcus Semien tagged him with a solo shot in the fifth. Woods Richardson has thrown five or fewer frames in three of his last four outings, producing a 6.05 ERA during that span. Friday's win was his first since June 26 despite recording only one punchout, matching his season low. Woods Richardson is sporting a 3.77 ERA with a 92:33 K:BB through 21 starts this season. His next outing is projected to be in San Diego.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Twins hang on after Santana homer to beat Rangers again ARLINGTON, Texas — Carlos Santana hit a tiebreaking three-run homer, Ryan Jeffers also went deep and the playoff-contending Minnesota Twins...

AUGUST 17 • TWINCITIES.COM

Santana, Jeffers HRs lead Twins to kick off Players' Weekend ARLINGTON -- Twins outfielder Manuel Margot worked the longest plate appearance in the Majors this season to start the game. Then catcher Ry...

AUGUST 17 • MLB.COM

Minnesota Twins at Texas Rangers Preview - 08/17/2024 This browser does not support the video element.

AUGUST 17 • MLB.COM

Carlos Santana puts the Twins ahead again, this time with 3-run HR in 4-3 win over Rangers

Carlos Santana hit a tiebreaking three-run homer, Ryan Jeffers also went deep and the playoff-contending Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 4-3

AUGUST 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers vs. Twins Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 17

Preview the August 17 matchup between the Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

AUGUST 17 • DATA SKRIVE

16 pitches! Margot works longest plate appearance of season ARLINGTON -- The Twins-Rangers game on Friday night started with the longest plate appearance in the Majors this season. Twins outfielder Ma...

AUGUST 17 • MLB.COM

Twins righthander Ronny Henriquez relishes every moment in the majors he can get Up with the Twins for the fourth time this season, Ronny Henriquez focuses on staying positive and helping his team on the mound.

AUGUST 17 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Minnesota Twins at Texas Rangers Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 08/16/2024 This browser does not support the video element.

AUGUST 17 • MLB.COM

Twins starter Joe Ryan gets confirmation of shoulder strain that will keep him out indefinitely

Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan received a second opinion that confirmed the team’s initial diagnosis of a significantly strained muscle in his throwing shoulder

AUGUST 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trevor Larnach - Out again versus lefty Larnach is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact The Twins are facing a third straight lefty in Andrew Heaney and Larnach has been on the bench for the last two of them. Matt Wallner is in left field and Royce Lewis will be the team's designated hitter.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Castro - Not in Friday's lineup Castro is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact It's a rare day off for Castro, who had started every game so far this month. Kyle Farmer and Edouard Julien will form the double-play combination for the Twins.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Farmer Ends Twins Celebration Painfully With a Cup Check The Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night. The Twins middle infield of second baseman Kyle Farmer and shortstop Willi...

AUGUST 16 • KANSASCITY.COM

Scott Blewett - Outrighted to Triple-A The Twins outrighted Blewett to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday.

Impact Blewett was removed from the 40-man roster after making just one appearance for the Twins, but he's cleared waivers and will stick around in the organization. The 28-year-old has put up a 3.66 ERA and 52:17 K:BB over 51.2 frames at St. Paul in 2024.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Santana - Swipes bag, drives in winning run Santana went 0-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Rangers.

Impact Santana walked in his third trip to the plate before swiping second, giving him his fourth stolen base of the season. The first baseman then came through in the clutch, driving home Matt Wallner with a sacrifice fly in the ninth to put Minnesota on top. Santana has struggled at the dish in August, batting just .195 (8-for-41) with two homers, three RBI and eight runs scored. However, he's now driven in a run in back-to-back games and has scored at least one run in three of his last four.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jhoan Duran - Nails down 17th save Duran picked up the save in Thursday's win over the Rangers striking out two over a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Duran entered the contest with a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth and retired the first two batters on strikes before getting Josh Smith to ground out for the final out. The right-handed reliever has allowed only one run this month over five appearances, posting a 7:0 K:BB over that stretch while recording two saves. He's also recorded at least two strikeouts in three of his last six outings.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey Ober - Allows two runs in no-decision Ober did not factor into the decision in a win over the Rangers on Thursday, allowing two runs on seven hits and three walks over seven innings while striking out three.

Impact All of the damage against Ober came in the opening frame when he allowed four of the first batters to reach, leading to two runs coming across for Texas. The right-hander then held the Rangers scoreless over the next five frames, logging his 10th consecutive quality start. Ober has surrendered just one home run over his last four outings, though he's also issued multiple walks in four straight. Thursday's no-decision also snapped a four-game winning streak for the 29 year old.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers host the Twins on 3-game home losing streak

The Texas Rangers are looking to stop their three-game home slide with a victory over the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS