MINNESOTA TWINS NEWS

Joe Ryan - Undergoing MRI Thursday Ryan will undergo an MRI on his injured right triceps Thursday, Darren Wolfson of SKOR North reports.

Impact Ryan had to depart Wednesday's outing against the Cubs in the third inning because of right triceps tightness. The Twins seemed optimistic after the game that the pitcher isn't dealing with a long-term injury, but more will be known once the test results are in.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Correa - Still not running full speed Correa (heel) is unlikely to join the Twins during their four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians that begins Friday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "He's ramping up...

Impact Correa did some jogging last weekend and appeared to be on track for a rehab assignment, but experienced some pain in the plantar fasciitis in his right heel. Since he hasn't started running at full speed, it sounds like he could still be out several more weeks.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Correa not expected to rejoin Twins for series against Guardians The teams are battling for the AL Central lead, but the Twins will be without their highest-paid player.

AUGUST 8 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins hopeful Ryan's injury is not 'large-scale issue' CHICAGO -- Joe Ryan has been a steady and reliable presence in the Twins’ starting rotation all season, and a key reason Minnesota is in the...

AUGUST 7 • MLB.COM

Twins blasted by Cubs, 8-2, lose starting pitcher Joe Ryan to triceps injury CHICAGO - The Twins lost, 8-2, to the Chicago Cubs in their series finale Wednesday at Wrigley Field...

AUGUST 7 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cubs take advantage of Twins' wild pitching, win series Ian Happ clubbed a two-run homer and four relievers combined for five innings of scoreless relief as the host Chicago Cubs beat the Minnesot...

AUGUST 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ian Happ and Michael Busch homers power Cubs past Twins 8-2

Ian Happ and Michael Busch homered and five Chicago pitchers combined for a six-hitter as the Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 8-2

AUGUST 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins RHP Joe Ryan (triceps) exits start vs. Cubs Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan exited Wednesday afternoon’s game against the host Chicago Cubs in the bottom of the third inning...

AUGUST 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Twins starter Joe Ryan leaves game against Cubs in third inning with right triceps tightness

Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan left during the third inning of Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Cubs with right triceps tightness

AUGUST 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins starter Joe Ryan exits game against Cubs in third inning with triceps injury As a important homestand nears, the loss of a starting pitcher doesn’t bode well for the Twins.

AUGUST 7 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Joe Ryan - Nursing triceps tightness Ryan was lifted from Wednesday's start versus the Cubs in the third inning due to right triceps tightness, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Ryan threw three pitches in the bottom of the third inning before calling for the trainer and eventually walking off the field. The Twins should have more information regarding the pitcher's condition after the game. Ryan was charged with one run on one hit with two strikeouts over two-plus innings before being pulled.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Ryan - Exits start due to injury Ryan was removed from Wednesday's start against the Cubs in the bottom of the third inning with an undisclosed injury, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ryan called for the trainer after delivering a pitch to Pete Crow-Armstrong, who was leading off the third inning for the Cubs. After a brief conversation with the Twins trainer and manager Rocco Baldelli, Ryan exited without throwing a warmup pitch. He allowed one run on one hit over two-plus frames before being lifted.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 7 • MLB.COM

Breaking down Shota Imanaga vs Royce Lewis | 08/07/2024 Mark DeRosa breaks down the electric matchup between Shota Imanaga and Royce Lewis on MLB Central

AUGUST 7 • MLB.COM

Louie Varland - Starting Friday during doubleheader The Twins will recall Varland from Triple-A St. Paul to start one of the games during Friday's doubleheader versus the Guardians, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bailey Ober will also make a start for Minnesota during the twin bill and the club has not yet made a decision on what order the pitchers will appear in. Varland holds a 1.19 ERA and 27:9 K:BB over 22.2 innings covering his last four starts at St. Paul.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Twins sign veteran reliever released by Cardinals to minor league deal | Sporting News The Minnesota Twins are adding a little pitching depth to their system.

AUGUST 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Matt Wallner - Regains foothold in lineup vs. RHPs Wallner will serve as the Twins' designated hitter and cleanup batter in Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Wallner has now started in nine consecutive matchups with right-handed pitching and may have supplanted Jose Miranda as the Twins' preferred option at DH. The Twins will have room for both players in the lineup Wednesday, however, as Royce Lewis will get the day off to open up third base for Miranda. Wallner comes into Wednesday's contest having produced a 1.431 OPS over his last 10 games.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Royce Lewis - Taking seat Wednesday Lewis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact After starting in each of the Twins' last eight games while batting .222 with three home runs, two doubles, 11 RBI and six runs, Lewis will get a breather for the Wednesday afternoon contest. Jose Miranda will spell Lewis at third base and bat third.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Byron Buxton - Sitting again Wednesday Buxton (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact He'll stick on the bench for the third game in a row while he contends with lower-back stiffness, which stems from a collision with the outfield wall in Sunday's win over the White Sox. The Twins are off Thursday, so the team is seemingly hopeful that a full four days of rest will be enough for Buxton to move past the back issue before it opens a four-game series with the Guardians with a doubleheader Friday.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs play the Twins in series rubber match

Both the Chicago Cubs and the Minnesota Twins are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

AUGUST 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Twins vs. Cubs: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 7

Preview the August 7 matchup between the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

AUGUST 7 • DATA SKRIVE

Cubs finish off winning homestand vs. Twins The Chicago Cubs will look to put the finishing touches on a successful homestand Wednesday afternoon when they play the decisive contest of...

AUGUST 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Christian Vázquez - Homers in Tuesday's loss Vazquez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Vazquez's homer was the third and final hit of the game for the Twins. The catcher has been reliable since the All-Star break, going 9-for-28 (.321) with two homers and six RBI over nine contests in that span. He's up to a .213/.242/.333 slash line with six homers, 22 RBI, 19 runs scored and three stolen bases over 223 plate appearances. Regardless of how well he hits, Vazquez appears likely to remain in a 50-50 timeshare with Ryan Jeffers.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Royce Lewis - Swats another homer Lewis went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Lewis' power has come right back to him after he missed over three weeks with a groin injury. Over 11 games since his return, he's batting .250 (9-for-36) with four homers and 13 RBI. The third baseman continues to split his time between the hot corner and designated hitter to limit the physical toll of playing the field. Over 35 contests this year, he is slashing .280/.357/.680 with 14 long balls, 31 RBI, 25 runs scored and eight doubles.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo López - Yields four runs in loss Lopez (10-8) allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out two over five innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Cubs.

Impact Isaac Paredes did all the damage against Lopez, tagging him for a three-run home run in the first inning and an RBI single in the third. This was the first time in five starts Lopez allowed more than two runs, and the two strikeouts matched his season low. The right-hander's ERA is at 4.74 with a 1.16 WHIP and 144:29 K:BB over 129 innings across 23 starts this season. Lopez is projected to make his next start at home versus the Royals.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE