JUNE 6, 2021•MLB.COM
GM analyzes prospects from Benintendi dealThe February trade that sent away Andrew Benintendi from the Red Sox might feel like ages ago, but it was only wrapped up this past week. Wi...
Sanó takes part in another triple play, Twins top Royals 2-1Minnesota first baseman Miguel Sanó swooped in to catch a popped-up bunt and start a triple play, highlighting the Twins' 2-1 win over the K...
JUNE 6, 2021•STARTRIBUNE.COM
Sanó takes part in another triple play, Twins top Royals 2-1
Minnesota first baseman Miguel Sanó swooped in to catch a popped-up bunt and start a triple play, highlighting the Twins’ 2-1 win over the Kansas City RoyalsJUNE 6, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jakob Junis - Optioned to Triple-AJunis was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports reports.
ImpactJunis picked up a relief win during his last outing, but he's posted a 5.19 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 34.2 innings across 15 innings (five starts) to begin the year. He'll head to the minors as part of a shuffle to make room for Jackson Kowar, who will be called up to make his major-league debut as Monday's starter against the Angels.
JUNE 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Kenta Maeda - Tosses another side sessionMaeda (arm) completed a 35-pitch bullpen session Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
ImpactOn the mound for the second time in three days, Maeda took a step forward Sunday in terms of intensity and volume from Friday's side session, which consisted of 20 pitches. The Twins haven't formally outlined the next step in Maeda's recovery program from a sore right arm, but the prevailing expectation is that he'll report to Triple-A St. Paul later this week to make a rehab start. If all goes well, Maeda could be on track to return from the 10-day injured list by next week.
JUNE 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Jackson Kowar - Slated to debut MondayKowar will be called up to start Monday's game against the Angels, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports reports.
ImpactKowar was dominant in the minors to begin the season, and he was named the Triple-A East pitcher of the month in May. Across six starts for Triple-A Omaha, the right-hander posted a 0..85 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 41:10 K:BB in 31.2 innings. Kowar boasts a mid-90s fastball and an elite changeup and will fill in while Danny Duffy (forearm) is sidelined, although the 24-year-old could also make a case for a long-term rotation spot.
JUNE 6, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Twins turn triple play, get 15 outs from their bullpen in 2-1 victory over RoyalsFive relievers finished out to earn the Twins their second consecutive one-run victory.
JUNE 6, 2021•STARTRIBUNE.COM
