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Chris Paddack - Exits with inflamed elbowPaddack's early exit from his start in Sunday's game against the Athletics was due to right elbow inflammation, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

ImpactPaddack recorded four strikeouts and was charged with three runs on five hits and no walks before he departed with one out in the third inning. The diagnosis of inflammation rather than tightness or a strain bodes well for Paddack's chances of avoiding an extended absence, though the injury could still be significant enough to force him to the IL. The Twins should have a better idea regarding the severity of his elbow issue after evaluating him in the next day or two.

MAY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Chris Paddack - Day ends early with apparent injuryThe Twins removed Paddack from his start Sunday against the Athletics due to an apparent injury. He struck out four over 2.1 innings and allowed one run on five hits and left two r...

ImpactExpect Minnesota to provide an update on Paddack's health later in the day after he was pulled from the contest following a visit to the mound from a team trainer. If Paddack is forced to miss time due to an injury, the Twins could condense from a six-man to five-man rotation rather than finding a replacement for him in the rotation.

MAY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Buxton likely to avoid injured listMINNEAPOLIS -- Once again, the Twins seem to have avoided the worst. Byron Buxton was diagnosed with a "very low-level hip strain," acting m...

MAY 8, 2022•MLB.COM

Ryan Jeffers - Idle SundayJeffers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

ImpactWith the Twins and Athletics wrapping up their series with a day game, Jeffers will be getting a breather after he was behind the dish for Saturday's 1-0 win. Gary Sanchez will spell Jeffers at catcher, working in a battery with starting pitcher Chris Paddack.

MAY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Carlos Correa - Remains out SundayCorrea (finger) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

ImpactRoyce Lewis will pick up a third straight start at shortstop while Correa remains on the bench, but the Twins are optimistic the 27-year-old's absence due to the bruised and sore finger on his left hand won't linger much longer. According to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com, Correa is scheduled to receive additional treatment for the finger injury Sunday and could progress to taking dry swings and/or hitting off a tee if he shows enough progress. Correa will benefit from a team off day Monday before the Twins return to action Tuesday against the Astros.

MAY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Tony Kemp - Gets Sunday offKemp is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

ImpactKemp continued his extended slump in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Twins, going hitless with two strikeouts in four at-bats. He's now slashing .116/.152/.140 dating back to April 22, and though he appears to have a hold on an everyday role at second base, expect Kemp to sink in the lineup if he returns to the starting nine for Monday's doubleheader with the Tigers. The Athletics reinstated Ramon Laureano (suspension) from the restricted list Sunday, and he could end up displacing Kemp as the team's preferred leadoff man against both right- and left-handed pitching.

MAY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Jed Lowrie - Won't start due to back issueThe Athletics scratched Lowrie from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins due to lower-back tightness, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

ImpactThough manager Mark Kotsay said Lowrie will be available off the bench, the 38-year-old's removal from the starting nine is somewhat concerning due to the fact that he's missed considerable time during his career because of back issues. Chad Pinder will step in as the Athletics' designated hitter in place of Lowrie, who can be viewed as day-to-day until he's cleared to make his next start.

MAY 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE