Harrison opts out of minor league contract with Rangers
Veteran infielder Josh Harrison opted out of his minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, the team announced FridayAUGUST 26, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joe Ryan - Confirmed for return SaturdayRyan (groin) will return from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday versus the Rangers, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ImpactRyan has been given the official go-ahead to rejoin the Twins' rotation after throwing 71 pitches and striking out seven batters over four innings of one-run ball in his lone minor-league rehab start last Friday with Triple-A St. Paul. The 27-year-old right-hander landed on the injured list Aug. 3 due to a left groin strain.
AUGUST 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 25, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jonah Heim - Sitting amid strugglesHeim is not in the lineup Friday against the Twins.
ImpactHeim has gone 2-for-24 (.083) with zero extra-base hits and eight strikeouts since returning Aug. 13 from a three-week absence to heal a tendon strain in his left wrist. Austin Hedges will get a rare start at catcher Friday as Mitch Garver serves as the Rangers' designated hitter.
AUGUST 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Brock Stewart - Advances to mound workStewart (elbow) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
ImpactIt was his first time throwing off a mound since he suffered a setback with his injured right elbow in late July. Stewart been on the shelf since late June with what was originally diagnosed as elbow tendinitis. He's aiming to return around Sept. 10.
AUGUST 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Michael A. Taylor - Gets breather FridayTaylor is not in the lineup Friday against the Rangers.
ImpactTaylor went deep twice in Thursday's series opener versus Texas and boasts a .925 OPS with seven home runs in 18 games since the calendar turned to August, but he'll grab some rest Friday as Joey Gallo covers center field for Minnesota. Matt Wallner is in left and Max Kepler is in right.
AUGUST 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Former Phillies Utility Man Opts Out With RangersJosh Harrison will look for a chance to hook up with another playoff-bound team now that he’s no longer with the Texas Rangers.
AUGUST 25, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
