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Called up for spot start The Twins recalled Sands from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of his scheduled start in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Tigers.

Impact Though Minnesota's rotation is in flux with Sonny Gray (pectoral) considered day-to-day and at risk of landing on the injured list, Sands is unlikely to stick around with the big club beyond Tuesday's start. Even if Gray is forced to the IL, the Twins should get Joe Ryan (illness) back from the COVID-19-related IL in the coming days to fill a spot in the rotation. That being said, Sands could make for a decent streaming option Tuesday while facing off against a weak Tigers offense that will be without two of its better everyday hitters in Robbie Grossman (neck) and Austin Meadows (vertigo), who are both on the 10-day injured list. Between his six appearances (five starts) at Triple-A and two relief outings with the big club this season, Sands has struck out 27 and issued only six walks over 22.2 innings.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially set for start Sands was called up from Triple-A St. Paul and will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Tigers, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Sands will operate as the Twins' 27th man and is officially set to make his first career start in the big leagues Tuesday evening. The right-hander has struggled this season in Triple-A, producing a 7.23 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with 21 strikeouts over 18.2 innings in five starts and six appearances overall. Additionally, Sands has tossed four frames with the Twins in 2022, surrendering three runs.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday's nightcap Sands will start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Sands missed nearly two weeks with a left groin strain earlier in May, but he returned to action May 24 and tossed three scoreless innings at Triple-A St. Paul. Both of the right-hander's appearances with the Twins have come out of the bullpen, but he'll make his first major-league start during Tuesday's nightcap.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off IL Triple-A St. Paul activated Sands (groin) from its 7-day injured list Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Sands hasn't pitched since May 12 due to a left groin strain, but he'll slot back into the Rochester rotation Tuesday. Over 15.2 innings with the Triple-A club this season, Sands has given up 15 earned runs on 22 hits and five walks while striking out 18.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers groin strain Sands was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday due to a left groin strain, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Sands was sent back down after serving as the extra man for Thursday's doubleheader against the Astros but promptly hit the injured list with an issue he likely picked up during his two-inning relief appearance. His expected return date is not yet clear.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big club for twin bill Sands will be recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to serve as the Twins' 27th man for the second of two games against the Astros on Thursday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Twins and Astros will first resume and finish the game that was suspended in the top of the fourth inning Wednesday before playing a standard nine-inning game later in the day in what will be the series finale. Sands will only be eligible to pitch in the second contest of the day and will provide some length out of the bullpen behind starter Josh Winder. Expect Sands to head back to St. Paul on Friday.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Saturday Sands was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Sands was called up Friday, but he didn't appear in the team's win over the Athletics. He'll head back to the minors since Sonny Gray (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday's start.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to majors Sands was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sands is one of the Twins' top pitching prospects, but this will likely be an opportunity to work out of the big-league bullpen. He has struggled this year at Triple-A, logging a 7.82 ERA in 12.2 innings through four appearances, but he had a 2.46 ERA in 80.1 innings last year at Double-A.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Sands was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.

Impact Sands made his major-league debut Sunday against the Rays and allowed two runs on three hits and no walks while striking out two in two relief innings. The right-hander is a top prospect in the Twins' organization but will head back to the minors since the team needs to trim its active roster to 26 players by Monday.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Cole Sands has busy travel day as he is called up to big leagues for the first time Righthander Cole Sands was promoted as Bailey Ober went to the injured list.

MAY 1, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Trifecta! Former NFC, FSU pitcher Cole Sands promoted to big leagues by Twins Cole Sands was promoted to the big leagues Saturday by the Minnesota Twins.

APRIL 30, 2022 • TALLAHASSEE.COM

Recalled by Twins Sands was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.

Impact Sands has served mainly as a starter in the minors, but he's allowed 10 runs in 2.2 innings over his last two outings. Despite his recent struggles, the right-hander is still considered one of Minnesota's top prospects and will be available to make his major-league debut after Bailey Ober (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Josh Winder is considered a candidate to take Ober's place in the rotation, so it seems likely that Sands will pitch out of the bullpen for now.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Triple-A The Twins optioned Sands to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sands was one of six pitchers optioned to minor-league camp as the Twins made their first round of cuts. The 24-year-old right-hander was added to the 40-man roster over the offseason after he turned in a 2.46 ERA and 96:35 K:BB in 80.1 innings at Double-A Wichita in 2021.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shielded from Rule 5 draft Sands' contract was selected by Minnesota on Friday.

Impact Sands missed just over a month in 2021 due to an undisclosed injury, but he returned to close out the season. He logged a 2.46 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 80.1 innings across 19 appearances (18 starts) and will now be protected from the Rule 5 draft.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE