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Twins have maintained their starting pitching strength despite losing ace Pablo López for the season

The Twins have stayed afloat in a wide-open American League during the first third of the 2026 schedule with repeated winning performances by their starting pitchers

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Jayden Murray - Back to Triple-A The Astros optioned Murray to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Impact Murray will be replaced by Alimber Santa on Houston's 26-man active roster as he was recalled to the Astros big-league club. The 29-year-old struggled in his most recent appearance on Monday, allowing three earned runs on four hits and two walks to Minnesota. Murray allowed at least two earned runs in four of his seven appearances with Houston this season.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Bolton - Outrighted to Triple-A The Astros outrighted Bolton to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.

Impact Bolton is no longer on the 40-man roster, but he will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 27-year-old has posted a 5.40 ERA and 22:14 K:BB over three starts and five relief appearances for Houston this season.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Santa is coming to town, and he throws 94! (source) HOUSTON -- It’s seven months early, but the Astros are turning to Santa for some help for their bullpen. Right-hander Alimber Santa, the tea...

MAY 21 • MLB.COM

2026 MLB Division Winner Odds: Rays Making Waves Across Baseball

The Rays are pacing MLB and angling to overcome the Yankees in the AL East. See the latest division odds.

MAY 21 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Division Winner Odds: Rays Making Waves Across Baseball

Pirates can turn Twins' Triple-A fodder into bullpen asset after unexpected move The Pittsburgh Pirates keep insisting their bullpen answers can come from within. But if that is the entire plan, it sure isn't much of one....

MAY 21 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Twins fans can't believe Griffin Jax's transformation with Rays in 2026 Jax had a rough start to the season but has turned things around after a role change.

MAY 21 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM