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Sent to Triple-A Varland was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Garland made his MLB debut with five starts last year and had a 3.81 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 21:6 K:BB over 26 innings, but he won't open 2023 with the big-league club. The 25-year-old should start out in St. Paul's rotation, though he's likely to receive some spot starts for the Twins at some point this season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitcher Louie Varland will make Twins wrestle with training camp decisions The righthanded pitcher and former North St. Paul athlete made his major league debut last season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

East Metro's Louie Varland and Matt Wallner win Twins' top minor-league awards This is the first time that two Minnesotans have been given the organization’s top minor league honors.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

First career win in final game Varland (1-2) earned the win Wednesday, allowing zero runs on four hits and zero walks over five innings against the White Sox. He struck out five.

Impact In the final game of the season, Varland recorded his first career win with a dominant performance against the White Sox. For the first time this season, Varland did not walk a batter, and he fanned five, his second-highest strikeout total of the season. After recording a 3.06 ERA in 126.1 innings across the minors this season, Varland struggled to begin his big-league career to the tune of a 4.71 ERA entering Wednesday, but the scoreless effort dropped his ERA to 3.81 and gives him positive momentum heading into the offseason.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No decision against White Sox Varland allowed two earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three across five innings Thursday against the White Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Varland ran into trouble in the third inning, as he allowed all three of his hits and both of his earned runs in the frame. In three starts since entering the Twins' rotation on Sept. 17, Volland has a 5.17 ERA with a 9:5 K:BB across 15.2 frames. He showed more strikeout upside in the upper levels of the minors, though his six swinging strikes across 72 total pitches suggest that may not translate immediately in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in rotation Varland is slated to start Thursday's home game against the White Sox.

Impact He'll be getting his third straight turn through the rotation, even though he was briefly returned to Triple-A St. Paul before being recalled ahead of his most recent start. Through three starts overall in September with the big club, Varland owns a 5.06 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB in 16 innings.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up three in loss Varland (0-2) gave up three earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three over 5.2 innings to take the loss in a 4-2 defeat against the Angels on Friday.

Impact Varland came within one out of recording his first career quality start but was forced to settle for the loss after giving up a pair of solo home runs to Taylor Ward. Varland has now made three major league starts and has an ERA of 5.05 in the small sample size. The 24-year-old right-hander had an ERA of 3.34 with a K/9 of 10.2 in 105 innings at Double-A this year, so it is worth watching to see how his skills translate to the big leagues. He is tentatively expected to make his next start against the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins officially eliminated from division race; Louie Varland and Matt Wallner make their home debuts The Twins sit 11 games behind Cleveland with 11 games left to play and the Guardians hold the tiebreaker between the two teams.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Called up Friday Varland was called up from Triple-A St. Paul and will start Friday versus the Angels.

Impact Varland has made two starts with the Twins this season, struggling to 5.23 ERA and 1.45 WHIP while striking out 10 batters over 10.1 innings. He'll likely return to St. Paul following Friday's outing. Aaron Sanchez was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in second MLB start Varland (0-1) gave up four earned runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out three in five innings in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Impact The rookie was less effective than in his previous big-league start earlier this month against the Yankees. He now has a 5.23 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 10 strikeouts in 10.1 innings. Varland was up as the 29th man so he will either be optioned off the active roster or work as a long reliever.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up as 29th man Varland was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to serve as the 29th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Impact Varland made his major-league debut Sept. 7 against the Yankees and allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out seven in 5.1 innings. While he'll serve as the 29th man as the starter in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader, it's possible that he earns a rotation spot for the rest of the year if he performs well against Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely back in majors Saturday Varland is expected to be recalled from Triple-A and start one game of Saturday's doubleheader against Cleveland, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Varland had an impressive major-league debut by allowing two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out seven in 5.1 innings at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 8. He could remain in the rotation the rest of the season with a strong outing.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE