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Twins' sneaky ticket to bullpen relevancy impressed in spring debut with new team The Minnesota Twins won their first 2026 spring training game on Sunday, defeating the Atlanta Braves, 8-1 at CoolToday Park. There is plent...

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Twins predicted to be dark horse for $61 million All-Star, former Cy Young candidate to replace Pablo Lopez | Sporting News With Lopez out for the year, the Twins desperately need a replacement.

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Alan Roden - Delivers grand slam Roden went 2-for-3 with a grand slam during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta.

Impact Roden put his team in front during the top of the fifth inning by smacking a grand slam. It was evident he was seeing the ball well at the dish throughout the day, as he lined out to third base and singled to center in his other two at-bats. Roden's lack of power was a concern during his rookie campaign, so Sunday's showing is a promising start to the spring for the Creighton product.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Twins' return from Louis Varland trade impresses vs. Braves in spring training Love to see it.

9 HOURS AGO • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Joe Ryan trade rumors: 5 deals Twins can't turn down after avoiding disaster The Minnesota Twins need to be thinking long term, and trading Joe Ryan at peak value before he hits free agency in 2028 is the obvious next...

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Beloved ex-Twins minor leaguer could make Orioles' roster due to brutal injuries Minnesota sent him to Baltimore for Alex Jackson early in the offseason.

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Twins All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan has inflammation in lower back

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is expected to be available for the start of the season after an MRI revealed only inflammation in his lower back

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

This recent Twins signing can't afford another clunker in a crowded battle for bullpen spot The Minnesota Twins' battle among relievers this spring will be an interesting storyline to watch. The team has too many lefties, too many q...

15 HOURS AGO • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Ryan gets good news from MRI, still on track for Opening Day FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Twins breathed a little sigh of relief Sunday morning after receiving encouraging news regarding right-hander Joe Rya...

17 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Joe Ryan - MRI shows only inflammation An MRI on Ryan's back revealed only inflammation, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact This is a best-case scenario for Ryan and the Twins after the right-hander was scratched from his first scheduled spring training start Saturday. It's uncertain when exactly Ryan will be able to resume mound work.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Twins' top prospect's swing getting comparisons to Minnesota legend Joe Mauer's Minnesota's 2023 first-round pick had Twins fans reminiscing about Joe Mauer after hitting a double against the Gophers on Friday.

20 HOURS AGO • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

John Klein - Working as starter Klein will be built up as a starter this spring, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.

Impact Klein was used as a starter and reliever in the minors last season. He had a strong 10.8 K/9 which could make him a candidate for the bullpen at some point. He had a good season at Double-A Wichita with a 3.12 ERA and 95:24 K:BB ratio in 80.2 innings, but struggled when called up to Triple-A with a 6.66 ERA and 33:13 K:BB in 25.2 innings.

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Marco Raya - Moves to bullpen Raya, who was moved to the bullpen late last season, will be used as a reliever going forward, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports. Raya struck out three batters in one inning against...

Impact Raya had a 22.6% strikeout rate last season at Triple-A, but a 12.6% walk rate helped result in a 6.02 ERA. If Raya can reduce his walks at Triple-A he could be a candidate for the major league bullpen this summer.

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David Festa - Throws against hitters Festa (shoulder) threw live at-bats against hitters Saturday and was sitting at 91-92 mph with his fastball, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Festa had a compressed nerve near his pitching shoulder last season and is working his way back to full strength. He still has a chance to win a rotation spot this spring despite being eased back into action. Saturday's session is a sign he's making progress as he had previously only been throwing bullpen sessions.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Twins ace Joe Ryan undergoing MRI exam in injury concern that could have WBC implications Twins right-hander Joe Ryan has gone down with a back injury which could jeopardize his participation in this year’s World Baseball Classic.

1 DAY AGO • NYPOST.COM

Royce Lewis gives Twins fans needed glimmer of hope in first 2026 spring training game He looked like the 2023 version of himself during the Twins' Grapefruit League opener.

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Joe Ryan - Slated for MRI Ryan will undergo an MRI on his lower back Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ryan was originally scheduled to start the Twins' Grapefruit League opener against Boston on Saturday, but lower-back tightness caused him to be scratched shortly before the game. The Twins will now bring him in for imaging to confirm whether he's dealing with any structural damage, and more information on his condition will likely come Sunday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

MLB Gameday: Red Sox 7, Twins 2 Final Score (02/21/2026) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Red Sox vs. Twins at Lee Health Sports Comple...

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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Dodgers Claim Jack Suwinski Off Waivers From Pirates

Notable news, notes and buzz with MLB spring training ramping up ahead of the World Baseball Classic and Opening Day.

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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Dodgers Claim Jack Suwinski Off Waivers From Pirates

Twins' Joe Ryan gets sudden injury designation ahead of Spring Training debut | Sporting News Just a few minutes before Minnesota Twins RHP Joe Ryan was set to make a start, the team made a sudden decision on the ace pitcher.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ryan (low back tightness) scratched from Spring Training debut FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Twins scratched ace Joe Ryan from his scheduled start against the Red Sox shortly before first pitch on Saturday due...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

MLB Gameday live updates: Red Sox at Twins game on 02/21/2026 free Follow MLB results with FREE live box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Red Sox vs. Twins at Lee Health Sports C...

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Joe Ryan - Scratched from spring start Ryan was scratched from his scheduled start in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's unclear why the Twins decided to pull Ryan off his start, but the team should offer some more information in the near future.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luke Keaschall - Starting Saturday's exhibition Keaschall (thumb) will start at second base and bat second in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.

Impact A left thumb injury ended Keaschall's 2025 season and required surgery in October, but he is ready to roll this spring. While he didn't flash a ton of over-the-fence pop as a rookie with four homers in 49 games, Keaschall displayed an intriguing combination of contact, gap power and speed. The 23-year-old projects as Minnesota's starting second baseman to begin 2026.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Pablo Lopez breaks silence after confirming he will undergo Tommy John surgery Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo López addressed the situation after medical evaluations confirmed he is set to undergo Tommy John surgery.

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