AUGUST 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Pineda goes 6 strong, but Twins shut out HOUSTON -- As the second inning drew to a close and Michael Pineda already neared 50 pitches, it looked like things were shaping up to be an...
José Urquidy - Tosses bullpen session Urquidy (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The bullpen session was Urquidy's first since he hit the injured list back in late June. It's an important step in the right direction, though he still has plenty of work to do before he's ready to return to game action.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor Rogers - Won't undergo procedure Rogers has elected to not undergo surgery on his left middle finger, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Rogers is likely still in line for an extended absence despite deciding to rehab with rest and recovery. The team expects to learn more in the coming days about the timeline for his potential return. Alex Colome has been the favorite for save chances in Minnesota with Rogers and Hansel Robles out of the picture.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yuli Gurriel - Takes grounders Saturday Gurriel (neck) took grounders on the field Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Gurriel landed on the 10-day injured list Friday after he missed three consecutive games due to neck stiffness, and he's eligible to return as early as Aug. 13. The team hasn't yet revealed when he'll be back in action, but it's encouraging to see him resume activities shortly after his placement on the IL.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brooks Raley - Begins two-game suspension Raley's suspension for throwing at J.P. Crawford was reduced on appeal from three to two games Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The incident occured back in late July. Raley will begin serving the ban immediately, so he'll miss both weekend games against the Twins but will be eligible to return at the start of next week.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Martín Maldonado - Out of lineup Maldonado will sit Saturday against the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Maldonado's 78 starts behind the plate rank sixth at the position this season. His bat hasn't exactly justified that sort of workload, however, as he's hit just .181/.276/.317 on the year. Jason Castro will get the nod in his absence.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Arraez - Resting Saturday Arraez will sit Saturday against Houston.
Impact Arraez has swung a hot bat since early July, hitting .424/.466/.515 over his last 19 games. He'll hit the bench for the second time in three games, with Jorge Polanco starting at second base and Willians Astudillo starting at third.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
