Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Aug 9, 2026

Roden, who had surgery in August to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb, had a normal offseason, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

The Twins designated Kowar (shoulder) for assignment Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Contreras (finger) signed a one-year contract with the Brewers on Thursday to avoid arbitration.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Wednesday that Woodruff (lat) "is in a good spot" physically and has resumed throwing bullpen sessions, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.