Minnesota Twins vs. Tampa Bay Rays - News - March 07, 2025

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Justin Topa - Won't need MRI on shoulder Topa is dealing with right shoulder tightness, but has not needed an MRI, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Topa left Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles due to right shoulder tightness. This doesn't sound like a serious injury, but it could land him on the injured list to begin the season as he works his way back into regular season form.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Paddack - Exits with head contusion Paddack left Saturday's spring start with a head contusion after a line drive deflected off his glove and hit his head, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports. He is not in the concussio...

Impact Paddack was pitching well before he left and was able to leave under his own power. He threw 2.2 scoreless innings with two strikeouts before he departed. If this isn't a serious injury or causes him to miss time, he's seen as the leading candidates for the No. 4 starter but is having an uneven spring (3 strikeouts and two homers allowed in 5.2 innings).

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Erasmo Ramírez - Out with shoulder tear Ramirez has a "significant tear" in his shoulder and will miss an extended amount of time, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact The Twins haven't provided an exact timeline for Ramirez's return, but it doesn't sound like he'll be back anytime soon. The 34-year-old righty signed a minor-league deal with Minnesota in the offseason, and once he's healthy he'll likely fill in as bullpen depth for Triple-A St. Paul.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Tonkin - Dealing with shoulder strain Tonkin is working through a right shoulder strain and will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Tonkin last pitched against the Orioles on Feb. 28, during which he allowed one run on two hits and one walk while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning. He'll work on progressing enough in his recovery to be in a position to return to the mound shortly after being evaluated by medical staff. Tonkin appeared in 57 regular-season games between the Twins, Yankees and Mets in 2024 and posted a 4-4 record with a 3.63 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, two saves and an 85:30 K:BB across 79.1 innings.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zebby Matthews - Recovering from hip strain Matthews (hip) is expected to throw a bullpen session Sunday, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Matthews left Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees due to what appeared to be an ankle injury but turned out to be a hip strain. The injury doesn't appear to be serious, and how he responds to Sunday's bullpen session will determine his availability for the rest of spring training. Matthews spent most of the 2024 regular season in the minors, but he did make nine major-league starts for the Twins and posted a 1-4 record with a 6.69 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 43:11 K:BB across 37.2 innings.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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