RONNY HENRIQUEZ NEWS

Claimed by Miami The Marlins claimed Henriquez off waivers from the Twins on Tuesday.

Impact Henriquez has made 19 appearances at the major-league level, posting a 2.90 ERA and 24:8 K:BB over 31 innings. The 24-year-old does not have minor-league options remaining, so he will either be on the Marlins' Opening Day roster or have to go through waivers again.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from 40-man roster The Twins designated Henriquez for assignment Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Minnesota needed to clear a spot on its 40-man roster with the signings of Harrison Bader and Danny Coulombe becoming official. Henriquez, 24, has made 19 appearances at the major-league level, posting a 2.90 ERA and 24:8 K:BB over 31 innings. He does not have minor-league options remaining, which could limit his appeal on waivers.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to St. Paul The Twins optioned Henriquez to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.

Impact Since coming up from the minors in mid-August, Henriquez has turned in a 3.94 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 16 innings. Given the fact he's pitched in three of Minnesota's last four games, he'll be sent out to the minors in favor of Brent Headrick, who will provide a fresh arm in middle relief.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Opening Wednesday Henriquez will open Wednesday's game against the Rays, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Henriquez has been effective out of the bullpen for the Twins this season, going unscored upon in all but one of his nine appearances. He'll now be trusted with the first inning Wednesday, after which Louie Varland is expected to pitch in bulk relief.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 17, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Recalled by Minnesota The Twins recalled Henriquez from Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday.

Impact Henriquez has appeared in six games for St. Paul since being sent down to the minors July 24, posting a 2.61 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB across 10.1 innings. He hasn't allowed a run across three major-league outings this season, and he'll work out of the Twins' bullpen in his return to the big club. Right-hander Louie Varland was optioned to St. Paul in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Twins optioned Henriquez to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Henriquez has had three separate brief stints in the majors this season, and in the most recent one he retired the only batter he faced. He hasn't permitted a run in three outings with the Twins in 2024 but will head back to St. Paul for now.

JULY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club The Twins recalled Henriquez from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.

Impact He'll join Minnesota as a replacement in the bullpen for left-hander Kody Funderburk (oblique), who was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Henriquez had previously made two appearances for the big club this season, striking out three over three scoreless innings.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off minor-league IL Henriquez (oblique) was activated from the minor-league injured list Wednesday at Triple-A St. Paul, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Henriquez has made only 13 relief appearances this season in the minors due to elbow and oblique troubles, but he's been cleared to return to action with the Triple-A affiliate of the Twins and could eventually get another look in the majors if his health cooperates. The 23-year-old registered a 2.31 ERA with nine strikeouts across his first 11.2 big-league innings in 2022.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on minor-league IL Henriquez was placed on the 7-day injured list in Triple-A St. Paul due to a left oblique strain, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Henriquez missed over a month at the start of the year due to elbow soreness and will now miss even more time because of an unrelated injury. The 22-year-old reliever holds an 8.15 ERA and 2.21 WHIP through 17.2 innings in Triple-A.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and optioned Henriquez was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Twins on Friday and optioned to Triple-A St. Paul.

Impact Henriquez has been out all season after developing right posterior elbow soreness throughout much of spring training. He's healthy now but will join St. Paul's bullpen for the time being.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Henriquez (elbow) is beginning a rehab assignment Wednesday with Low-A Fort Myers, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Henriquez battled right posterior elbow soreness throughout much of spring training, but he was able to begin a throwing program toward the end of March and now the 22-year-old is ready again for live competition. He posted a 2.31 ERA across his first 11.2 major-league innings last season with the Twins and should be an option for their bullpen by mid-May.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Henriquez (elbow) is on track to begin a rehab assignment next week, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Henriquez will throw three innings in a Florida Complex League game Friday before starting an official rehab assignment next week. He's been out all season with an elbow injury and could be optioned to the minors once he's completed his rehab.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IL Henriquez (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list.

Impact Henriquez was shut down in late February due to right posterior elbow soreness. He started throwing late in spring training and could be on track to return in April. A key distinction of the roster move is that he was placed on the major league injured list. He may be sent to Triple-A when he's activated.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Henriquez (elbow) threw a successful 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Henriquez was shut down in late February due to right posterior elbow soreness, but he has experienced no setbacks since he resumed throwing a few weeks ago. The 22-year-old should be ready to join up with Triple-A St. Paul sometime in April.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling elbow injury Henriquez is dealing with right posterior elbow soreness, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The reliever underwent an MRI and will be re-evaluated in about a week after receiving an injection. Henriquez probably wasn't going to crack the Opening Day bullpen anyway, but this injury should officially rule out that possibility even if it doesn't wind up being serious.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Henriquez was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Henriquez was promoted from St. Paul on Sept. 18 and made three appearances in his first taste of the big leagues, and he pitched well with a 2.31 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB across 11.2 innings. Simeon Woods Richardson, who is starting Sunday in Detroit, was called up in a corresponding move.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receives first MLB call-up The Twins recalled Henriquez from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.

Impact Henriquez, whom the Twins acquired in March in the deal that sent catcher Mitch Garver to the Rangers, will reach the big leagues for the first time in his career. The 22-year-old right-hander split time between the rotation and bullpen at Triple-A this season, delivering a 5.66 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 106:33 K:BB across 95.1 innings over his 24 appearances (14 starts). He'll likely serve as a long-relief option for Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In extended spring training Henriquez was held back in extended spring training, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Henriquez, who was acquired from Texas in the Mitch Garver trade, logged 93.2 innings across High-A and Double-A last year, so there wouldn't be a workload reason to hold him back. With this in mind, he is likely either injured or working on his mechanics. He should eventually be assigned to Double-A Wichita.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to minors The Twins optioned Henriquez to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Henriquez was one of six pitchers optioned to minor-league camp as the Twins made their first round of cuts. Acquired earlier this month from the Rangers in the deal that sent Mitch Garver to Texas, Henriquez will move up a level to begin his tenure with a new organization. He split time between Double-A Frisco and High-A Hickory in 2021, compiling a 4.71 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 105:25 K:BB in 93.2 innings between the two stops.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Minnesota Henriquez and Isiah Kiner-Falefa were traded from the Rangers to the Twins in exchange for catcher Mitch Garver on Saturday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Henriquez advanced to Double-A Frisco during the 2021 season and recorded a 5.04 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 69.2 innings across 16 appearances (11 starts). The right-hander will likely begin the 2022 campaign at Double-A Wichita but is a part of the 40-man roster, so he'll have a chance to progress quickly if he performs well early in the year.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to 40-man roster Henriquez's contract was selected by the Rangers on Friday.

Impact Henriquez advanced to Double-A Frisco in early June and made 16 appearances (11 starts) with the club. He had some struggles against the increased level of competition, as he posted a 5.04 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 69.2 innings. However, he'll now be protected from the upcoming Rule 5 draft.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE