Taj Bradley - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Escapes Pittsburgh with no-decision Bradley didn't factor into the decision Friday as the Twins were downed 6-5 by the Pirates, giving up four runs on five hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out six.

Impact The Bucs ambushed Bradley for three runs in the bottom of the first inning, including a solo shot by Oneil Cruz, but the right-hander was able to hang around long enough to give the Twins 87 pitches (51 strikes) before getting the hook. Bradley has issued multiple free passes in seven straight starts dating back to April 12, posting a 4.12 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 43:17 K:BB in 39.1 innings during that span. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home next week against the Royals.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Twins' bullpen nearly pulls off great escape with Bradley limited PITTSBURGH -- Even with the degree of difficulty turned up to 10, the Twins bullpen almost pulled off one of their best performances of the...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Reynolds hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift the Pirates past the Twins, 6-5

Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning — after Oneil Cruz hit a mammoth shot early — to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Tw...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pirates host the Twins to start 3-game series

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Minnesota Twins to start a three-game series

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pushed to Friday for next start Bradley is slated to make his next start Friday against the Pirates at PNC Park, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Minnesota had initially been listing Bradley as its starter for Thursday's series finale versus the White Sox in Chicago, but he'll end up getting pushed back a day while the Twins temporarily insert Kendry Rojas as a sixth member of the rotation. The late change likely doesn't amount to a meaningful downgrade or upgrade for Bradley's fantasy outlook in weekly formats, as the right-hander has likely gained the trust of his managers regardless of matchup after rolling to a 5-1 record, 2.77 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 59:19 K:BB over 52 innings through his first nine starts.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in return Bradley (5-1) earned the win Saturday against the Red Sox, allowing one run on three hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Making his first start since coming off the injured list, Bradley picked up right where he left off before going down with right pectoral inflammation. The 25-year-old right-hander has now tossed at least five innings while yielding two runs or fewer seven times among his nine starts, also fanning at least seven in his third straight outing Saturday. Bradley will carry an outstanding 2.77 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 59:19 K:BB over 52 frames into his next scheduled matchup with the division-rival White Sox in Chicago.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Twins' 12-hit attack helps Taj Bradley handle Red Sox Deadspin | Twins' 12-hit attack helps Taj Bradley handle Red Sox

MAY 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

Larnach matches career high with 4 hits, Twins beat Red Sox 4-2 for 9th win in 13 games

Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from a chest muscle injury and the Minnesota Twins beat the Bosto...

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Bradley reinstated from IL ahead of start vs. Red Sox BOSTON, MA – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have returned right-handed pitcher Taj Bradley from his rehab assignment and rein...

MAY 23 • MLB.COM

Activated ahead of start The Twins reinstated Bradley (pectoral) from the injured list Saturday.

Impact After a near-minimum stay on the injured list, Bradley will return to the active roster and start Saturday's game against Boston. His workload will likely be limited during his first appearance back, however, since he threw just 42 pitches over 1.2 innings during his lone rehab outing at Triple-A St. Paul. Luis Garcia was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Twins take 3-game road win streak into matchup with the Red Sox

The Minnesota Twins visit the Boston Red Sox aiming to continue a three-game road winning streak

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Taj Bradley, Mick Abel's returns will create tough rotation decision for Twins Who will be the odd man out in the starting rotation?

MAY 22 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Red Sox take on the Twins in first of 3-game series

The Boston Red Sox host the Minnesota Twins to open a three-game series

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Twins have maintained their starting pitching strength despite losing ace Pablo López for the season

The Twins have stayed afloat in a wide-open American League during the first third of the 2026 schedule with repeated winning performances by their starting pitchers

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Could rejoin rotation Saturday Bradley (pectoral) could rejoin the Twins' rotation as soon as Saturday in Boston, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.

Impact Coming back from right pectoral inflammation, Bradley threw around 65 pitches Sunday between a rehab start and a post-start bullpen session. He threw off the mound again Wednesday, and if he recovers well he might slot back into the rotation Saturday. Bradley was excellent before getting hurt, holding a 2.87 ERA and 52:17 K:BB over 47 innings covering eight starts. If Bradley does start Saturday, he would be somewhat limited from a workload perspective.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Twins play the Astros with series tied 1-1

The Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Astros try to end road losing streak, take on the Twins

The Houston Astros visit the Minnesota Twins looking to stop a three-game road losing streak

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Makes brief rehab start Sunday Bradley (pectoral) struck out three and allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks across 1.2 innings in a rehab start Sunday for Triple-A St. Paul.

Impact Placed on the 15-day injured list May 9 due to right pectoral inflammation, Bradley looks to be trending toward an abbreviated stint on the shelf. The Twins haven't announced Bradley's next steps, but since he tossed just 42 pitches in Sunday's outing, he'll presumably require at least one more rehab start before being activated. Prior to being shut down, Bradley went 4-1 with a 2.87 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 52:17 K:BB over 47 innings across eight starts with Minnesota.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Twins begin 3-game series with the Astros

The Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Monday

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Twins have decision to make after Bradley's imminent return to rotation MINNEAPOLIS – More change is coming to the Twins’ seemingly constantly evolving starting rotation. After rolling out the same five starters...

MAY 17 • MLB.COM

Brewers bring road win streak into game against the Twins

The Milwaukee Brewers visit the Minnesota Twins trying to extend a three-game road winning streak

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Ready for rehab assignment Bradley (pectoral) will embark on a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North reports.

Impact Bradley landed on the 15-day IL on May 9 due to right pectoral inflammation. He tossed a 20-pitch bullpen session Friday and has been given the green light to start his rehab assignment in Triple-A. He's eligible to return from the IL in late May, so he'll likely have at least two rehab outings in St. Paul before returning to the majors.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Twins Injury Update: Latest on Byron Buxton's hip, Taj Bradley's recovery, more Hopefully, Buxton, Bradley and others will return soon.

MAY 16 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Throws bullpen session Bradley (pectoral) threw a bullpen session Friday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.

Impact Bradley threw 20 pitches during his first mound session since landing on the injured list with right pectoral inflammation, and manager Derek Shelton said afterward that it went well. It remains unknown how far Bradley is from returning to the Twins' rotation, but he will need to resume facing live hitters before the team begins to consider activating him.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Twins host the Brewers to begin 3-game series

The Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday

MAY 15 • Associated Press

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