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Twins pitcher Joe Ryan could make his next scheduled start after elbow scare

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan, who left Sunday’s 4-3 victory over Toronto because of soreness in his throwing elbow, does not appear to have any structural damage in his ar...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Twins hold on to beat Blue Jays 4-3 after Ryan leaves with elbow soreness

Andrew Morris pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings in relief of starter Joe Ryan, who exited with elbow soreness, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 to sp...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Twins starter Ryan leaves with apparent injury after 2 batters MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins starter Joe Ryan was removed from Sunday’s MLB Sunday Leadoff game on Peacock after two batters due to an apparent inju...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Twins pitcher Joe Ryan leaves start vs. Blue Jays with right elbow soreness

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan left Sunday’s start against the Toronto Blue Jays with right elbow soreness after facing just two batters

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Playing time fading Caratini will start at catcher and bat cleanup Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Impact After a recent stretch where he made 11 consecutive starts while moving between catcher, first base and designated hitter, Caratini has moved into more of a part-time role. Caratini will be included in the lineup for just the seventh time in the Twins' last 15 games, stepping in behind the plate while top backstop Ryan Jeffers receives the afternoon off.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cole Young has 3 late RBIs to help the Mariners rally past the Twins 5-3 and win the series

Cole Young had three late-inning RBIs for the Seattle Mariners, including the go-ahead two-run single in the ninth in a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

The New York Mets End 12-Game Skid With Win Over Minnesota Twins

The New York Mets broke their 12-game losing streak with a win over the Minnesota Twins, but the drama continued.

APRIL 23 • FOX SPORTS

The New York Mets End 12-Game Skid With Win Over Minnesota Twins

Mets stop 12-game skid with 3-2 win over Twins as Soto returns but Lindor exits with calf injury

Mark Vientos blooped a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the New York Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2 after getting one supersta...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

TJ Friedl has 3-run double in 9th, and Reds rally for 7-4 win in 10 for 3-game sweep of Twins

TJ Friedl hit a go-ahead, three-run double in the ninth inning, Rece Hinds added a two-run double in the 10th, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Sunda...

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Drawing 10th straight start Caratini will start at designated hitter and will bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Though Caratini doesn't sit atop the depth chart at any spot, he's been able to see steady playing time this season through his duties as the Twins' backup catcher and as a platoon partner for the left-handed-hitting Kody Clemens. Caratini will draw his 10th consecutive start Wednesday, with six coming at first base or DH against lefties and the other four coming as a catcher versus righties when Ryan Jeffers has received a breather.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs three-run homer Caratini went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run, an additional run scored and two walks in Monday's 13-6 victory over the Red Sox.

Impact Caratini's lone hit was a loud one, as he crushed a Garrett Crochet cutter into the second deck for a three-run homer to extend the Twins' lead to double digits in the second inning. The veteran switch hitter has seen ample playing time between catcher and first base to open the 2026 campaign, appearing in 14 games while hitting .271/.373/.354 with a homer, a double, five runs and eight RBI.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Caratini, Jeffers hit 2 of Minnesota's 4 homers in a 13-6 win over Red Sox

Victor Caratini and Ryan Jeffers each homered and drove in three runs and the Minnesota Twins knocked out Boston’s Garrett Crochet in the second inning en route to a 13-6 victory

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Twins hammer Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet for 11 runs and 9 hits in 1 2/3 innings

Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet was battered by the Minnesota Twins for 11 runs — 10 earned — and nine hits in 1 2/3 innings Monday night

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Tristan Gray hits 3-run homer as Twins rough up Max Scherzer, beat Blue Jays 8-2

Tristan Gray hit a three-run home run, Kody Clemens added a solo blast and the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Piling up starts Caratini will start at catcher and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact With top backstop Ryan Jeffers receiving the afternoon off, Caratini will fill in behind the dish in what marks the latter's seventh consecutive start. Caratini has made three starts at first base, three at catcher and one at designated hitter during that stretch, but he's largely benefited from the Twins facing four left-handed starters in those seven games. The Twins are still likely to use Caratini on more of a part-time basis against right-handed pitching.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three runs Caratini went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Monday's 7-3 victory over the Tigers.

Impact Caratini was a run-producing force, driving in three runs as part of his second two-hit performance of the young campaign. Through seven games, the veteran is hitting .269/.333/.269 with no extra-base hits and four RBI. While he's not entrenched as an everyday player, Caratini has seen frequent opportunities, spelling Ryan Jeffers behind the plate and drawing starts at first base over Kody Clemens against left-handed pitching.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Unreal bounce helps Twins shut down Tigers in crucial spot MINNEAPOLIS – Sometimes the ball just bounces your way. The Twins got a key out on what looked like a wild pitch Monday night, when a ball c...

APRIL 7 • MLB.COM

Keaschall hits a 2-run homer and the Twins hold on for a frigid 7-3 win over the Tigers

Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and four Minnesota relievers combined for four scoreless innings as the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on a frigid night

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Making third straight start Caratini will start at first base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact Caratini will be included in the lineup for the third game in a row, with two starts coming at first base and one at catcher. With the Twins facing a lefty starter (Noah Cameron) for the second straight game, Caratini will fill in at first base for the left-handed-hitting Kody Clemens, who should continue to occupy the large side of a platoon moving forward. Caratini's playing time versus right-handed pitching will likely be more sporadic, but he'll see occasional starts against them either at catcher or designated hitter.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start at first base Caratini started at first base and went 1-for-3 in Thursday's 2-1 loss against the Orioles.

Impact It looks like Caratini could be Minnesota's starting first baseman against left-handed pitchers. At the least, it shows new manager Derek Shelton isn't afraid to use both Caratini and Ryan Jeffers in the same lineup. Caratini may get more playing time than expected in the backup catcher role.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement

The Detroit Tigers and two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal have their sights set on winning the AL Central for the first time since 2014

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Twins acquire Minor League arm in trade with Rox for Julien, Ohl MINNEAPOLIS – The Edouard Julien era in Minnesota is over. The Twins traded Julien, along with right-hander Pierson Ohl, to the Rockies on W...

JANUARY 28 • MLB.COM

Tom Pohlad quickly gets to work as new leader of Twins on rebuilding trust from fans and players

One of Tom Pohlad’s priorities over his first month as controlling owner of the Minnesota Twins was personal phone calls to fans who have not renewed season tickets

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Twins bring back Taylor Rogers to fortify bullpen with 1-year, $2M contract, finalize Caratini deal

The Minnesota Twins have signed left-hander Taylor Rogers to a one-year, $2 million contract to bring the veteran reliever back to his original team and help fortify a revamped bul...

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Notes: Twins seeking RHP for 'pen; Jeffers to be primary catcher MINNEAPOLIS – The Twins’ bullpen looks stronger than it did a week ago, but it remains a work in progress. The club was finalizing deals wit...

JANUARY 24 • MLB.COM

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