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Dealing with elbow inflammation Littell was diagnosed with right elbow inflammation after Friday's loss to the Royals, Audra Martin of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Littell felt something in his arm after throwing a pitch in the sixth inning and was forced out of the game afterward. It's unclear how much time the right-hander will miss as a result of the elbow issue, but manager Rocco Baldelli said after the game that he doesn't believe the injury is very serious, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparant arm injury Littell left Friday's game against the Royals in the sixth inning with an apparent arm injury.

Impact Littell left after feeling something in his arm after throwing a pitch. He gave up two runs and a home run in one-third of an inning. After giving up just four home runs in 37 innings last season, he's giving up five home runs in 6.1 innings this season.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to alternate camp Littell was optioned to Minnesota's alternate camp Wednesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

Impact This move frees up a spot on the roster for Wednesday's starter, Rich Hill, who was activated from the IL. Littell made two appearances during his most recent stay with the big club, allowing one run while recording two strikeouts in two innings.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Junis expected to start for Kansas City against Minnesota

The Kansas City Royals face the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Musgrove expected to start for Pittsburgh against Minnesota

The Minnesota Twins host the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 4, 2020 • Associated Press

Civale, Indians to face Clippard, Twins

The Minnesota Twins host the Cleveland Indians

AUGUST 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Maeda, Sano power Twins past Indians 3-0

Miguel Sanó hit a pair of homers and Kenta Maeda pitched six scoreless innings in his home debut for Minnesota as the Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0 on Saturday

AUGUST 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Littell (hamstring) to IL; Alcala recalled The Twins placed reliever Zack Littell on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a left hamstring strain and recalled right-hander Jorge A...

AUGUST 1, 2020 • MLB.COM

García homers twice as White Sox pound Twins 10-3

Leury García homered from both sides of the plate, helping Dallas Keuchel and the Chicago White Sox pound the Minnesota Twins 10-3

JULY 25, 2020 • Associated Press

AL Central Preview Capsules

JULY 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Could be used for multiple innings Littell threw three innings in Tuesday's scrimmage and could be used in longer outings the season, MLB.com reports. "With a guy like Zack, and some other guys that have been start...

Impact Littell improved in his second season in the majors last year (2.68 ERA) due to increased velocity (93.8 mph average fastball), reduced walks (6.2%) and keeping the ball in the park (0.97 HR/9). It looks like he will win a role as a middle reliever and could be used for longer outings if a starter is unable to pitch long into games as they ramp up.

JULY 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

After breakout season, Zack Littell aims to re-earn bullpen spot FORT MYERS, Fla. — Zack Littell finished last season with a 2.68 earned-run average. He gave up just one earned run in his last 16 appearanc...

MARCH 8, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Twins place Odorizzi on 10-day IL, recall Littell

Minnesota Twins starter Jake Odorizzi landed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a blister on his pitching hand

JULY 3, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Twins reinstate Garver from injured list, option Littell to Triple-A

The Minnesota Twins announced Sunday they reinstated catcher Mitch Garver from the 10-day injured list and optioned right-hander Zack Littell to Triple-A.

JUNE 2, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

LEADING OFF: Angels' Ohtani returns to mound, Nola vs Lester

LEADING OFF: Angels rookie Ohtani returns to mound for first time in nearly three months, Nola-Lester matchup in Philly

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

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