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Aaron Judge, back from a rib injury, left the Yankees’ game vs. the Twins with right lower leg tightness after a check-swing grimace; he was pinch-hit for in the sixth, and with the playoff chase looming, New York can’t afford another setback as negotiations for the postseason continue.
Aaron Judge returned from a lengthy injury layoff to launch a three-run homer, powering the Yankees to an 8-3 win over the Twins and clinching a playoff berth, with teammates and coaches encouraged by his timing as postseason approaches.
The Minnesota Twins promoted top outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez from Triple-A St. Paul, lining him up for what should be his MLB debut against Cleveland’s Guardians. At 23, Rodriguez returns from a left thumb UCL surgery in May and has produced .272/.422/.490 with 11 homers in 258 minor-league PAs across three levels this season, though injuries have limited his pro action since 2021. He’s on the 40-man roster with two minor-league options burned, and the Twins could pursue a fourth option year if needed. Expect Rodriguez to contribute in right field or possibly DH as he gets his first majors experience.
Dillon Dingler’s errant throw sparked a three-run frame and Minnesota followed with a 10-run sixth, turning a close game into a 15-2 rout of Detroit. Tigers starter Troy Melton allowed seven runs (five earned) in 5 1/3 innings as Detroit dropped its 14th of 17 and its sixth straight series, while Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers delivered three-run homers for the Twins.
Detroit was crushed 15-2 by Minnesota at Target Field, and the piece argues the lopsided result isn’t due to the youth movement but rather veteran underperformance, casting a cloud over the Tigers’ early promise despite rookies contributing in other ways.
Detroit’s offense remained dormant in an 11-1 defeat to the Minnesota Twins as Jackson Jobe, in his fifth start back from Tommy John surgery, allowed five runs in five innings. The Tigers’ record dropped to 63-74, more than 10 games under .500, with the loss capped by homers from Hao-Yu Lee and Kody Clemens for Minnesota and a debut cameo for Detroit’s John Peck. The outing underscored ongoing struggles on both offense and defense as Detroit tries to regroup after August.
The Minnesota Twins placed Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list with a right hip impingement, his third IL stint of the season, with surgery on the table and no clear return timeline. Gabriel Gonzalez was recalled, and top prospect Walker Jenkins will start in center field as Minnesota pursues a playoff push, though Buxton’s health and recent decline complicate the team’s outlook.
The Minnesota Twins called up their top prospect Walker Jenkins, 21, to make his MLB debut Friday against the Chicago White Sox, aiming to bolster a fading playoff bid. Jenkins is the Twins’ highest-ranked prospect since Byron Buxton and will be their youngest position player to debut since Buxton in 2015, a move tied in part to Buxton’s hip injury.
The Braves were held to a lone run in a 4-1 defeat to the Twins in Minneapolis. Tyler Mahle limited Atlanta to two early runs in 6.2 innings, while Dodd and the bullpen allowed two insurance runs in the eighth. Drake Baldwin provided the only Braves offense with a sixth‑inning homer, and Matt Olson was the sole bright spot among hitters as Atlanta’s slumping bats continued into the series.
The Twins jumped on the Braves with a four-run first inning and rode a steady pitching effort to a 4-2 win at Target Field, as Atlanta failed to homer and left several balls on the warning track with seven opposite-field outs. Martin Perez worked five innings, allowing four runs, while the Braves finally scratched across a run in the fifth on Riley, Baldwin and Acuña Jr., but couldn’t complete the comeback as the Twins bullpen locked it down.
Brooks Lee’s first-inning grand slam gave Minnesota a 5-0 lead, but Philadelphia stormed back to win 7-5 at Target Field, with Bohm’s three-run homer fueling the rally. Dean Kremer pitched five strong innings before faltering in the sixth as the Twins’ August slide (4-10) continues and their wild-card hopes fade. Byron Buxton stressed staying positive and focused on improvements, while Derek Shelton expressed frustration over not being able to add on or hold leads.
Trailing 5-0 after a rough first inning for rookie Andrew Painter, the Phillies staged a dramatic comeback at Target Field. Alec Bohm delivered a three-run homer in the sixth to cut the lead to 5-4, then Bohm added an RBI single in the seventh to tie the game, followed by a two-run hit from Bryan De La Cruz as Philadelphia surged ahead 7-5 before Jhoan Duran locked down the save. The win completed the road-trip sweep and gave Painter reason for optimism despite the early hiccup.
Royce Lewis slugged his 13th homer and has been red-hot since the All-Star break, powering a fantasy-friendly stretch that includes 3 homers, 4 steals, and a .281/.356/.516/.872 line over 73 plates with big exit velocity metrics, as August continues to treat him well. The rest of the recap highlights a slew of notable performances: Kevin McGonigle and Dillon Dingler each went deep for Detroit; Nathaniel Lowe homered in his Cleveland debut after the trade; Zach Neto joined the 20-HR club with 3 RBIs; Marcus Semien and Andrés Giménez contributed multi-hit games with power and speed; Andrew Pinckney notched his first major-league homer in his debut; and Yohel Pozo delivered a homer for Baltimore after being claimed off waivers. Overall, Lewis leads a wave of productive hitters in this fantasy-heavy round-up as the season presses on.
The Twins placed left-hander Joe Ryan on the 15-day injured list with a mild left glute strain, recalling Zebby Matthews to start the series opener in Milwaukee. Ryan has struggled since the All-Star break with reduced velocity and several rough outings, and the IL move can be backdated to Wednesday, potentially keeping him out through Aug. 20 as Matthews steps into a larger rotation role.
The Minnesota Twins plan to promote top shortstop prospect Kaelen Culpepper for his MLB debut during an upcoming series in Milwaukee, which will require a 40-man roster addition and likely a corresponding move off the roster. Culpepper, viewed as the club’s No. 2 prospect, has advanced quickly through the minors and posted strong numbers at Triple-A this season, bringing defensive versatility and potential immediate offensive impact as Minnesota contends for a playoff spot.