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After a three-game road win streak in Kansas City, the Red Sox were swept at Fenway by the Minnesota Twins in a 6-5 Sunday loss, underscoring a troubling 2026 pattern of strong road performances not translating at home as interim manager Chad Tracy called the setback a tough feeling.
Willson Contreras sparked a benches-clearing incident at Fenway when he barreled toward home on a hit by Ceddanne Rafaela, colliding with Twins catcher Victor Caratini as the throw beat him to the plate; the exchange led to a brief dugout brawl with no punches thrown, and Contreras later warned the Brewers that retaliation would follow if they hit him again, amid a history of on-field altercations for the Red Sox star.
The Minnesota Twins released veterans Matt Bowman and John Brebbia after both invoked opt-out clauses, leaving Triple-A St. Paul and not adding them to Minnesota’s 40-man roster. Bowman, a 34-year-old with seven MLB seasons, has solid Triple-A numbers this year, while Brebbia, 35, has more MLB experience but has struggled recently, including a high home-run rate. Both players are now free agents and could sign elsewhere, with Bowman potentially drawing a major-league opportunity.
The Minnesota Twins designated Justin Topa for assignment to clear 40-man space for Orlando Arcia, who is being recalled after Royce Lewis was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul following a disappointing start to 2026. Arcia, a veteran with extensive big‑league service time, will join the majors and provide infield depth as Lewis attempts to rebound from a series of injuries; Topa’s DFA creates a window for waivers or a potential trade in the next several days.
The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Taj Bradley on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right pec, retroactive to May 6, and recalled Travis Adams to take his spot. Bradley has a 2.87 ERA through eight starts (47 innings) with strong strikeout efficiency, but his IL stint compounds a rotation that already includes Mick Abel and Pablo Lopez. Joe Ryan is set to return today after elbow discomfort, and with no off-day until May 21, Minnesota must cover at least one more Bradley start, likely via a bullpen game or another call-up.
An MRI found no structural damage in Joe Ryan's elbow after he exited a start with pain; he will throw a bullpen today and could dodge a stint on the injured list, keeping him in Twins' plans and potentially preserving his trade value.
Twins right-hander Joe Ryan left Sunday’s start with right elbow soreness, adding to Minnesota’s rotation concerns as Pablo López is done for the year after elbow surgery and Mick Abel remains sidelined with elbow inflammation. Ryan had opened the season with 5.1 scoreless innings on Opening Day and owns a 3.76 ERA this season; Andrew Morris came on in relief. If Ryan requires an IL stint, prospects like Connor Prielipp and Kendry Rojas could be called up, with Zebby Matthews as another potential rotation option.
Francisco Lindor exited the Mets' 3-2 win over the Twins with a left calf tightness after running the bases; an MRI was planned for Lindor, with manager Carlos Mendoza saying the issue will be evaluated Thursday, while the club also navigates Soto's lingering calf strain and the potential for more injury woes.
Mark Vientos, after a sixth-inning baserunning misstep, delivered the go-ahead single in the eighth to lift the Mets to a 3-2 win over the Twins and snap a 12-game losing streak. The result came as closer Devin Williams struggles linger, but Luke Weaver nailed the final outs and the bullpen held on. A.J. Minter began rehab assignment, while fans reacted to the emotional swing of a long Mets slide.
The Minnesota Twins promoted top pitching prospect Connor Prielipp from Triple-A St. Paul to start his MLB career tonight against the Mets, as injuries have thinned the rotation. A former Alabama star and highly regarded prospect, Prielipp owns strong 2026 numbers (16 2/3 IP, 2.30 ERA, 34.9% strikeout rate) but carries durability concerns and a higher walk rate stemming from past elbow issues, which will shape expectations as he eyes a longer major league stint.
Devin Williams was booed as he blew a tie in the ninth inning of the Mets’ 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins, failing to record an out after walking three and allowing the final two runs; his season ERA rose to 9.95 as New York’s bullpen woes continued and the club extended its skid to 12 games. Add in prior rough outings (grand slam vs. Dodgers, blown save vs. Cubs) and Williams’ mechanical struggles with his changeup, and fans and observers questioned whether the earlier relief from his Yankee-era reputation was a fluke.
The Mets dropped their 12th straight game after Devin Williams allowed two ninth-inning runs in a 5-3 loss to the Twins. Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer early to give New York a 3-0 lead, Nolan McLean pitched well into the seventh, Byron Buxton belted a two-run shot to cut the lead, and Luke Keaschall’s RBI single tied the game at 3-3 in the seventh before Williams exited to boos as the Mets couldn’t muster a comeback and turn to Clay Holmes to try to snap the skid.
The Mets blew a three-run lead and dropped their 12th straight game, 5-3 to the Twins, tying a franchise-long skid and sinking to 7-16—the worst record in baseball. Francisco Lindor homered early, but Devin Williams’ ninth-inning meltdown and a late Twins rally sealed the loss, leaving New York in dire need of a turnaround.
Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini, convicted in July 2025 of first-degree murder, attempted murder and burglary for a 2021 Lake Tahoe killing plot aimed at inheriting his in-laws’ fortune, says he is innocent in a Dateline interview and blames the jury and the justice system; he’s serving life without parole, while his wife’s family dispute and the survivor later died by suicide two years after the attack. Their case is being featured in the Dateline special “On the Shores of Lake Tahoe.”
Boston outfielder Jarren Duran directed an obscene gesture at a fan who allegedly told him to “kill myself” during a game against the Minnesota Twins. Duran said such taunts trigger his mental-health battles, which he discussed publicly in a Netflix series that documented a past depression and suicide attempt. Manager Alex Cora hadn’t witnessed the incident, and crisis resources are provided in the report.