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The Minnesota Twins announced Royce Lewis has been placed on the injured list with a left knee sprain and reliever Cody Laweryson with a right forearm strain; no return timelines were provided. Lewis’s IL stint adds to a history of knee injuries, and Tristan Gray is expected to start at third base in the short term as Minnesota prepares corresponding roster moves ahead of the next game in Toronto.
Parker Meadows was carted off and taken to a Minneapolis hospital with a left-arm injury after colliding with Riley Greene while pursuing Josh Bell's fly ball in the eighth inning of Detroit's 3-1 loss to Minnesota; Greene remained in the game and Meadows is expected to stay overnight for observation.
Twins ace Joe Ryan was scratched from a Grapefruit League start with right-side lower back tightness and is undergoing an MRI to assess the injury, leaving questions about Minnesota's rotation after Pablo López's Tommy John surgery; depending on MRI results, Ryan's spring ramp-up and potential World Baseball Classic involvement could be affected. He posted a 3.42 ERA over 171 innings last season and remains under team control through 2027.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow for the second time after an MRI revealed a significant UCL tear during spring training. The procedure is set for next Wednesday, and López is expected to miss the 2026 season; he previously had Tommy John surgery in 2014.
Twins right-hander Pablo López will undergo Tommy John surgery for a torn UCL, sidelining him for the 2026 season and aiming for a 2027 return. It will be López’s second TJ procedure, after one earlier in his career. He’s been a key part of Minnesota’s rotation, though 2025 was interrupted by a teres major strain and a forearm issue. With López out, Joe Ryan is expected to start Opening Day as Minnesota relies on internal options and offseason additions to fill the vacancy.
Minnesota right-hander Pablo López was diagnosed with a UCL tear in his right elbow and is seeking a second opinion, with season-ending surgery a possibility. The injury threatens López’s 2026 contribution after a strong prior season, and it creates rotation depth questions for the Twins as they evaluate alternatives and potential upgrades.
Twins right-hander Pablo López was sent for an MRI after elbow soreness surfaced during live batting practice, a precaution ahead of spring training. López is coming off a 2025 season shortened by a shoulder strain and forearm discomfort, with no surgery announced. If the MRI reveals an issue, Minnesota could need to adjust its rotation, though López and Joe Ryan headline a deep group of pitching options.
The Minnesota Twins announced Derek Falvey’s departure as president of baseball operations, with GM Jeremy Zoll elevated to the top baseball-ops role while the team searches for a new president of business operations; the move comes amid an ownership reshuffle and a volatile offseason, leaving questions about roster direction and payroll (about $108 million) ahead of spring training.
Colorado Rockies acquire infielder Edouard Julien and right-hander Pierson Ohl from the Minnesota Twins for minor-league RHP Jace Kaminska and cash, while clearing 40-man spots by trading Angel Chivilli and designating Yanquiel Fernández. Julien, a former 2023 rookie standout whose production has declined, provides infield versatility and a controllable timeline, likely at first or second base. Ohl, a 26-year-old with four-seamer experience and strong control, offers starting/relief depth with six years of club control. The trade addresses Colorado’s need for both position player depth and pitching depth as part of a broader front-office reshaping under Paul DePodesta. More to come as the Rockies rebuild.)
The Minnesota Twins have hired Derek Shelton as their new manager following Rocco Baldelli's dismissal after a 70-92 season. Shelton, previously managing the Pittsburgh Pirates, returns to the Twins with familiar faces around him, but his appointment is seen as uninspiring and possibly a temporary fix, with questions about his impact and the team's overall management structure.
The Minnesota Twins have parted ways with manager Rocco Baldelli after a disappointing 70-92 season, missing the playoffs for the fourth time in five years, despite previous successes including division titles and a playoff win in 2023. The team cited the need for new leadership to improve future performance, and a search for a new manager is underway.
The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli after a disappointing 70-92 season, ending his seven-year tenure marked by three division titles, amid fan frustration and a poor finish to the season following significant trades and roster changes.
The Chicago White Sox ended their 205-game losing streak when trailing after eight innings by rallying in the ninth to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3, marking a significant upset in MLB.
ESPN is close to securing exclusive TV and streaming rights for the Minnesota Twins and four other teams from 2026 to 2028, which could lead to increased costs for fans due to the need for multiple subscriptions, including ESPN's direct-to-consumer service and MLB.TV.
The Pohlad family unexpectedly reversed their decision to sell the Minnesota Twins after nearly a year on the market, instead bringing in minority investors to help manage over $400 million in debt, leaving potential buyers and fans shocked and disappointed with the continuation of family control.