Twins notes: David Festa’s first start, Byron Buxton’s legs and Austin Martin injured
Plus the Twins' plans for Zebby Matthews and an update on Brooks Lee's rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul.
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Twins lose Luke Keaschall to fractured forearm, trade for Kody Clemens
There's no initial timetable to return for Keaschall, who has been extraordinary in his first week with the Twins.
Fri, Apr 25
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Twins changing catcher plan to lean more on Ryan Jeffers over Christian Vázquez
After two seasons of splitting playing time evenly, the Twins are hoping a catcher shakeup leads to a much-needed offensive boost.
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Reasons for all 30 MLB teams to be optimistic, pessimistic based on early season returns
No matter where your team stands through the first five weeks of the season, there are signs of hope and concern.
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Thu, Apr 24
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Carlos Correa: ‘My swing sucks right now.’ Plus Twins takeaways following White Sox series
It’s not an issue with his left wrist or a bad approach, Correa contends.
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Twins rookie Luke Keaschall running wild, ties MLB record with 5 steals in first 5 games
The top-100 prospect has jump-started a struggling Twins lineup, hitting .353 and using his speed to wreak havoc on opposing defenses.
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Another ‘good sign’ as Royce Lewis nears start of rehab assignment
If Lewis arrives at the park in good shape Thursday, he potentially could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Friday.
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Twins greats Tony Oliva, Kent Hrbek recovering after recent strokes
Oliva, 86, and Hrbek, 64, are recovering after each suffered a stroke in the past month, a team official confirmed Wednesday night.
Wed, Apr 23
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Rocco Baldelli knows he’s on hot seat amid Twins’ poor start: ‘You can just never quit’
Hours before the Twins opened what could be the most important homestand of his career, Baldelli acknowledged his precarious position.
