The Minnesota Twins made major roster changes Tuesday after losing catcher Ryan Jeffers to a fractured left hamate bone and optioning infielder Royce Lewis to Triple-A.
Ryan Jeffers is headed to the injured list following surgery scheduled for Wednesday. He is expected to miss six to eight weeks after fouling a ball off his hand late in Monday's game. Jeffers had been hitting .295 with seven home runs this season.
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Brooks Lee came off the bench to deliver a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning, powering the Minnesota Twins to a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday at Target Field. The win completed a four-game sweep for Minnesota. Lee, who entered the game mired in a 5-for-30 slump, became the hero in a rally sparked by Matt Wallner and Victor Caratini.
With six days until Opening Day, the Minnesota Twins optioned Zebby Matthews to Triple-A St. Paul and released Liam Hendriks, Andrew Chafin, and Gio Urshela. Mick Abel secured a spot in the season-opening starting rotation after strong spring performance. The moves provide clarity to the roster amid ongoing bullpen questions.
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The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Jackson Chourio on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left hand hours before their season opener on Thursday. The 22-year-old is expected to miss at least the first two to four weeks of the regular season. Switch-hitter Blake Perkins was recalled from Triple-A to fill Chourio's spot on the roster.
Byron Buxton was removed from the Minnesota Twins' home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays after being hit by a pitch. The Twins announced he suffered a right forearm contusion, with X-rays coming back negative. The incident occurred in the seventh inning at Target Field.
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Toronto Blue Jays leadoff hitter George Springer suffered a fractured left big toe during Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Toronto. The team announced the injury after an initial X-ray showed a probable small fracture, with Springer now undergoing a CT scan to determine severity. The setback adds to the Blue Jays' extensive early-season injury problems.
As 2026 MLB spring training progresses, the New York Mets provided updates on player injuries and roster transactions. Following initial league-wide injury reports, the team detailed setbacks for infielders and pitchers—ranging from Opening Day returns to 2027—with minor league signings and waiver claims bolstering depth.
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The Los Angeles Angels placed veteran catcher Travis d'Arnaud on the 10-day injured list Friday with right foot plantar fasciitis. Omar Martinez was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake to fill the roster spot.