Minnesota Twins
Joe Ryan's MRI reveals back inflammation, opening day unaffected
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan received positive news from an MRI after being scratched from a spring training start due to back tightness. The imaging showed only inflammation, with no serious issues, allowing him to rest for a few days while remaining on track for Opening Day. His participation in the upcoming World Baseball Classic remains uncertain.
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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A small raccoon interrupted a spring training baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins on Friday night at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida. The animal navigated through the stands during the top of the second inning, prompting shrieks from spectators. Stadium staff eventually captured it safely near the Twins' dugout.
Os Minnesota Twins acordaram um contrato de um ano, 7 milhões de dólares, com o primeira base e rebatedor designado agente livre Josh Bell, incluindo uma opção mútua para 2027. O acordo atende a uma necessidade chave na primeira base para o time. Bell traz poder veterano após uma sólida temporada 2025 com os Washington Nationals.
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Os Minnesota Twins estão prontos para reter o jardinero Byron Buxton e os arremessadores Joe Ryan e Pablo López enquanto miram construir para a temporada de 2026. O presidente do time Derek Falvey enfatizou adicionar ao elenco em vez de subtrair mais. Relatos indicam que trocas são improváveis a menos que surja uma oferta esmagadora.