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The Twins' superstar left Friday's win over Brazil early after getting hit by a pitch.
Tony Liebert|
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Tim Capurso|
Shawn Childs|
Jenkins appears to be the latest top Twins prospect who has a hard time staying healthy.
Will Ragatz|
Abel has shined in his first two outings for Minnesota this spring. A big year from him would be massive for the Twins' outlook.
Will Ragatz|
Ryan will not pitch in WBC pool play but remains eligible to potentially pitch in the knockout rounds.
Will Ragatz|
It's just spring training, but you know baseball is back when the Twins are losing to the Yankees by a crooked number.
Will Ragatz|
Following his UCL surgery, the Rockies buy low on Pablo López, targeting 2027 when he could return as a frontline starter and rotation anchor.
Ryan Shea|
Since losing Pablo Lopez for the season, the Twins have dodged injury scares involving Lewis and Joe Ryan.
Will Ragatz|
Festa was already a candidate for a move to the bullpen, but his latest injury might make that even more logical.
Will Ragatz|
Royce Lewis was scratched from the Twins lineup on Thursday due to tightness in his right side after running the bases before an exhibition game against the Pirates. According to Dan Hayes, the Twins decided to pull him from the lineup as a precaution.
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