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Minnesota Twins right fielder Trevor Larnach (9) hits a single against the Miami Marlins in the fifth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 25, 2024.

Twins place Trevor Larnach on injured list, recall DaShawn Keirsey Jr.

More roster moves for the Twins with the season down to two games.

Minnesota Twins right fielder Trevor Larnach (9) hits a single against the Miami Marlins in the fifth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 25, 2024.

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Twins place Trevor Larnach on injured list, recall DaShawn Keirsey Jr.

More roster moves for the Twins with the season down to two games.

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Minnesota Twins first baseman Jose Miranda (64) runs to third base during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Sept. 8, 2024.

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Twins place Jose Miranda on injured list with two games remaining

Minnesota also optioned Kody Funderburk and recalled Michael Helman and Diego Castillo.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Kody Funderburk (55) pitches against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 5, 2024.

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Twins reinstate Kody Funderburk from injured list, option Jair Camargo

Max Kepler was also transferred to the 60-day injured list.

Minnesota Twins right fielder Matt Wallner (38) hits a single against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 22, 2024.

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Matt Wallner to injured list, Justin Topa reinstated among flurry of Twins moves

Jorge Alcala and Austin Martin are also back with the Twins after brief stints in Triple-A.

Minnesota Twins right fielder Matt Wallner (38) catches a fly ball against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 13, 2024.

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Twins' Matt Wallner to undergo testing on left oblique tightness

Wallner exited after pinch hitting in the sixth inning Tuesday night against the Marlins.

Minnesota Twins right field Max Kepler (26) takes a lead off third base against the Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 21, 2024.

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Twins injury updates: Max Kepler unlikely to return in regular season

But returns for Justin Topa and Chris Paddack haven't been ruled out.

Sep 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) fields a ground ball in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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No Royce Lewis, Byron Buxton in lineup for key game in Cleveland

Lewis is out of the lineup a day after an awkward check swing.

Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) hits a single against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Do the Twins have to worry about Royce Lewis after awkward check swing?

Royce Lewis is the king of bad luck injuries and he gave fans a scare Tuesday night when he was checked out by trainers following an awkward check swing late in Minnesota's 4-1 win over the Guardians.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix on June 25, 2024.

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Max Kepler receives cortisone shot in hip, but still nearing rehab assignment

Kepler is currently on the injured list due to a knee injury.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates with shortstop Carlos Correa (4) after scoring against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on April 30, 2024.

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How Twins are approaching returns of Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton

Both Correa and Buxton are out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Reds.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on July 8, 2024.

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Twins' Carlos Correa hopes to 'hit the ground running'

Correa was reinstated from the injured list on Saturday after missing the last 51 games.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) celebrates after hitting a home run against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on July 10, 2024.

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Carlos Correa returning to Twins Saturday, DaShawn Keirsey Jr. optioned

Correa has been out since July 12 due to right plantar fasciitis.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack (20) delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco on July 14, 2024.

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Injury updates: Paddack eyeing early October, Correa and Kepler 'getting close'

Three injured Twins are trending closer to returns as the season winds down.

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates his solo home run against the New York Mets with teammates in the dugout during the second inning at Citi Field in New York on July 31, 2024.

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Twins' Byron Buxton is back in the lineup and ready to contribute

Buxton was reinstated from the injured list on Thursday.

Fort Myers Mighty Mussels' Emmanuel Rodriguez (13) reacts after hitting a home run during the bottom of the seventh inning of the Single-A MiLB game between the Jupiter Hammerheads and Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, Friday, April 15, 2022, at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla. The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels defeated the Jupiter Hammerheads 12-0.Carole Baskin threw out the first pitch, and the Mussels wore special Tiger-themed jerseys on Big Cat Rescue Night.

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Thumb injury lands Twins' star prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez on IL for third time

Despite shooting up prospect charts, Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez's 2024 season will be defined by injuries.

Jul 31, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets during the second inning at Citi Field.

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Twins' Byron Buxton returns at crucial time, could still reach 100 games played

The Twins need Buxton to find some magic again with the playoffs approaching.

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) reacts to hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field in Minneapolis on Aug. 11, 2024.

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Byron Buxton returning to Twins lineup, Austin Martin optioned

Buxton is going to be activated ahead of Friday's series opener against the Reds.

Minnesota Twins left fielder Manuel Margot (13) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Aug. 15, 2024.

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Manny Margot reinstated from IL, Christian Vazquez back from paternity list

Michael Helman and Jair Camargo were optioned back to Triple-A.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) hits a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on July 8, 2024.

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Watch: Carlos Correa takes live batting practice at Target Field

Four injured Twins got a look at live pitching from High-A Cedar Rapids pitchers Tuesday.

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) hits a solo home run during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field in Minneapolis on Aug. 11, 2024.

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Buxton running again, Cedar Rapids pitchers coming to throw to injured Twins

Buxton has been on the injured list since Aug. 15 due to right hip soreness.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) throws to first base for an out against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco on July 12, 2024.

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New treatment has Twins' Carlos Correa inching closer to return

Correa has been sprinting in cleats for several days.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jonny DeLuca (21) runs out an errant throw to Minnesota Twins first baseman Carlos Santana (30) in the third inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Sept. 5, 2024.

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Twins' Carlos Santana exits Royals game due to illness

Kyle Farmer replaced Santana at first base to start the sixth inning.

Cedar Rapids Kernels' DaShawn Keirsey (24) makes a catch against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute, Wis.

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Twins calling up DaShawn Keirsey Jr. for MLB debut as Max Kepler hits IL

Keirsey will finally get his first opportunity to play in the big leagues.

Aug 9, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) slides into second base with a double against the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning at Target Field.

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Byron Buxton has more hip discomfort, return to Twins likely on hold

Buxton continues to deal with hip pain that has derailed his strong season.

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) looks on during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field in Minneapolis on Aug. 9, 2024.

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Byron Buxton ejected from rehab game after frustration with batter time violation

Buxton struck out in the third inning after being hit with a batter pitch-timer violation.