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Fort Myers Mighty Mussels outfielder Walker Jenkins (27) catches a ball from the dugout during the second inning of a game against the Tampa Tarpons at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers on Friday, June 28, 2024.

Twins' top prospect Walker Jenkins can't shake nagging ankle injury

If Walker Jenkins is going to rise fast through the Minnesota Twins' farm system, he's going to need his ankle to start cooperating.

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Fort Myers Mighty Mussels outfielder Walker Jenkins (27) catches a ball from the dugout during the second inning of a game against the Tampa Tarpons at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers on Friday, June 28, 2024.
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Twins' top prospect Walker Jenkins can't shake nagging ankle injury

If Walker Jenkins is going to rise fast through the Minnesota Twins' farm system, he's going to need his ankle to start cooperating.

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Apr 29, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) makes contact with the outfield wall after making a sliding catch in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Buxton makes amazing catch but Cleveland beats Twins on walk-off homer

Kyle Manzardo saw three pitches from Louis Varland and he parked the last 364 feet away from home plate into the right field stands for a walk-off homer, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins Tuesday night at Progressive Field.

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Aug 17, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; The tarp covers the field as the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers is postponed at Progressive Field.
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Tuesday's Twins-Guardians game delayed by weather in Cleveland

Radar suggests the teams should be able to get the game in after a bit of a delay.

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Minnesota Twins left fielder Harrison Bader reacts after walking in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on April 28, 2025.
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Twins start fast, collect season-high 17 hits in blowout win over Guardians

Edouard Julien hit a first-pitch homer and Minnesota never looked back in Monday's victory.

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Sep 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) celebrates with right fielder Matt Wallner (38) after hitting a grand slam against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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Twins injury updates: When will Royce Lewis, Matt Wallner return?

Lewis and Wallner are at different stages of their recovery from hamstring injuries.

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Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) reacts to the crowd with outfielder Harrison Bader (12) and teammates after the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Target Field.
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After huge homestand against bad teams, Twins face key test in Cleveland

The Twins went 5-1 against the White Sox and Angels to breathe life back into their season. Now they face a tougher challenge against the Guardians on the road.

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Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on April 27, 2025.
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Joe Ryan delivers season-high 11 strikeouts, pitching Twins to sweep of Angels

Ryan gave up just four hits while fanning 11 in his seven-inning start on Sunday.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on April 26, 2025.
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Hot start at the plate, strong performances from pitching staff lead Twins past Angels

Simeon Woods Richardson gave the Twins an excellent start, and he got a lot of early run support Saturday afternoon.

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Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Kody Clemens runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the sixth inning during spring training at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla., on March 7, 2025.
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Twins acquire versatile infielder Kody Clemens from Phillies

Minnesota also placed Luke Keaschall on the 10-day injured list on Saturday.

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Apr 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning at Target Field.
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Byron Buxton, Twins crush Angels as Pablo Lopez returns to mound

Lopez was solid and the Twins' offense broke out for a season-high 11 runs on Friday night.

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Apr 23, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second base Luke Keaschall (15) walks on pitches from Chicago White Sox right fielder Joshua Palacios (47) in the third inning at Target Field.
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Twins rookie Luke Keaschall hit by pitch, suffers broken forearm

Keaschall was hit in the forearm in his first at-bat on Friday night against the Angels.

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Feb 22, 2025; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez (49) in the dugout during their game against the Atlanta Braves at Lee Health Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Chris Tilley-Imagn Images
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Pablo Lopez reinstated from injured list, Royce Lewis on rehab assignment

Lopez is back after tweaking his hamstring in early April. How long before Lewis is back? It still might be a little while.

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Apr 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) looks on against the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning at Target Field.
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'My swing sucks right now': Amid struggles, Twins' Correa says he's healthy

It's been an ugly start to the season at the plate for Correa, the Twins' highest-paid player by a wide margin.

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A solitary fan sits in a section and watches in a drizzle as the Chicago White Sox play the Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on April 24, 2025.
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Twins shut out by White Sox as rain ends game after seven innings

Thursday's game was called after entering a rain delay after the seventh inning.

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From left, former Minnesota Twins Rod Carew, Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek acknowledge the crowd as they are introduced for the Twins Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Joe Mauer (not pictured) before the game with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Target Field in Minneapolis on Aug. 5, 2023.
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Twins legends Tony Oliva, Kent Hrbek recovering from recent strokes

The Twins Hall of Famers are both recovering from strokes suffered in April.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Willi Castro fields at a ground ball against the New York Mets in the ninth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on April 15, 2025.
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Twins place Willi Castro on 10-day injured list, recall Mickey Gasper

Minnesota also optioned David Festa to St. Paul, clearing a roster spot for Pablo Lopez.

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Apr 23, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; The throw to Chicago White Sox shortstop Jacob Amaya (8) is late as Minnesota Twins second base Luke Keaschall (15) slides safe into second base in the third inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
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Buxton blasts off, Keaschall strong again as Twins take down White Sox

Byron Buxton struck out in his first three at-bats Wednesday night, but he erupted with a 414-foot, two-run homer to give the Twins a comfortable cushion late in a 6-3 win over the White Sox.

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Aug 12, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third base Royce Lewis (23) against the Kansas City Royals in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
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Twins' Royce Lewis runs for third day in a row; rehab assignment looms

Make it three days in a row of Royce Lewis running on the field as he rehabs his way back from a hamstring injury.

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Apr 22, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Luke Keaschall (15) hits a single against the Chicago White Sox in the fifth inning at Target Field.
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Luke Keaschall makes Twins history in impressive first four MLB games

Keaschall is off to a fantastic start for the Twins, showing off both his bat and his wheels.

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on April 22, 2025.
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Trevor Larnach's homer, incredible catch from Byron Buxton help Twins edge White Sox

Bailey Ober's strong start, Larnach's two-run shot in the eighth and a great ninth-inning catch from Buxton led Minnesota to a win Tuesday night.

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Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on April 2, 2025.
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Twins injuries: Pablo Lopez nearing return, Royce Lewis runs bases

Minnesota does not have a starter announced for Thursday's game. Coincidence?

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Apr 19, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall (15) in action against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Luke Keaschall batting third in battle between AL's worst two teams

Luke Keaschall has burst onto the MLB scene so impressively that he's going to be batting third in the lineup for his debut at Target Field.

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Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton gets high fives in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning at Truist Park in Cumberland, Ga., on April 20, 2025.
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Twins move up start times for pair of weekend games against Angels

Friday and Sunday's games were moved up a half hour to accommodate the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;San Diego Padres first base coach David Macias (46) and Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon (14) check on San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez (4) as he lies on the field after colliding with Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) (not pictured )on the first base line in the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
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Ex-Twins star Luis Arraez stretchered off the field, taken to hospital

Luis Arraez, the former Minnesota Twins batting champ who now stars for the San Diego Padres, is in stable condition at a Houston hospital following a scary collision during Sunday night's game between the Padres and Astros.

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Apr 20, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) reacts after being called out on strikes against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning at Truist Park.
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After sweep in Atlanta, Twins' season is already on life support

Teams that start this poorly almost never rally to make the playoffs. The 2025 Twins are in deep trouble already.

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