Twins Recall Tyler Duffey, Option Aaron Slegers
The Minnesota Twins announced Thursday they've recalled pitcher Tyler Duffey from Class AAA Rochester.
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The Minnesota Twins announced Thursday they've recalled pitcher Tyler Duffey from Class AAA Rochester.
The Kansas City Royals nearly blew a nine-run lead before holding on for a 11-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Byron Buxton is going back on the Minnesota Twins disabled list, while right-hander Ervin Santana has had a setback while rehabbing in the minors.
Alcides Escobar, however, sent a drive to left field with two outs in the 14th inning Tuesday night to give the Royals a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Miguel Sano belted a two-run homer, Eddie Rosario hit a three-run double and the Minnesota Twins snapped a four-game skid with an 8-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.
The Mariners swept the three-game series and have won eight of their last nine.
The San Diego Padres acquired pitcher Phil Hughes from the Minnesota Twins on Sunday for minor catcher Janigson Villalobos, hoping the former All-Star can find his form in a new spot.
After seeing long fly balls to center field die on the warning track as the night progressed, Mike Zunino knew if he got a chance at one swing to end it, he was going to do all he could to not hit it to center.
James Paxton made one mistake, missing on his location with the only pitch he wanted back from another dominant performance.
The Twins reinstated third baseman Miguel Sano after he missed the last 24 games with a strained left hamstring.
Kyle Gibson (1-3) gave up three runs and six hits in six innings. He is 0-3 in nine starts since winning at Baltimore on March 31.
Minnesota Twins' Lance Lynn gave up five hits over 6 2/3 innings in his most efficient outing of the season.
Phil Hughes, who is making $13.2 million this season and due the same salary in 2019, has a 6.75 ERA in 12 innings.
Jose Berrios (5-4) struck out nine, giving up just three hits and two walks over eight innings.
Logan Morrison hit a two-run double to give the Minnesota Twins' offense a much-needed lift, and four relievers worked 3 1/3 scoreless innings in a 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
