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Walker Jenkins is among six players the #MNTwins reassigned to minor-league camp today. Team is down to 59 in camp.

Twins pitcher Bailey Ober hopes mid-camp pause leads to better results this season Ober came into camp with revamped mechanics, then hit a roadblock. He's back on track and excited for the season to come.

After he strengthened his hip and ironed out his mechanics, Bailey Ober was throwing 90 mph in early January, a very good sign. Then it disappeared, which led to a pause in his build up. Now, the #MNTwins is hopeful he's back on track.
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Ready to begin WBC play, Byron Buxton says Twins clubhouse is in good spot Buxton's messages to Twins teammates before he left: "Come out and challenge yourself."

Knowing he would be gone to the WBC, Byron Buxton wanted to get a message across to his #MNTwins teammates. More on that, Walker Jenkins injury news, Joe Ryan’s WBC plans and Bailey Ober’s latest work.

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Joe Ryan had a good bullpen session on Saturday. He'll throw a live BP next, then get into a #MNTwins game.

He won't participate in WBC pool play, but remains in Team USA's designated player pool and could pitch into the second round if the schedule aligns.

Twins have a trio of outfield prospects waiting in the wings. Target Field could be next Walker Jenkins, Emmanuel Rodriguez and Gabriel Gonzalez are close to the majors. Playing together in the Twins' outfield is a possibility.

Together in big league camp, a talented trio of #MNTwins outfielder prospects dreams of the day they play with each other at Target Field.
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Royce Lewis’ MRI results reveal ‘really encouraging news’ for Twins Lewis won’t likely play in a spring training game again for Minnesota until Tuesday, but he expects to resume working out Saturday.

Derek Shelton said after today's game that Royce Lewis likely would have played Thursday if it was the regular season, but they opted for caution instead. #MNTwins
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Royce Lewis’s MRI came back clean. #MNTwins breathe a sigh of relief.

Twins’ rotation takes another hit with David Festa’s shoulder impingement The exhibition season is less than a week old and already the Twins are down three starting pitchers.

David Festa is out with a right shoulder impingement. Plus, updates on Pablo López's surgery and why Taj Bradley opted out of the World Baseball Classic. #MNTwins
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Taj Bradley to stay with Twins, won't pitch for Team Mexico in World Baseball Classic

Story on Taj Bradley opting to stick with the #MNTwins instead of playing in the WBC:
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What I'm seeing at Twins camp: Shelton's early overtures play well with veterans

Derek Shelton has made serious in-roads with #MNTwins veteran players. Plus, a brief look at Kendry Rojas, Liam Hendriks and Connor Prielipp.
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All-Star pitcher Joe Ryan, Twins receive good MRI news: 'All we could ask for'

More on Joe Ryan. #MNTwins
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Joe Ryan: "I didn't do any deep dives and don't have Twitter. ... I'm sorry to scare everyone."
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Good news for #MNTwins: Joe Ryan’s MRI showed only inflammation. Best case scenario.

Twins’ Joe Ryan misses start with sore back, putting WBC participation in jeopardy The Twins sent their All-Star righty to get an MRI after announcing he was a late scratch before a scheduled start against the Red Sox.

#MNTwins await results of Joe Ryan’s MRI after he missed today’s start with lower right back soreness.

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No prob. I gotta get better at commenting here, but I'm at least going to publish stories.

Pablo López to undergo Tommy John surgery, will miss the season

Pablo López is officially out for the season. He'll undergo Tommy John surgery on Weds. #MNTwins
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Twins’ Zebby Matthews looks to build off tough lessons, develop into consistent starter Matthews is one of many young arms vying for the final two spots in the Twins' starting rotation.

Zebby Matthews pitches for the #MNTwins tonight in their exhibition opener. He, Mick Abel and David Festa are the top contenders for the fifth spot in the Twins' rotation with Pablo López out.
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Surgery on table for Twins' Pablo López after MRI reveals significant UCL tear

Only a miracle second opinion would prevent Pablo López from undergoing Tommy John surgery and missing the 2026 season. #MNTwins
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Hours after Tom Pohlad inspires Twins, Pablo López’s early BP exit shows team’s fragility Even if López avoids major injury, the team is still fragile enough that a serious setback could upend its hope of contending.

#MNTwins pitcher Pablo López is scheduled for an MRI after exiting his throwing session Monday with elbow soreness.
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Hours after Tom Pohlad inspires Twins, Pablo López’s early BP exit shows team’s fragility Even if López avoids major injury, the team is still fragile enough that a serious setback could upend its hope of contending.

On an otherwise inspiring day, Pablo López exited the #MNTwins’ first full-squad workout with elbow soreness.
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Byron Buxton happy to still be a Twin, but frustrated by team’s failure to shut down trade rumors Twins star Byron Buxton happy team held onto to core players through an uneasy offseason.

Even though he didn't think he'd be traded, Byron Buxton was frustrated the #MNTwins didn't publicly shut down trade rumors this winter.
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Somewhat surprising nugget: Lewis traveled to Houston frequently over the winter and always stayed with Carlos Correa, whom he's clearly still close to. Doesn't exactly line up with the concocted narrative that Correa was some toxic clubhouse cancer.

Recognizing change was needed, Royce Lewis hired a private hitting coach Lewis described the work with his coach as all-encompassing, a mix of mechanical changes as well as approach.

Last August, Royce Lewis felt like he was on an island when it came time to figure out why he struggled offensively. This offseason, the #MNTwins third baseman hired a private hitting coach for the first time.
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Recognizing change was needed, Royce Lewis hired a private hitting coach Lewis described the work with his coach as all-encompassing, a mix of mechanical changes as well as approach.

Royce Lewis looked inward this offseason and decided to make a big change to his preparation. #MNTwins
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Liam Hendriks beat non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Why would he think arm injuries could stop him?

In May 2023, Liam Hendriks returned to the mound five months after announcing he had cancer. But the three-time All-Star still feels like he's never truly been back. He hopes to change that with the #MNTwins.
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#MNTwins add LHP Andrew Chafin on a minor-league deal with an invite to camp.

Twins, Liam Hendriks reunite on minor-league deal with invite to camp: Sources Hendriks first signed with the organization in 2007 and pitched for the Twins from 2011-13.

Sources: The #MNTwins added relievers Liam Hendriks and Julian Merryweather on minor-league deals with invites to camp.
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With key teammates retained, Joe Ryan is ‘really happy’ to return to Twins Joe Ryan didn't reflect for on the trying final two months of the Twins' 2025 season.

Once he realized Pablo López and Byron Buxton were also staying, Joe Ryan was on board with returning to the #MNTwins. More on his eventful offseason.
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Three burning questions facing the 2026 Twins as spring training opens

With spring training here, how the #MNTwins handle SS in the post-Carlos Correa era is one of the biggest questions facing the team.
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Twins roster projection 2.0: Weak spots and position battles as spring training nears

With a week left before the first spring training workout, we broke down the #MNTwins' 26-man roster. Story w/ @aarongleeman.bsky.social.
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