Right-handers Trevor Richards and Caleb Boushley both passed through waivers unclaimed following their recent DFAs by the Twins, tweets Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Either could’ve rejected an outright assignment to the minors, but they’ve accepted assignments to the Twins’ Triple-A affiliate in St. Paul. Richards, 31, was the Twins’ lone pickup at this … [Read more...] about Trevor Richards, Caleb Boushley Accept Outright Assignments With Twins
Twins Reportedly Considering Moving Royce Lewis To Second Base
Twins infielder Royce Lewis made his first career appearance at second base yesterday, fielding three innings of work at the position during the club’s win over the Blue Jays. According to a report from Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, that could be the start of what becomes a more permanent move to the keystone as the club ponders Lewis’s defensive future. Lewis is among the … [Read more...] about Twins Reportedly Considering Moving Royce Lewis To Second Base
Twins Select Diego Castillo, Michael Helman; Activate Brooks Lee
The Twins announced a flurry of roster moves this afternoon as they selected the contracts of right-hander Diego Castillo and utility hitter Michael Helman to the big league roster. The club also placed outfielder Manuel Margot on the 10-day IL and activated infielder Brooks Lee from the 10-day IL. To make room for Castillo and Helman on the 40-man roster, left-hander Caleb … [Read more...] about Twins Select Diego Castillo, Michael Helman; Activate Brooks Lee
Twins Claim Michael Tonkin
The Yankees announced that right-hander Michael Tonkin has been claimed off waivers by the Twins. The Yanks had designated him for assignment in recent days. The Twins will need to make a corresponding move to open a 40-man roster spot, as well as an active roster spot once Tonkin reports to the club. Dan Hayes of The Athletic relayed news of the claim on X prior to the … [Read more...] about Twins Claim Michael Tonkin
Twins Designate Trevor Richards For Assignment
The Twins announced their waiver claim of right-hander Michael Tonkin, which was previously reported. To open a 40-man spot, righty Trevor Richards has been designated for assignment. To take the active spot of Richards, the club has selected the contract of righty Caleb Boushley. To open a 40-man spot for Boushley, righty Joe Ryan has been transferred to the 60-day injured … [Read more...] about Twins Designate Trevor Richards For Assignment