The Twins announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander and top pitching prospect Zebby Matthews, a move that was reported yesterday. In a corresponding move, the club has designated right-hander Scott Blewett for assignment. Blewett, 28, signed a minor league deal with the Twins over the winter and was selected to the big league roster last week. He made one … [Read more...] about Twins Designate Scott Blewett For Assignment
Mike Cubbage Passes Away
Former major league infielder and coach Mike Cubbage has passed away after a battle with cancer, according to a report from Bradley Locker of the New York Post. He was 74. Cubbage played parts of eight seasons between 1974-81. A left-handed hitter, he was drafted by the Washington Senators in the second round in 1971. The Senators had also taken Cubbage in the sixth round of … [Read more...] about Mike Cubbage Passes Away
Matt Bowman Opts Out Of Twins Deal
The Twins released right-hander Matt Bowman, per an announcement from the St. Paul Saints, their Triple-A affiliate (hat tip: Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, on X). The 33-year-old Bowman had been pitching well with the Saints and exercised an opt-out clause over the weekend (as first reported by the New York Post’s Jon Heyman). Minnesota had until today to … [Read more...] about Matt Bowman Opts Out Of Twins Deal
Twins’ Brock Stewart To Undergo Shoulder Surgery
Twins right-hander Brock Stewart is headed for season-ending arthroscopic surgery to clean up his right shoulder, he tells Bally’s Audra Martin (X link). There’s no significant structural damage, and Stewart says he’s anticipating he’ll be ready for spring training after a projected rehab period of five to six months. It’s a frustrating development for Stewart, who was away … [Read more...] about Twins’ Brock Stewart To Undergo Shoulder Surgery
Joe Ryan Diagnosed With Grade 2 Teres Major Strain
The Twins received bad news following right-hander Joe Ryan’s MRI, as he’s been diagnosed with a Grade 2 teres major strain that’ll threaten the remainder of his season, manager Rocco Baldelli announced to the Twins beat this morning (X link via Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com). It’s a more serious injury than the Twins initially anticipated, and while Baldelli didn’t entirely rule … [Read more...] about Joe Ryan Diagnosed With Grade 2 Teres Major Strain