The Twins won their season-opener against the Royals yesterday, jumping out to a quick 1-0 lead with a first-inning homer off the bat of burgeoning star Royce Lewis. The former No. 1 overall pick singled in his next at-bat but departed shortly thereafter, coming up lame when going first-to-third on a Carlos Correa double. The Twins announced that Lewis had a quadriceps injury. … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Twins, E-Rod, Dodgers, Jackson
Twins Select Daniel Duarte, Place Anthony DeSclafani On 60-Day Injured List
The Twins announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of right-handed reliever Daniel Duarte from Triple-A St. Paul. He’ll make the team’s Opening Day roster. Right-hander Anthony DeSclafani, who’s dealing with a season-jeopardizing elbow strain, has been placed on the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Minnesota also placed righty Josh … [Read more...] about Twins Select Daniel Duarte, Place Anthony DeSclafani On 60-Day Injured List
Rays To Acquire Niko Goodrum, Select Him To 40-Man Roster
The Rays are acquiring utilityman Niko Goodrum from the Twins and will add him to their 40-man roster, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Rays’ interest in Goodrum was first reported yesterday afternoon. Goodrum had an upward mobility clause in his minor league deal with Minnesota. He triggered that clause, which requires the Twins to gauge interest around the … [Read more...] about Rays To Acquire Niko Goodrum, Select Him To 40-Man Roster
Rays Interested In Niko Goodrum
The Twins announced today that infielder/outfielder Niko Goodrum has been reassigned to minor league camp, indicating he won’t be on the club’s Opening Day roster. Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports that Goodrum has triggered an assignment clause and that the Rays have interest in him. Goodrum signed a minor league deal with the Twins in December. An assignment clause, … [Read more...] about Rays Interested In Niko Goodrum
Twins To Place Justin Topa On 15-Day Injured List
The Twins’ injury-riddled bullpen has lost another pitcher, as right-hander Justin Topa will start the season on the 15-day injured list due to left knee tendinitis. President of baseball operations Derek Falvey told reporters (including Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press) that Topa suffered the injury by jamming his foot while backing up home plate in a Spring … [Read more...] about Twins To Place Justin Topa On 15-Day Injured List