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Twins head trainer: Keaschall, Wallner expected to miss extended time 

Plus: Twins hopeful that Lewis and Castro could return by early May
April 28, 2025

CLEVELAND -- Royce Lewis and Willi Castro are inching closer to returning to the Twins’ active roster, but Matt Wallner and Luke Keaschall are both weeks away from playing in games, the team’s head athletic trainer said Monday.

Latest Twins injuries & transactions

April 28, 2025

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Twins injury news and transactions.

Keaschall hit by pitch, suffers nondisplaced fracture of right forearm 

Twins' No. 3 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, has had hot start to his MLB career
April 26, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- Everything went right for the Twins in Friday night’s 11-4 victory over the Angels. Well, almost everything. Rookie designated hitter Luke Keaschall suffered a nondisplaced fracture of his right forearm in the first inning and will spend the immediate future on the injured list.

Lewis 'felt really good' in first rehab game after hamstring strain

April 26, 2025

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- There was to be no easing into things for Royce Lewis. In the first game of the slugger’s rehabilitation assignment on Friday night, Lewis found himself facing one of the toughest pitchers in the Minor Leagues, and he was repeatedly challenged on the defensive side. •

López activated, to start tonight; Lewis set for rehab stint

April 25, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS – The Twins announced a series of transactions on Thursday morning, but the biggest news came on Friday. Right-hander Pablo López was reinstated from the injured list, and third baseman Royce Lewis, who has not played since mid-March as the result of a strained left hamstring, is slated to

Lewis (hamstring) hoping his next step is rehab assignment

April 23, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins third baseman Royce Lewis went through a workout on Wednesday that he hopes constitutes his final tests before a Minor League rehabilitation assignment. Lewis ran the bases and practiced sliding, and if he recovers well from the activity, his next step should be to appear in a

Twins offer encouraging updates on López, Lewis, Castro

April 22, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- Pablo López threw a bullpen session on Tuesday, likely the last step before he returns to a Major League mound in a game. López suffered a right hamstring strain on April 8 in Kansas City and was placed on the 15-day injured list. He made a rehabilitation start

Lewis running the 'gauntlet,' champing at the bit to return

April 20, 2025

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Twins get good news on recovery front for López, Lewis, Tonkin

April 17, 2025

Though the Twins officially placed Matt Wallner on the injured list on Thursday, they got good news on three other injured players, as Pablo López, Royce Lewis, and Michael Tonkin all took steps forward in their recovery or soon will.

Twins place Wallner (hamstring) on IL, optimistic about Correa (wrist)

April 17, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins made one transaction on Wednesday, announced a move on Thursday and are hoping to avoid a third and a fourth.

Miranda injures left hand carrying case of bottled water

April 16, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- Jose Miranda’s rough week got worse on Monday. The infielder, who committed a baserunning error in the Twins’ Saturday loss to Detroit and was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul after the game, suffered a strange injury Monday. He strained his left hand while trying to handle a case

Twins rally after losing Wallner, Correa: 'We’ve got each other’s backs'

April 15, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- In a season that has already thrown so much at them, the Twins’ Tuesday night game against the Mets threatened to be the worst of the year so far. Then something unusual happened: they won. Minnesota lost two key players due to injury, but held on for a

Twins ace López (hamstring) placed on IL

April 11, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins right-hander Pablo López, who was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain, was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Wednesday. To replace López on the roster, the club recalled David Festa, who will start Friday's game against the Tigers, from Triple-A St. Paul. López

Twins' top prospect Jenkins (ankle) lands on IL

April 9, 2025

KANSAS CITY -- Walker Jenkins, the Twins’ top prospect and the No. 3 prospect in all of baseball per MLB Pipeline, is back on the injured list. Jenkins, 20, experienced “renewed stiffness” in his left ankle, according to Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll. It’s the same ankle that Jenkins sprained

López exits game early with mild right hamstring strain

April 8, 2025

KANSAS CITY -- A challenging start to the season got tougher for the Twins on Tuesday night when starter Pablo López had to be removed in the fifth inning due to right hamstring tightness. It made a painful 2-1 loss to the Royals even tougher to take, though both López

Lewis feeling optimistic in progression from hamstring injury

Lee (back strain) starts rehab assignment at Single-A Fort Myers
April 6, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- He’s probably still several weeks away from Major League games, but Royce Lewis is feeling better and progressing well from the moderate left hamstring strain he suffered in Spring Training. Lewis has been doing baseball activities for about a week and began his running progression on Saturday. “It’s

Buxton OK after HBP, ignites decisive rally: 'He's a jump-starter'

April 5, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS -- Byron Buxton keeps reminding the Twins of what he can do. As if they could forget. Buxton triggered a six-run fourth inning that was all the offense Minnesota would get -- or need -- as the Twins secured their first home win of the season in a 6-1

Jenkins 'tracking well' as Twins prospects gear up for their seasons

March 25, 2025

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Major League Opening Day is set for Thursday, but the Minors get rolling right after that, with Triple-A getting under way on Friday. As the Twins set their roster for the big league team’s season, plans are also coming into place for prospects.

Lee's injury leaves Twins with shortage of healthy infielders

March 23, 2025

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- As of Sunday morning, it seemed the Twins’ position-player roster situation was coming into clearer focus. A few hours later, it was looking more muddled again. Infielder Mickey Gasper, who appeared to be on track to make his first Opening Day roster, suffered a left ankle

Lee (back) improving; Misiewicz, Paddack impressing

March 21, 2025

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Brooks Lee said Friday that his tight lower back had improved since he was scratched from his scheduled appearance Thursday, but it’s unclear how soon he will be able to return to action. Lee went for what he called a precautionary MRI exam after coming into

Lee (back) day to day; Paddack ups the whiff rate

March 20, 2025

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Twins infielder Brooks Lee was a late scratch from his scheduled start at third base on Thursday evening due to what the club called lower back tightness. The concern level over the situation seemed low, and Lee’s status is considered day to day. Still, it’s not

Injury may be frustrating, but Lewis not letting it dampen his spirits

March 18, 2025

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was his usual cheerful self in the clubhouse on Tuesday morning, less than 48 hours after suffering a left hamstring injury that will keep him out for a matter of weeks. Lewis' spirits are good, he said. He’s frustrated, of course.

With Lewis out for Opening Day, how do Twins fill void?

March 17, 2025

BRADENTON, Fla. -- The Twins confirmed Monday what had been widely feared: Royce Lewis will open the 2025 season on the injured list due to a moderate left hamstring strain. It’s unclear at this time how long Lewis will be out, but the word “moderate” indicates that it is a

Canterino undergoes surgery; Twins set rotation

Pablo tunes up for Opening Day with 6-inning start
March 16, 2025

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Twins right-hander Matt Canterino underwent right shoulder surgery recently and will miss the entire 2025 season. It’s yet another setback for the former second-round Draft pick, who has not pitched in a regular-season game since 2022 and has never pitched more than 37 innings in a

Lewis exits with left hamstring strain, set for MRI

March 16, 2025

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was removed from Sunday’s 6-5 loss against the Red Sox due to a left hamstring strain. He will be further evaluated, including receiving an MRI, on Monday. Leading off the bottom of the second inning, Lewis hit a hard grounder to