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The Minnesota Twins were 15-20, 5th in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins eked out a win over the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 at Target Field.

Twins Daily Vibe Check
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slipping in the division

Hard to feel good about the data. Dropped to 5th from 3th in the standings. Also weighing on the score: a -5 run differential. Even the close losses add up.

Twins Game on May 04

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Twins Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins eked out a win over the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 at Target Field.

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Twins Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Guardians
1817.514 L1
Tigers
1817.514 W2
White Sox
1618.4711.5 L1
Royals
1519.4412.5 W3
Twins
1520.4293.0 W1

Minnesota Twins are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.

Twins Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
27
Ryan Jeffers
4.287.86521
25
Byron Buxton
10.254.84314
22
Brooks Lee
5.255.72018

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
26
Taj Bradley
3-12.851.2241.0
41
Joe Ryan
2-33.721.0638.2
17
Bailey Ober
3-13.551.1338.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
16
Austin Martin
5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
25
Byron Buxton
3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
17
Bailey Ober
6.1 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Twins News

The Minnesota Twins took another gut punch with Joe Ryan's early exit due to elbow soreness, leaving fans to wonder about the stability of a rotation already struggling to find its footing. After a disheartening 4-11 loss to the Blue Jays, the Twins now find themselves floundering at 14-20, with a dismal 2-5 record over the past week. Andrew Morris provided a glimmer of hope with a strong relief outing, but with Ryan potentially sidelined, the team's depth will be tested more than ever. The looming trade deadline adds urgency as the Twins may need to consider parting with key players if their trajectory doesn't improve soon. This organization can't afford to let the season slip away, the time for decisive action is now.

Sources
AL Injury Notes: Raleigh, Suarez, Jenkins, Smith
Mlbtraderumors
AL Injury Notes: Raleigh, Suarez, Jenkins, Smith
Cal Raleigh has missed the Mariners‘ last two games after he felt soreness in his right side in the aftermath of Friday’s game, and the team and the catcher are still waiting on MRI results to determine the extent (if any) of the injury.  Speaking with the Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish and other reporters today, […]
Joe Ryan Leaves Start With Elbow Soreness
Mlbtraderumors
Joe Ryan Leaves Start With Elbow Soreness
17:44PM: After the game, Twins manager Derek Shelton told Helfand and other reporters that Ryan had imaging done on his elbow and “we’ll kind of evaluate from there.  We have the off day [Monday], and then we’ll go off that.” 1:05PM: Twins right-hander Joe Ryan was pulled two batters into his start on Sunday against […]
Morris soaks in first beer shower after stalling Blue Jays in early relief effort
MLB.com
Morris soaks in first beer shower after stalling Blue Jays in early relief effort
MINNEAPOLIS -- On a day the Twins lost Joe Ryan to injury, they won a game the way they’ll have to do a lot if Ryan is to be out for a while: with contributions from all over the roster. Andrew Morris and Taylor Rogers led a brilliant performance from
Ryan's early exit (elbow soreness) deals Twins rotation another blow
MLB.com
Ryan's early exit (elbow soreness) deals Twins rotation another blow
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins might be facing another significant starting pitching injury after Joe Ryan was removed from Sunday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays after two batters due to right elbow soreness. Ryan struck out Yohendrick Piñango and walked Kazuma Okamoto, then called catcher Victor Caratini to the mound.
What Joe Ryan’s injury scare could mean for Twins, trade market
Puckettspond
What Joe Ryan’s injury scare could mean for Twins, trade market
Joe Ryan exited the Twins' Sunday matchup against the Blue Jays after facing just two batters.
3 early candidates for Twins to move at Trade Deadline as 2026 struggles continue
Puckettspond
3 early candidates for Twins to move at Trade Deadline as 2026 struggles continue
It's becoming increasingly likely that the Twins will be sellers at the Trade Deadline. Here are 3 players Minnesota could deal to contending teams.

Twins Upcoming Schedule

The Minnesota Twins visit the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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