Jul 5, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley (45) throws to the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Taj Bradley set for Twins debut on Sunday

Originally posted on Minnesota Twins on SI
By Tony Liebert | Last updated Aug 24, 2025 11:43 AM ET

Taj Bradley was viewed as one of the top players the Twins acquired in their trade deadline fire sale. The 24-year-old RHP will finally make his debut with the franchise on Sunday.

After making three starts with Triple-A St. Paul, Minnesota recalled Bradley before Sunday's game against the White Sox, and designated veteran reliever Erasmo Ramirez in a subsequent move.

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Bradley was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Griffin Jax before this year's trade deadline. In three stars with St. Paul, he compiled a 7.53 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 14.1 innings pitched.

The former fifth-round pick was once viewed as a top prospect in Tampa Bay's sytem, but he struggled to transition into the big leagues. He has a 4.61 career ERA in the MLB in 67 career starts with 345.0 innings pitched.

In a season that has seen most fans check out of following the Twins closely, Bradley should have a great opportunity to get his confidence back. That will start on Sunday afternoon in Chicago against the White Sox at 1:10 p.m. CT.