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Twins right-hander Cole Sands is headed for surgery to remove loose bodies and bone spurs from his right elbow, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. He’s expected to miss the rest of the season.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / July 28

Twins place RHP Cole Sands (elbow) on injured list

The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Cole Sands on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow strain, just two days after activating him from the IL for a right forearm strain.

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Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Twins Place Cole Sands On 15-Day IL, Promote John Klein

The Twins announced that right-hander Cole Sands has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm strain. The placement is retroactive to April 29. Right-hander John Klein was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Klein was already added to Minnesota’s 40-man roster last November in advance of the Rule 5 draft.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / February 27

Twins Demolished By Yankees, Signaling True Return of Baseball Season

Ah, baseball season. With spring training in full swing, it's nice to have the familiar sights and sounds of America's pastime back. Green grass, blue skies, the sound of a ball hitting a glove or the barrel of a bat, and the Minnesota Twins getting mercilessly obliterated by the New York Yankees.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 27, 2025

Twins' bullpen struggles against Nationals with trade deadline looming

This year's trade deadline continues to loom over the Twins, and another 7-2 blowout loss to the Nationals on Sunday might've answered what their strategy should be before Thursday.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / July 6, 2025

Twins Bullpen Stands Strong Against Rays Amid Decimated Rotation

The Minnesota Twins got a big-time performance on Saturday in a 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. After a walk-off victory on Friday to

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / January 29, 2025

Does Cole Sands Have a Future in the Minnesota Twins' Starting Rotation?

You, sobbing: You can't just call every good pitcher with plus stuff and a deep arsenal a starter! It doesn't wor that way! Me, pointing at Cole Sands: Starter

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / December 18, 2024

How Cole Sands Raised His Ceiling

Better velocity, a new primary pitch, and better command of it all unlocked a new level Ok, Twins fans. Raise your hand if you predicted Cole Sands would lead all Minnesota relievers in innings pitched in 2024.

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Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / September 12, 2024

At a Moment of Stormy Seas, the Twins Can Feel Safe With Cole Sands

The Twins are beset by problems on all sides. Their two best hitters? Injured. Their best defenders up the middle? Injured. The rest of the lineup? Mostly not hitting.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / August 19, 2024

With Each Passing Day, Playoff Cole Sands Becomes a More Real and Important Part of Twins' Future

It might just be the least sexy of the Twins' recent developmental pitching wins. Not even the team was hoping it would be an important one. But yes, this is happening.

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Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / July 24, 2024

These 3 Resurgent Twins Forced Their Way Right Back Into the Team's Plans

Coming into this season, it appeared that Cole Sands, Trevor Larnach and Simeon Woods Richardson were all on the verge of potentially fizzling out from the Twins organization.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / May 17, 2024

Is Cole Sands Heading Down the Same Path Jordan Balazovic Did in 2023?

Cole Sands was one of the Twins' best relievers in April. However, his recent stretch of appearances has left more to be desired. Is the 26-year-old right-handed hurler heading down the same path as another failed starter-turned-reliever?

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / April 19, 2024

Cole Sands Has Been Weirdly Good

Cole Sands is the most recent in a line of former starting pitching prospects to find their footing in the Twins' bullpen. He’s been nothing short of dominant in 2024, but in a very weird way.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / April 13, 2024

Make It Official! Twins 4, Tigers 1: Castro Crushes and Sands Saves

Grabbing both sides of a doubleheader is never an easy task, and even less so when calling upon a spot starter. In the nightcap though, Minnesota watched Simeon Woods Richardson shove for his first career major league victory, and Willi Castro's home run allowed for Cole Sands to grab his second ca...

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / February 14, 2024

How Should the Minnesota Twins Use Their Last Bullpen Spot?

In 2023, the Minnesota Twins' eighth bullpen spot was occupied primarily by a young stretch reliever (usually Cole Sands or Josh Winder) who could be used in an emergency.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / February 9, 2024

How Cole Sands Could Turn the Corner in the Twins Bullpen

When the Twins took Cole Sands in the 5th round of the 2018 MLB Draft, they hoped they had unearthed a hidden gem. So far, he's been unable to shine in the big leagues.