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On YouTubeMinnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / April 23
A Topa Of Conversion 
What is a “kick change” and how does Justin Topa fit? The 2024 trade of Jorge Polanco was largely a lost season for all parties involved. The Twins traded their long-time middle infielder to Seattle in exchange for two prospects, outfielder Gabriel Gonzalez and pitcher Darren Bowen, as well as starter Anthony Desclafani and reliever Justin Topa.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 19
Twins lineup vs. Braves: Justin Topa will start, Simeon Woods Richardson to follow
Minnesota Twins pitcher Justin Topa is set to make his first career start against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, while scheduled starter Simeon Woods Richardson is expected to follow in bulk relief duty, per the Star Tribune's Phil Miller.
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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 8
Injury updates on Twins pitchers Zebby Matthews, Michael Tonkin, Justin Topa
We've got some injury updates on a few Minnesota Twins pitchers to discuss, courtesy of Minneapolis Star Tribune beat writer Phil Miller. Matthews left Thursday's spring game against the Yankees with a right hip injury after he slipped a bit while fielding a chopper in the infield, but it sounds like he avoided anything serious.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 5
Twins’ oft-injured pitcher Justin Topa leaves spring training action early
Twins reliever Justin Topa faced only two batters on Wednesday's spring training action against the Orioles. He faced only seven batters with noticeably weak velocity and allowed a solo homerun before making an early exit.
Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / January 9
Twins Agree to Terms with All Arbitration-Eligible Players
From Royce Lewis to Justin Topa, the Twins have cost certainty as the offseason starts to wrap up. The Twins have come to terms with all 11 of their arbitration-eligible players on the deadline to submit arbitration figures.
Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / November 24
Twins Bullpen Depth Survives Non-Tender Deadline; Relief Questions Persist
Despite some speculation that Michael Tonkin or Justin Topa might be non-tendered, the Minnesota Twins are set to retain all of their arbitration-eligible players.
Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / November 22
Twins Agree to Contracts with Stewart, Topa, Tonkin; All Arbitration-Eligible Players Tendered
Arbitration season is officially underway. The Twins agreed to contracts with three relievers and tendered contracts to the remaining eight players. Perhaps the most surprising move was the return of Michael Tonkin, who agreed to a $1M salary for next season.
Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / September 26
Better Late Than Never: Justin Topa Arrives, Locks Down Twins Win
With the Twins activating Justin Topa Wednesday, they finally got to realize a bit of value from the Jorge Polanco trade. Is it too late, or can he still help the team as they cling desperately to hope?
Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / September 25
Twins OF Matt Wallner (oblique) out for rest of regular season; RHP Justin Topa activated
The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Matt Wallner on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday because of a left oblique strain, ending his regular season, and activated right-hander Justin Topa, who hasn't pitched all season because of left patellar tendinitis, from the 60-day IL.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 25
Twins injury updates: Justin Topa progressing, Alex Kirilloff's rehab shut down
It’s been a long and frustrating road to recovery for Twins reliever Justin Topa. Topa, whom the Twins acquired in the offseason trade that send Jorge
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 10
Twins injury updates: Brooks Lee hopes he's not down long, Justin Topa suffers setback
Twins infielder Brooks Lee said he's received cortisone shots in his shoulder, and he hopes he's not down long after being placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday due to right biceps tendinitis.
Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / August 6
Justin Topa, Zebby Matthews, and the Twins' Pitching Depth, Should They Need It
Derek Falvey was hired, in part, for his expertise in building a pitching staff. Several years in, there have been a number of success stories. However, in a season in which your fourth, fifth, and sixth starters and three of your top five bullpen arms are knocked out of the equation in relatively...
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 23
Report: Justin Topa, yet to make Twins debut, to begin rehab assignment
Already boasting the eighth-best bullpen in the majors — based on a 3.61 ERA — the Minnesota Twins could be getting even deeper with Brock Stewart nearing his return from injury and Justin Topa beginning a rehab assignment.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 2
Twins relievers Brock Stewart, Justin Topa progressing in injury recovery
Twins relievers Brock Stewart and Justin Topa are both making progress as they work their way back from the injured list. Stewart is scheduled to throw two live batting practices this week's homestand, while Topa is schedule to throw two bullpen sessions.
Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14, 2024
Twins reliever shut down for six weeks with patellar tendon tear
Minnesota acquired the 33-year-old righty as one of four players in the deal sending Jorge Polanco to Seattle.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 14, 2024
Twins injury updates: Byron Buxton testing knee, Justin Topa gets injection
Byron Buxton apparently will not return to the Twins for the Tuesday-Thursday series against the New York Yankees, but he will reportedly test out his sore right knee on the basepaths Tuesday afternoon at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Twins News / Fastball on SI / May 5, 2024
Minnesota Twins' Recent Trade Acquisition Nearing Season Debut After Rehab From Knee Injury
New Minnesota Twins' reliever Justin Topa is nearing his season debut after making another rehab appearance on Friday night. He's been battling a knee issue since spring training.
Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4, 2024
Twins have several injury concerns amid winning streak
While the magic of the Rally Sausage has seemingly made the Twins unstoppable, plenty of injury concerns remain.
Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / April 26, 2024
Justin Topa’s First Rehab Outing Shows Progress Twins Are Looking For
Justin Topa made his first rehab appearance in St. Paul on Thursday night. Hear what he shared with Twins Daily's Theo Tollefson after the game on where he's at with his pitch command and health.
Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24, 2024
Twins to place RP Justin Topa on 15-Day IL
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.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / February 7, 2024
Derek Falvey Says Minnesota Twins are Still Working on More Potential Moves
The Minnesota Twins have had a mostly motionless offseason, outside of two signings they announced on Wednesday, (1B) Carlos Santana and (RP) Jay Jackson,
Minnesota Twins News / Zone Coverage / January 31, 2024
Justin Topa Could Be Minnesota’s Emilio Pagan Upgrade
The Minnesota Twins made their first big move of the offseason on Monday when they traded Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners. The Twins also addressed some areas of need by adding a depth pitcher to the rotation (Anthony DeSclafani), a top-100 prospect (Gabriel Gonzalez), and a minor-league flier for the pitching staff (Darren Bowen).
Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 30, 2024
Seattle Mariners' Reliever Expresses Sadness on Social Media Over Big Trade on Monday
The Seattle Mariners traded away reliever Justin Topa on Monday night to the Minnesota Twins as part of a five-player deal that netted the M's second baseman Jorge Polanco.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29, 2024
Mariners acquire former All-Star in trade with Twins
The Twins have been trying to shop former All-Star second baseman Jorge Polanco this offseason, and it looks like they have finally found a taker.
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