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 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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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...
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.
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 acquired the 33-year-old righty as one of four players in the deal sending Jorge Polanco to Seattle.
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.
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.
While the magic of the Rally Sausage has seemingly made the Twins unstoppable, plenty of injury concerns remain.
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.
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.
The Minnesota Twins have had a mostly motionless offseason, outside of two signings they announced on Wednesday, (1B) Carlos Santana and (RP) Jay Jackson,
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).
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.
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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