Minnesota Twins

Jhoan Duran was not available for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs due to an illness. (Source: Dan Hayes on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Minnesota Twins sent Duran home early on Tuesday to prevent the spread of his illness to teammates and coaches. While he remains unavailable, Griffin Jax will likely handle save opportunities.

Zebby Matthews threw a live batting practice session on Tuesday. (Source: Dan Hayes on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Matthews continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury. He'll likely face live hitters at least one or two more times before heading on a rehab assignment.

Twins outfielder Harrison Bader hit a two-run homer and added a sacrifice fly in Sunday's 7-5, extra-innings loss to the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: Despite not starting the game, Harrison led the Twins offense with a trio of RBI. The glove-first veteran is having a nice offensive season, hitting .250 with 10 homers, seven steals, and a .757 OPS across 253 plate appearances.

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton hit a homer and stole a base despite his team taking an extra-innings loss Sunday against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: Buxton kicked off the scoring with his 20th homer of the season in the first inning before stealing his 16th bag of the season following a third-inning single. The oft-injured veteran is having a fantastic season, hitting .270 with an .878 OPS across 314 trips to the plate.

Pablo Lopez is expected to begin his throwing program soon. (Source: Dan Hayes)

Fantasy Impact: Lopez landed on the injured list back in early June with a Grade 2 Teres Major strain. The inflammation is gone according to Hayes, opening up the chance for him to resume throwing again soon.

Bailey Ober reportedly “could return early in the second half.” (Source: Dan Hayes)

Fantasy Impact: Ober was placed on the injured list last week due to a lingering hip injury. According to Hayes, Ober “received medicine to eliminate the hip inflammation and expects to be fine in a few days.” He is without a timetable to return.

Joe Ryan allowed two earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out eight over six innings in Sunday’s loss to the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: Ryan has been excellent on the mound, allowing two earned runs or fewer in each of his last three outings. After Sunday’s performance, he holds a 2.76 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with an 8-4 record across 17 starts this season. His next scheduled start is Saturday against the Pirates.

Cole Sands is serving as the opener for the Twins in Saturday's game against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: Sands figures to pitch the first inning or two. Minnesota recalled Travis Adams to work as the bulk reliever behind him.

The Twins recalled RHP Travis Adams to Triple-A St. Paul.

Fantasy Impact: Adams is slated to be the bullpen reliever in Saturday's game against the Rays. He'll get the ball behind Cole Sands who will serve as the opener.

Willi Castro went 1-for-2 in victory against the Rays with one stolen base and two walks.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s win, Castro boasts a .274 batting average with 61 hits and 20 RBI across 66 games this season. He has added eight steals, with five of those coming over the past week.

Chris Paddack allowed two earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out five over five innings in Friday's win against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s performance, Paddack holds a 4.64 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with three wins and seven losses across 18 starts this season. He has limited strikeout upside for fantasy, with just 68 over 95 innings of work.

The Twins optioned LHP Kody Funderburk to Triple-A St. Paul.

Fantasy Impact: Funderburk has made 10 appearances this season for Minnesota. He should be called back up later in the summer.

Matt Wallner went 1-for-4 with a home run on Thursday against the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact: Wallner helped the Twins avoid being shutout with a solo blast in the seventh inning. It was his eighth long ball on the season while now hitting below .200 at the plate.

David Festa allowed four runs on five hits over six innings in a 4-1 loss to the Marlins on Thursday. Festa struck out seven and walked one in the start.

Fantasy Impact: Festa managed seven strikeouts on 15 swinging strikes. He allowed a two-run homer in the first inning, but mostly calmed down after that. Overall, Festa has a 2-3 record, 5.48 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 45 strikeouts over 42 2/3 innings of work on the season. His strikeout upside keeps him in the conversation as a streamer in good matchups going forward.

The Cubs signed RHP Ryan Jensen to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Jensen was most recently released by the Twins. He'll add relief depth in the Cubs organization.

Simeon Woods Richardson allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings in Wednesday's victory against the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact: After today’s win, Woods Richardson now has a 4.41 ERA and 1.34 WHIP to go with a 4-4 record across 12 starts this season. He is slated to make his next start against the Cubs.

The Twins sent Jonah Bride outright to Triple-A St. Paul. (Source: Phil Miller on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bride went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment earlier this week. He'll remain in the Twins organization.

Royce Lewis went 1-for-3 with a single and a strikeout in Tuesday’s loss to the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact: Lewis bumped his average to .206 and continues to struggle with rhythm at the plate. Despite the raw talent and 9 RBI on the season, he’s more of a hold in dynasty or deep leagues until he finds consistent production again.

Carlos Correa went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the Twins’ shutout loss to the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact: Correa’s cooled off at the plate and now sits at a .256 average with 28 RBI. While he still holds value in standard formats, his lack of power consistency and OBP ceiling has limited his upside in 2025.

Luke Keaschall has been cleared to resume all baseball activities except hitting live pitching. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Keaschall has been cleared to hit off a tee. He will be re-evaluated likely before the All-Star break.