Latest Twins injuries & transactions

May 6th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Twins injury news and transactions.

LATEST INJURIES

RHP
Injury: Right elbow soreness
Expected return: May 9
Status: Threw bullpen session on May 6 and is expected to take his turn as scheduled on May 9 in Cleveland. (Last updated: May 6) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right elbow inflammation
IL date: April 20 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 17)
Expected return: May
Status: Threw a bullpen session on May 2 and was encouraged. Will throw another bullpen in the coming days before advancing to next steps. (Last updated: May 3) More >>

OF (Twins No. 4 prospect)
Injury: Left thumb injury
Expected return: Day to day
Status: MRI revealed a muscle strain, rather than any joint damage. Club is encouraged and he is considered day to day (Last updated: May 3)

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder impingement
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Suffered renewed discomfort after his third live batting practice session and is being evaluated for next steps. (Last updated: May 3)

RHP
Injury: Right forearm strain
IL date: April 9 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Threw a bullpen session May 2, and next step will be another bullpen. Targeting mid-May for a rehabilitation assignment. (Last updated: May 3)

RHP
Injury: Mild right forearm strain
IL date: May 2 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 29)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Felt discomfort while warming up on April 30 and was placed on IL following MRI. Strain is considered to be mild. (Last updated: May 2)

RHP
Injury: “Significant tearing” in UCL in right elbow
IL date: Feb. 26 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent surgery on Feb. 25 to repair, rather than reconstruct, the UCL and will miss the season. (Last updated: Feb. 26) More >

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder strain
IL date: April 28 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 26)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Placed on IL on April 28. Last pitched on April 25, allowing one run and striking out two. (Last updated: April 28) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

May 6
RHP : Acquired from Rays for cash considerations More >>
RHP : Designated for assignment

May 3
RHP : Claimed off waivers by Nationals

May 2
RHP : Placed on 15-day injured list (right forearm strain)
RHP : Recalled from Triple-A St. Paul

April 30
RHP : Reinstated from rehab assignment and optioned to Triple-A St. Paul

April 28
RHP : Placed on 15-day injured list (right shoulder strain)
RHP : Contract selected from Triple-A St. Paul
RHP : Designated for assignment

April 27
IF/OF : Claimed off waivers by Mets