Kikuchi (5-2) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings in a 7-3 loss against Tampa Bay. He struck out five.
Cimber gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning during Tuesday's rout of the Rays.
#1 LF
Daulton Varsho: Big night in Tampa
May 24th
Varsho went 2-for-6 with two runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's rout of the Rays.
#1 3B
Matt Chapman: Homers again Tuesday
May 24th
Chapman went 2-for-5 with a homer, three RBI, two runs scored and a steal in Tuesday's 20-1 victory over the Rays.
#1 1B
Vladimir Guerrero: Drives in six
May 23rd
Guerrero went 3-for-6 with a homer and six RBI in Tuesday's 20-1 victory over Tampa Bay.
#4 SS
Otto Lopez: Optioned to Triple-A
May 23rd
Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo by the Blue Jays on Tuesday.
#4 PROS
Addison Barger: No structural damage
May 22nd
Barger, who has been sidelined with Triple-A Buffalo since April 28, had his right elbow checked out last week by Dr. Keith Meister in Texas and there was no structural damage found, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.
#11 PROS
Adam Kloffenstein: Back on prospect radar
May 18th
Kloffenstein has a 2.31 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 46 strikeouts in 35 innings across seven starts for Double-A New Hampshire.
#20 PROS
Kendry Rojas: Trending up at Single-A
May 18th
Rojas has touched 97 mph with his fastball this season, according to Shi Davidi of Baseball America, and has a 2.11 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 27 strikeouts in 21.1 innings for Single-A Dunedin.
#1 PROS
Ricky Tiedemann: Nearing throwing program
May 15th
Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Monday that Tiedemann (biceps) is expected to resume a throwing program next week, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
#6 BP
Chad Green: Throwing off mound
May 15th
General manager Ross Atkins said Monday that Green (elbow) has been throwing bullpen sessions at the Blue Jays' spring training complex in Florida, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
#5 P
Hyun Jin Ryu: Cleared for mound work
May 15th
General manager Ross Atkins said Monday that Ryu (elbow) has been throwing bullpen sessions at the Blue Jays' spring training complex in Florida, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Twins News
#1 3B
Royce Lewis: Won't play outfield this season
May 29th
Lewis (knee), who is starting at third base and batting fifth in his season debut Monday in Houston, won't play the outfield this season, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
#18 PROS
Zebby Matthews: Moves to High-A
May 29th
The Twins promoted Matthews from Single-A Fort Myers to High-A Cedar Rapids on Sunday.
Polanco (hamstring) was spotted taking part in sprinting and running drills on the field Sunday at Target Field, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
#6 2B
Nick Gordon: Moves to 60-day IL
May 29th
The Twins transferred Gordon (lower leg) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.
#1 LF
Matt Wallner: Dispatched to minors
May 29th
The Twins optioned Wallner to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.
#1 RF
Max Kepler: Back from IL
May 29th
The Twins reinstated Kepler (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
#5 P
Bailey Ober: No run support in loss
May 29th
Ober (3-2) took the loss Sunday against the Blue Jays after allowing two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven over five innings.
#1 SS
Carlos Correa: Base hit in return to action
May 29th
Correa went 1-for-4 in his return to Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays.
#3 BP
Emilio Pagan: Has strained hip
May 28th
Pagan left Sunday's loss to Toronto with a minor muscle strain in the hip/groin area, manager Rocco Baldelli told the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
#1 DH
Edouard Julien: Three extra-base hits in win
May 28th
Julien went 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, two RBI and an additional run scored in Saturday's 9-7 win over the Blue Jays.
#2 CF
Michael Taylor: Takes seat Sunday
May 28th
Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
#1 CF
Willi Castro: Hits two homers Saturday
May 27th
Castro went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 9-7 victory over the Blue Jays.
#2 P
Pablo Lopez: Earns third win
May 27th
Lopez (3-3) earned the win Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks over 5.2 innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out six.
#10 BP
Brock Stewart: Earns first save
May 27th
Stewart picked up the save Saturday against the Blue Jays. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one over a scoreless inning.
#7 BP
Jorge Lopez: May struggles continue
May 27th
Lopez allowed three runs on three hits, including a two-run home run, without retiring a batter in Saturday's 9-7 victory over the Blue Jays.
#8 BP
Louie Varland: Takes first loss of season
May 26th
Varland (2-1) took the loss Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits over six innings against Toronto. He struck out three and did not walk a batter.
#3 1B
Joey Gallo: Returns from hamstring injury
May 26th
Gallo (hamstring) entered Friday's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays as a pinch hitter and drew two walks while also playing first base.
#2 BP
Caleb Thielbar: Set for rehab assignment
May 26th
Thielbar (oblique) is slated to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A St. Paul, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
#4 P
Kenta Maeda: Cleared for rehab assignment
May 26th
Maeda (triceps) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A St. Paul, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
#19 PROS
Michael Helman: Back on Triple-A IL
May 25th
Triple-A St. Paul placed Helman on its 7-day injured list May 12 with a left shoulder dislocation.
#20 PROS
Blayne Enlow: Bouncing back at Double-A
May 24th
Enlow has a 3.28 ERA and 47:10 K:BB in 35.2 innings at Double-A Wichita.
#1 CL
Jhoan Duran: Reaches 104 mph with fastball
May 24th
Duran allowed a hit while striking out two over two-thirds of a scoreless ninth inning in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Giants. He threw 104.6 mph and 104.4 mph fastballs, which are new Twins records, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
#1 C
Ryan Jeffers: Hits second homer of season
May 24th
Jeffers went 1-for-2 with two walks and a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Giants.
#3 P
Joe Ryan: Picks up seventh win
May 24th
Ryan (7-1) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one run on six hits and two walks over five innings during a 7-1 loss to the Giants. He struck out four.
#12 PROS
Andrew Cossetti: Promoted to High-A
May 24th
Cossetti has been promoted to High-A Cedar Rapids from Low-A Fort Myers, TwinsDaily.com reports. He was hitting .330/.462/.607 with six home runs in 35 games at Fort Myers.
#1 P
Sonny Gray: Fourth straight no-decision Tuesday
May 24th
Gray allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings during Tuesday's loss to the Giants. He did not factor into the decision.
#3 DH
Trevor Larnach: Goes on IL with pneumonia
May 23rd
The Twins placed Larnach on the 10-day injured list Tuesday while he recovers from pneumonia, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
#2 1B
Donovan Solano: Makes cameo off bench Monday
May 23rd
Solano went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks and played seven innings at second base in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Giants.
Further testing on Alcala's right forearm revealed a radial stress fracture, and he'll be shut down until his symptoms resolve, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
#13 BP
Jose De Leon: Selected to MLB roster
May 16th
The Twins selected De Leon's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
#5 PROS
Kala'i Rosario: Improved skills at High-A
May 16th
Rosario is slashing .270/.382/.414 with one home run and a 133 wRC+ in 131 plate appearances for High-A Cedar Rapids.