I can't help but back surging Twins starter Taj Bradley, who has struck out 21 batters over two starts this month. Minnesota has won each of Bradley's last five starts, while Los Angeles has lost four of Jose Soriano's last five road starts. The Twins are tied for the American League's last Wild Card spot and only three games out of first place in the AL Central, so another win against a poor Angels team would put them in a fine spot heading into the All-Star Break. Backing Bradley seems like a good formula to end the first half of the 2026 season in style.
Twins starter Taj Bradley has given up only six runs on 16 hits over his last four starts (24 innings). He faces an Angels team that’s posted a poor .580 OPS vs. RHPs in July. Conversely, the Twins’ OPS is .782 – over 200 points higher – and Jose Soriano’s hot season start has cooled big-time. Minnesota has a decided bullpen edge here as well.
The Twins selected Jackson's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.
The Twins placed Martin (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Monday.
Johnson (2-7) took the loss Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against the Royals. He struck out four.
Lee went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Phillies.
Twins manager Derek Shelton said that Martin sustained a left hamstring strain in the eighth inning of Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Phillies and will be sent in for an MRI, Aaron Gleeman of Aaron Gleeman.com reports.
The Twins outrighted Jackson to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
Kremer took a no-decision against the Phillies on Sunday, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks in 5.1 innings. He struck out six.
Nimmala (hand) made starts at shortstop for Double-A Rocket City on Saturday and Sunday, going 0-for-6 with two walks and a run scored between the two games.
Schanuel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Heineman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
