I'll take a shot with the slumping Twins, who have lost 7 of 8 games and pretty much played themselves out of any playoff chances they might've had. The good news on Sunday is that they start Zebby Matthews, who has won all four starts in August. Plus, current White Sox are only 7 for 44 against him lifetime (.159 batting average). I believe Minnesota finds a way to avoid the sweep against their division rivals on Sunday afternoon.
Newcomb will serve as the opening pitcher during Saturday's game against the Cardinals, James Fegan of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Buxton will undergo season-ending arthroscopic surgery on his right hip Sept. 18, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
Larnach is absent from Friday's starting lineup against the Guardians.
Murakami is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in St. Louis.
Fedde (8-9) was tagged with the loss versus Pittsburgh on Thursday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one batter over 5.1 relief innings.
Smith tossed two scoreless innings in a no-decision against Pittsburgh on Thursday, allowing two hits and striking out three batters.
The Twins reinstated Martin (hamstring) from the injured list Thursday.
The Twins optioned Gonzalez to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday.
Teel isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.
Murakami went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Pirates.
