Twins Roster Moves-2022

[Otto von Ballpark]

Tyler Mahle was placed on the 15-day IL, retroactive to August 18.

Devin Smeltzer has been recalled to take his place.

Discussion here: https://twinsdaily.com/forums/topic/58469-mahle-to-the-il-smeltzer-recalled/?do=getNewComment

[Danchat]

Aaron Sanchez selected and called up, Smeltzer optioned. Kirilloff to the 60 day IL is probably the 40 man move.

[nicksaviking]

Aaron Sanchez, your sacrifice to the Astros will not be forgotten.

 

[Rick Blaine]

3 hours ago, nicksaviking said:

Aaron Sanchez, your sacrifice to the Astros will not be forgotten.

 

You're heartless❤️

[LA VIkes Fan]

Here's his chance. He pitches well tonight and against the Giants on Sunday and he may have cemented an MLB job for the rest of this  year and even next year. 

[CRF]

Buxton to the 10 day IL. Can it get any worse?

[ScottyB]

Caleb Hamilton recalled for Buxton. Not sure why we need a third catcher.

[SwainZag]

3 minutes ago, ScottyB said:

Caleb Hamilton recalled for Buxton. Not sure why we need a third catcher.

I'm guessing so they can DH Sanchez until they can get a real hitter up to the club.  DHing Beckham just doesn't work

[howeda7]

3 minutes ago, ScottyB said:

Caleb Hamilton recalled for Buxton. Not sure why we need a third catcher.

I'm guessing it was a matter of convenience if he was with the team already and they'll make a move when they get back from Houston.

[FlyingFinn]

4 minutes ago, ScottyB said:

Caleb Hamilton recalled for Buxton. Not sure why we need a third catcher.

Helman would have made a lot more sense. Maybe Sanchez/Leon is dinged up and we need a backup for a couple nights?? I'm expecting more moves in the next few days.

[howeda7]

2 minutes ago, SwainZag said:

I'm guessing so they can DH Sanchez until they can get a real hitter up to the club.  DHing Beckham just doesn't work

Since July 1st, Sanchez his hitting .200 with a .587 OPS and 2 HR's. He should not be DH'ing unless Arreaz is going to the OF. Otherwise, the DH should always be whichever of Arreaz/Miranda/Polanco/Urshella is not playing in the field.

[nicksaviking]

2 hours ago, SwainZag said:

I'm guessing so they can DH Sanchez until they can get a real hitter up to the club.  DHing Beckham just doesn't work

DHing Sanchez reminds me of DHing Jason Tyner.

[ashbury]

4 hours ago, CRF said:

Buxton to the 10 day IL. Can it get any worse?

60 day.

1 hour ago, nicksaviking said:

DHing Sanchez reminds me of DHing Jason Tyner.

But it does not remind me of DHing Beckham, so it's a step forward.

[Monkeypaws]

Go big or go home?

Looks like the Twins will go big AND go home.

[Battle ur tail off]

We need outfielders. Ones that can hit preferably. What is up with Gordon, is he out?

Cave and Beckham have both killed us since they have been up at the plate. Cave struckout twice last night when he had a chance to drive runners in. Sit him or option his arse. 

[Danchat]

2 hours ago, Battle ur tail off said:

We need outfielders. Ones that can hit preferably. What is up with Gordon, is he out?

Cave and Beckham have both killed us since they have been up at the plate. Cave struckout twice last night when he had a chance to drive runners in. Sit him or option his arse. 

Gordon reportedly left the game with dizziness.

[jun]

Pagan needs to be DFAd. Cave and Beckham need to be let go or sent to Saints.

[RpR]

3 hours ago, Battle ur tail off said:

We need outfielders. Ones that can hit preferably. What is up with Gordon, is he out?

Cave and Beckham have both killed us since they have been up at the plate. Cave struckout twice last night when he had a chance to drive runners in. Sit him or option his arse. 

Jake Cave has regressed greatly, maybe desperation,  as he watched pitches down the pipe go by and swings at crap, although Twins players seem to do that a lot, while the Twins struck out 16 times last night, Cave had four of them.

Astudillo probably would have done better against Verlander last night than the rest of the team.

[LA VIkes Fan]

I have to admit that I am a little surprised that Jake Cave is still with the team. He is simply overmatched by average MLB pitching at this point and helpless against quality MLB pitching. My only thought is they're waiting for Garlick to get ready that he will come in with Cave going down on Friday. Which of course gives us no help today or tomorrow.

By the way, are Garlick and Larnach playing in St. Paul? Last I heard both were doing "full speed baseball activities" so I don't see why they wouldn't be getting a few at bats in AAA so they can come back up ASAP. We definitely need them both, something that I never thought I would say about Kyle Garlick. I guess the kind of shows where we are in the outfield these days.

 

[Danchat]

37 minutes ago, LA VIkes Fan said:

By the way, are Garlick and Larnach playing in St. Paul? Last I heard both were doing "full speed baseball activities" so I don't see why they wouldn't be getting a few at bats in AAA so they can come back up ASAP. We definitely need them both, something that I never thought I would say about Kyle Garlick. I guess the kind of shows where we are in the outfield these days.

Garlick is in today's AAA lineup, Larnach has not been the past two days. With how long Larnach has been away, he probably needs more time.

[Vanimal46]

 

[CRF]

Ladies and gentlemen...we got him! Billy Hamilton! YAWN. 

[lecroy24fan]

Garlick of the IL, Beckham bent, I mean DFA'd.

[Dman]

23 minutes ago, lecroy24fan said:

Garlick of the IL, Beckham bent, I mean DFA'd.

With Beckham batting .400 at St. Paul I really thought he might be able to make some noise at the MLB level.  I guess not.  Well can't say the Twins didn't try to use a hot bat.

[AceWrigley]

On 8/24/2022 at 12:41 PM, Danchat said:

Gordon reportedly left the game with dizziness.

Me too.

[AceWrigley]

1 minute ago, Dman said:

With Beckham batting .400 at St. Paul I really thought he might be able to make some noise at the MLB level.  I guess not.  Well can't say the Twins didn't try to use a hot bat.

Yeah, then he goes 2-25 with no walks for the Twins . . . ouch.

[AceWrigley]

Now lets see if Garlick can spice up the offense.

[Squirrel]

14 minutes ago, Dman said:

With Beckham batting .400 at St. Paul I really thought he might be able to make some noise at the MLB level.  I guess not.  Well can't say the Twins didn't try to use a hot bat.

It’s a reminder to all of us that good at AAA doesn’t always mean success in MLB. Or at least not without patience for prospects, which Beckham isn’t 

[stringer bell]

The Beckham DFA clears a roster spot if the Twins bring someone off the 60-day IL (Maeda, Ober, Dobnak or Sano). If more than one comes off the 60-day list, I suppose Hamilton and Contreras could pretty easily be designated. 

[LA VIkes Fan]

BTW, has anyone seen any player let go by another organization that can help us? Like a decent RH bat regardless of position? I sure haven't but I would love to be educated on the at subject, Have or will the Nats let Nelson Cruz go? I know his numbers are down but I think his presence could energize this team.