There was a full slate of games across the Twins minor league system today, but the biggest notes included the promotion of top prospect Brooks Lee, and the activation of Walker Jenkins. (NOTE: Night games will be updated upon their completion.) Image courtesy of Ken Blevins, USA Today Sports TRA.
You may notice a theme throughout the Twins organization. First, they all played Wednesday afternoon games which is unusual. But more so, I’m referring to the fact that pitching was not a strength for Twins pitchers on Wednesday. The Twins gave up a ton of runs. And the affiliates gave up a bunch.
TRANSACTIONSDallas Keuchel decided to extend his opt out with the Twins to August 1. SAINTS SENTINEL Omaha 5, St. Paul 4Box ScoreSimeon Woods Richardson got the start on Friday for the Saints, and he went five strong innings. He allowed just two runs on five hits. His command was better in this g.
There were plenty of storylines to look into on the farm Sunday. Dallas Keuchel went again for the Saints, and Jorge Polanco began a rehab assignment. Wichita exploded for a bunch of runs, and Brooks Lee continued to be the straw that stirs that drink. Image courtesy of Tim Grubbs TRANSACTIONS 2B.
TRANSACTIONS C Tony Wolters activated from IL for St. Paul RHP Austin Schulfer placed on Development List by St. Paul C Mark Kolozsvary placed on Development List by St. Paul OF Luis Baez was placed on Ft. Myers' 7-Day Injured List with a left hand fracture. SAINTS SENTINEL St. Paul 3, Iowa 5Box .