The Minnesota Twins turned in a month of May that included a chase towards the top of the standings. With a better bill of health at the highest level, less reinforcements were needed from the farm. Still the system saw some standout producers, and a handful of key promotions were earned. Image c.
TRANSACTIONS We heard about it more than 24 hours earlier, but officially Kody Funderburk was optioned to the Saints. The Twins selected the contract of veteran RHP Diego Castillo from the Saints. Josh Winder was reinstated from the 60-Day IL and optioned to St. Paul. RHP Jay Jackson cleared waiv.
TRANSACTIONS: RHP Diego Castillo contract selected by Minnesota. LHP Kody Funderburk optioned to St. Paul. RHP Josh Winder activated from 60-Day IL and optioned to St. Paul. RHP Joe Gunkel released by the Twins. INF Luke Keaschall is being promoted from Cedar Rapids to Wichita OF Kyle Hess promot.
Royce Lewis played. David Festa Dominated. DaShawn Keirsey continues to do DaShawn Keirsey things. Check out everything else that happened Saturday in the minor-league parks. Image courtesy of Ed Bailey, Wichita Wind Surge What a fun day Saturday was for the Twins and their minor-league affiliate.
Plus Rockies prospect Braiden Ward, Cora on the Nats, the White Sox interference call, a Pat Murphy/Sal Frelick dog story, facts and stats galore, and more.