While there were likely some jitters from prospects throughout the Minnesota Twins farm system as the MLB trade deadline loomed, especially looking back on last year, there ended up not being any drama to worry about. The Kernels broke off some lug nuts and Wichita didn’t get drilled in their hom.
The Saints played Sunday’s latest game on the farm, and after each of the other three Twins affiliates lost, they came out with a victory. Louie Varland was great, and the power show continued. Image courtesy of Rob Thompson, St. Paul Saints TRANSACTIONS LHP Caleb Thielbar completed rehab assignm.
TRANSACTIONS LHP Caleb Thielbar completed rehab assignment and was activated by Twins` SAINTS SENTINEL St. Paul 7, Toledo 2Box ScoreLouie Varland toed the rubber Sunday for St. Paul and turned in the kind of outing everyone wants to see. He worked six innings allowing just a single run on two hit.
TRANSACTIONS C Nate Baez activated from 60-day IL by Fort Myers C Dillon Tatum placed on development list by Fort Myers SAINTS SENTINEL St. Paul 8, Toledo 2Box Score Friday saw Dallas Keuchel take the ball in what we can assume will be his final start with the St. Paul Saints as his August 1 opt-.
Although it was fireworks postgame for the St. Paul Saints, they provided plenty during the game as well. Weather shortened some of the action elsewhere, but there were plenty of notable performances to check in on. Image courtesy of Rob Thompson, St. Paul Saints TRANSACTIONS C Nate Baez activate.