Steven Matz should open with a crisp first inning, but his fastball command has faded quickly in his last few outings; once the Twins’ left-hand bats see him a second time, expect the leverage swings from Josh Bell and Matt Wallner to turn the tide. Mick Abel’s raw stuff is electric yet unrefined—look for Tampa Bay to pounce early, with Yandy Díaz and Jonathan Aranda taking advantage of Abel’s tendency to miss arm-side. After a shaky start, Minnesota’s bullpen depth (Topa, Rogers, Banda) matches up favorably against a Rays relief corps that has been bleeding baserunners, especially in the middle innings. Chandler Simpson’s speed and Cedric Mullins’ defense keep Tampa within striking distance, but Junior Caminero’s glove remains a liability and should extend a key seventh-inning rally for Minnesota. In the late frames Kevin Kelly steadies the Rays, yet the damage is done; the Twins ride momentum, home-field energy, and a lengthened lineup to an 8-6 victory, nudging both clubs toward .500 but reinforcing the difference in bullpen reliability.

Probable Pitchers

S. Matz Rays

4-1 4.67 ERA

28 K

M. Abel Twins

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Tampa Bay Rays — Roster

Player	Pos	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Yandy Díaz	DH	.424	2	10	.500	.697
Jonathan Aranda	1B	.242	2	7	.333	.485
Jake Fraley	RF	.278	0	0	.381	.444
Junior Caminero	3B	.258	0	0	.378	.290
Cedric Mullins	CF	.133	0	3	.156	.167
Chandler Simpson	LF	.414	0	1	.469	.483
Ben Williamson	SS	.286	0	3	.310	.321
Hunter Feduccia	C	.250	0	1	.333	.250
Richie Palacios	2B	.100	0	0	.357	.100

Minnesota Twins — Roster

Player	Pos	AVG	HR	RBI	OBP	SLG
Austin Martin	LF	.214	0	2	.450	.214
Luke Keaschall	2B	.250	0	3	.286	.281
Josh Bell	1B	.231	2	7	.382	.577
Matt Wallner	RF	.156	2	2	.229	.344
Ryan Jeffers	DH	.200	0	0	.333	.250
Victor Caratini	C	.227	0	1	.320	.227
Royce Lewis	3B	.167	2	5	.310	.500
Brooks Lee	SS	.188	0	2	.235	.188
James Outman	CF	.000	0	0	.111	.000

Scoring Plays

▲ 2

Yandy Díaz hit by pitch. Chandler Simpson scores. Ben Williamson to 3rd. Richie Palacios to 2nd.

1-0

▲ 2

Jonathan Aranda doubles (2) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Matt Wallner. Ben Williamson scores. Richie Palacios scores. Yandy Díaz to 3rd.

3-0

▼ 2

Brooks Lee singles on a line drive to center fielder Cedric Mullins. Matt Wallner scores. Ryan Jeffers to 3rd. Brooks Lee to 2nd. Fielding error by center fielder Cedric Mullins.

3-1

▲ 3

Ben Williamson grounds into a double play, shortstop Brooks Lee to second baseman Luke Keaschall to first baseman Josh Bell. Cedric Mullins scores. Chandler Simpson out at 2nd. Ben Williamson out at 1st.

4-1

▲ 5

Ben Williamson singles on a ground ball to center fielder James Outman. Cedric Mullins scores.

5-1

▲ 5

Hunter Feduccia singles on a line drive to right fielder Matt Wallner. Ben Williamson scores.

6-1

▲ 8

Yandy Díaz triples (1) on a sharp line drive to center fielder James Outman. Richie Palacios scores.

7-1

Tampa Bay Rays — Batting

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Yandy DíazDH	3	0	1	2	0	0	.424	1.197
Jonathan Aranda1B	5	0	1	2	0	3	.242	.818
Jake FraleyRF	2	0	0	0	3	0	.278	.825
Junior Caminero3B	5	0	1	0	0	0	.258	.668
Cedric MullinsCF	5	2	2	0	0	1	.133	.323
Chandler SimpsonLF	5	1	2	0	0	0	.414	.952
Ben WilliamsonSS	4	2	1	1	1	0	.286	.631
Hunter FeducciaC	4	0	1	1	0	1	.250	.583
Richie Palacios2B	2	2	1	0	1	0	.100	.457
Totals	35	7	10	6	5	5

BATTING

2B: Aranda (2, Abel).

3B: Díaz, Y (1, Kent).

TB: Aranda 2; Caminero; Díaz, Y 3; Feduccia; Mullins 2; Palacios, R; Simpson 2; Williamson.

RBI: Aranda 2 (7); Díaz, Y 2 (10); Feduccia (1); Williamson (3).

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Caminero 4; Mullins.

GIDP: Williamson.

Team RISP: 5-for-14.

Team LOB: 9.

BASERUNNING

SB: Mullins 2 (2, 2nd base off Abel/Caratini, 2nd base off Rogers, Ta/Caratini); Williamson (1, 2nd base off Rogers, Ta/Caratini); Palacios, R (1, 2nd base off Kent/Caratini).

CS: Palacios, R (1, 2nd base by Rogers, Ta/Caratini).

PO: Palacios, R (1st base by Rogers, Ta).

FIELDING

E: Mullins (2, fielding).

Minnesota Twins — Batting

Player	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OPS
Austin MartinLF	3	0	0	0	1	0	.214	.664
Luke Keaschall2B	4	0	1	0	0	2	.250	.567
Josh Bell1B	3	0	0	0	1	2	.231	.959
Matt WallnerRF	4	1	1	0	0	2	.156	.573
Ryan JeffersDH	3	0	0	0	1	1	.200	.583
Victor CaratiniC	4	0	0	0	0	1	.227	.547
Royce Lewis3B	3	0	0	0	1	1	.167	.810
Brooks LeeSS	3	0	1	1	0	1	.188	.423
James OutmanCF	3	0	0	0	0	2	.000	.111
Totals	30	1	3	1	4	12

BATTING

TB: Keaschall; Lee, B; Wallner.

RBI: Lee, B (2).

2-out RBI: Lee, B.

Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Outman 2; Wallner.

Team RISP: 1-for-6.

Team LOB: 6.

FIELDING

E: Lewis, R (2, throw).

Pickoffs: Rogers, Ta (Palacios, R at 1st base).

DP: (Lee, B-Keaschall-Bell).

Tampa Bay Rays — Pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	PC-ST	ERA
Steven Matz(W, 2-0)	6.0	2	1	1	2	8	97-58	4.09
Cole Sulser	2.0	1	0	0	2	3	35-18	5.06
Mason Englert	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	14-9	12.00

Minnesota Twins — Pitching

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	PC-ST	ERA
Mick Abel(L, 0-2)	4.0	6	4	4	3	3	84-53	11.05
Taylor Rogers	1.0	3	2	2	0	0	23-12	5.40
Anthony Banda	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	15-10	2.08
Zak Kent	2.0	1	1	1	2	0	34-17	4.91
Cody Laweryson	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	9-7	8.10

Game Info

Umpires: Home Plate: Nick Mahrley; First Base: Marvin Hudson; Second Base: Tripp Gibson; Third Base: Ryan Blakney

Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis

Weather: 39°F, Cloudy

Wind: 14 mph, Out To RF

Tampa Bay Rays — News

Andrew Wantz Elects Free Agency After Rays DFA

Wantz posted a 27.00 ERA in minimal 2026 action before designation, making this a routine roster move for Tampa Bay's rotation-by-committee approach led by Martinez (1.62 ERA, 5-1) and Rasmussen (3.36 ERA, 55 SO).

Andrew Wantz

Tampa Bay Rays

Siri's catch preserves Angels win over Rays

Jose Siri's defensive play was notable, though LAA remains 23-37 with a -51 run differential and faces Jose Soriano's 2.65 ERA today against Colorado.

Jose Siri

Tampa Bay Rays

New York Yankees

Los Angeles Angels

Realmuto hit by pitch, X-rays negative

Realmuto remains available after Yamamoto's fastball in the third inning; the Phillies catcher is batting .220 with a .303 xwOBA in 8 games this season.

Philadelphia Phillies

Ty Madden activated Monday to start vs. Rays

Madden returns to a Tigers rotation anchored by Valdez (4.39 ERA, 1.32 WHIP) as Detroit sits 22-37 with a -38 run differential and faces Tampa Bay's league-leading offense (0.636 win%, +16 run diff). Without current season stats for Madden, his impact on Detroit's below-average rotation depth remains unclear, but the activation addresses a critical shortage on a struggling staff.

Ty Madden

Tampa Bay Rays

Detroit Tigers

Rays Place Craig Kimbrel On 15-Day IL With Right Wrist Strain

Kimbrel exits Tampa Bay's bullpen retroactive to May 28th; the Rays recall Cam Booser and Trevor Martin from Triple-A to bolster depth. TB sits 35-20 atop the AL East with a +16 run differential, but loses its closer precisely when their rotation thinned to three active starters (Martinez 1.62 ERA, Rasmussen 3.36 ERA, Matz 4.67 ERA).

Craig Kimbrel

Cam Booser

Trevor Martin

Tampa Bay Rays

Minnesota Twins — News

Twins Trade Simeon Woods Richardson to Blue Jays

Richardson posted a 7.74 ERA with a 1.72 WHIP and 4.38 K/9 across 8 starts for Minnesota before designation—Toronto adds a reclamation arm to a rotation featuring Gausman (3.13 ERA, 74 SO in 13 starts) as its clear anchor.

Simeon Woods Richardson

Toronto Blue Jays

Minnesota Twins

Colson Montgomery: Benched Tuesday vs. Twins

Montgomery has no recorded 2026 batting stats, indicating he's been in limited action for Chicago. His benching represents routine lineup management for a White Sox team sitting 23-37.

Colson Montgomery

Minnesota Twins

Chicago White Sox

Bailey Ober Diagnosed With Flexor Strain

Twins lose their third-best starter (4.59 ERA, 6-3 record) to a mild flexor strain with clean UCL imaging, leaving MIN at 28-33 with Ryan (3.20 ERA), Bradley (3.21 ERA, 5-1), and Connor Prielipp taking the next turn in the rotation.

Bailey Ober

Connor Prielipp

Minnesota Twins

Pirates Trade Justin Lawrence To Twins

Lawrence posted a 5.32 ERA across limited 2026 action before Pittsburgh designated him for assignment. Minnesota adds bullpen depth to a 27-33 club sitting -21 in run differential, though the move signals no roster emergency given the Twins' 4-6 last-10 record.

Justin Lawrence

Pittsburgh Pirates

Minnesota Twins

Twins Place Bailey Ober On 15-Day IL With Elbow Inflammation

Ober exits with a 4.59 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 12 starts; Minnesota's rotation loses its only 6-game winner as the team sits 27-32 with a -15 run differential. Joe Ryan (2.94 ERA) and Taj Bradley (3.21 ERA) remain as the rotation's only above-average arms heading into action against Pittsburgh.

Taj Bradley

Bailey Ober