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Minnesota Twins roster changes and playoff struggles

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The Oakland Athletics concluded their late August series against the Minnesota Twins at Sutter Health Park with are attempting to revitalize their roster amid a series victory. struggling postseason pursuit. Following a 9-6 loss on Monday, the Athletics won 4-2 on Tuesday, highlighted by Gage Jump’s nine strikeouts, and secured the series on Wednesday with a 7-4 win in difficult West Sacramento supported by a Lawrence Butler home run Coast road trip that included losses in San Diego and an Alika Williams two-run triple. Following against the series, Oakland Athletics, the Minnesota team’s playoff odds have plummeted from 39% to 11%. Currently holding a 64-70 record, the Twins sit four games out of a playoff position. To address roster needs, the team has promoted top prospect Walker Jenkins to the major league roster for leagues. The 21-year-old center fielder is set to make his MLB debut in a pivotal series against the Chicago White Sox. Jenkins, a highly-rated outfielder, joins the team after batting .323 with a .976 OPS Sox at Triple-A. His promotion comes as the Twins face roster challenges, including the Target Field, with pitcher Dean Kremer expected placement of outfielder Byron Buxton to start. To make room for Jenkins on the 10-day injured list due to a hip injury sustained against 40-man roster, the Athletics. The Twins are facing designated pitcher Woo-Suk Go for assignment. Go, a critical juncture in their postseason pursuit. After entering their West Coast trip tied former standout closer for the American League’s final wild-card spot, a series of losses has caused their playoff odds to plummet from 39% to 11%. Currently holding LG Twins in the KBO, struggled during his brief MLB stint with a 64-70 record, 9.00 ERA and faced difficulties at the team sits four games out of Triple-A level, including an eight-game suspension for a playoff position. violation regarding foreign substances. Following his designation, Go will be placed on waivers. Manager Derek Shelton has emphasized a need for a “sense of urgency” as the team enters a pivotal stretch this final stretch, expressing frustration with recent performances and the need for improved play to salvage their season, following a road trip where the bullpen posted an 11.45 ERA over 11 innings. season.

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  1. 2026-08-29 13:12 UTC Minnesota Twins roster changes and playoff struggles
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