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  • 33-60-7 10th Place
    • Back with big club as 27th man
      The Twins recalled Varland from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.

      Advice: Varland had previously been optioned to St. Paul on Wednesday, one day after he was summoned from Triple-A to make a spot start against the Rockies. Though he delivered five shutout innings while taking a no-decision against Colorado, he'll be back with the Twins as a long-relief option Sunday, as Minnesota has designated him as its 27th man for its doubleheader with Oakland. Bailey Ober and Chris Paddack will start the first and second games of the twin bill, respectively. Rotowire.com Today, 6:52 am
      Louie VarlandMIN - SP,RP
      Top 4, 3-0 vs OAK ; 4:40 pm vs OAK
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    • Louie Varland sent back to Triple-A
      Twins optioned RHP Louie Varland to Triple-A St. Paul.

      Advice: Varland was called up for a spot start on Tuesday to give the starting rotation a rest and did well, allowing just one hit over five innings against the Rockies while walking only one batter and striking out three. He will head back to Triple-A to continue working on his changeup and cutter, which were two things the Twins were concerned about in his early-season struggles. He should be back up for starts later in the season or if another injury occurs in the Twins rotation. Jay Jackson was called up to take his place on the roster. Rotoworld Wednesday, 8:00 am
      Louie VarlandMIN - SP,RP
      Top 4, 3-0 vs OAK ; 4:40 pm vs OAK
      New Player Note
       
    • Sent down after spot start
      The Twins optioned Varland to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

      Advice: Varland made a successful spot start Tuesday against the Rockies, spinning five scoreless frames while taking a no-decision in Minnesota's 5-4 loss. The Twins will use his roster spot for a fresh relief arm, with Jay Jackson coming up from Triple-A to join the bullpen. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 7:45 am
      Louie VarlandMIN - SP,RP
      Top 4, 3-0 vs OAK ; 4:40 pm vs OAK
      New Player Note
       
    • Blanks Rockies in spot start
      Varland didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against Colorado, allowing one hit and one walk with three strikeouts across five scoreless innings.

      Advice: Varland was part of the Twins rotation to start 2024, but after falling to a 9.18 ERA after four starts, he was sent down to Triple-A. The 26-year-old also struggled in the minors, owning a 5.31 ERA before being called up Tuesday to give Minnesota's starters an extra day of rest. Varland made quick work of the Rockies, needing just 63 pitches to get through five innings. However, he didn't qualify for the win, as the Twins didn't score until the seventh inning. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 10:22 pm
      Louie VarlandMIN - SP,RP
      Top 4, 3-0 vs OAK ; 4:40 pm vs OAK
      New Player Note
       
    • Varland pitches five scoreless in spot start
      Louie Varland pitched five scoreless innings while striking out three in the Twins’ 5-4 loss to the Rockies on Tuesday.

      Advice: Varland held the Rockies in check all night, allowing just one hit while walking only one batter. Unfortunately, his solid effort was enough to earn him the win, as the Twins offense mustered just two hits while he was on the mound and eventually fell behind in the sixth thanks to a three-run homer by Ezequiel Tovar. It was Varland’s best outing by far, as he showed good command of his stuff and needed just 63 pitches to get through his five frames. He entered the day with a 9.18 ERA but saw that number drop to 7.06 thanks to the strong night. He’ll be in line to start on Sunday against the Athletics at home if he sticks around with the big league club. Rotoworld Tuesday, 7:28 pm
      Louie VarlandMIN - SP,RP
      Top 4, 3-0 vs OAK ; 4:40 pm vs OAK
      New Player Note
       
    • Recalled ahead of start
      The Twins recalled Varland from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.

      Advice: Varland will make a spot start Tuesday against the Rockies as the Twins give the regular members of their rotation some extra rest. The right-hander holds a disappointing 9.18 ERA and 18:9 K:BB across 16.2 innings this season in the majors. Varland has posted a 5.31 ERA at St. Paul but has fanned 44 batters over 40.2 frames. He's likely to be sent back down immediately after Tuesday's outing. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 8:47 am
      Louie VarlandMIN - SP,RP
      Top 4, 3-0 vs OAK ; 4:40 pm vs OAK
      New Player Note
       
    • Twins recall Varland for start against Rockies
      Twins recalled RHP Louie Valand from Triple-A St. Paul.

      Advice: Varland is making a spot start for the Twins against the Rockies to give their rotation an extra day off. The 26-year-old has shown the ability to miss bats at times, but he also registered a 9.38 ERA over his first four starts with Minnesota. He’s a high-risk, medium-reward option for Tuesday’s tilt against Colorado. Rotoworld Tuesday, 8:42 am
      Louie VarlandMIN - SP,RP
      Top 4, 3-0 vs OAK ; 4:40 pm vs OAK
      New Player Note
       
    • Louie Varland to make spot start for Twins
      The Twins will recall Louie Varland to make a spot start Tuesday against the Rockies.

      Advice: Everyone is getting an extra day for the Twins. Varland should be sent down Tuesday’s game no matter how well he performs, but it’s a big game for him as far as whether he’ll be trusted next time the Twins need a starting pitcher for an extended period. Diego Castillo is expected to be sent down to make room for Varland on the roster. Rotoworld Monday, 7:35 pm
      Louie VarlandMIN - SP,RP
      Top 4, 3-0 vs OAK ; 4:40 pm vs OAK
      New Player Note
       
    • Confirmed to start Tuesday
      Varland will be recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to start Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

      Advice: The Twins will promote Varland to the big leagues for a spot start as the club aims to give the rotation an extra day of rest, per Gleeman. Diego Castillo is set to be optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Varland has struggled in four starts for Minnesota this season, posting a 9.18 ERA and 2.16 WHIP with an 18:9 K:BB across 16.2 innings. Rotowire.com Monday, 7:22 pm
      Louie VarlandMIN - SP,RP
      Top 4, 3-0 vs OAK ; 4:40 pm vs OAK
      New Player Note