JUSTIN TOPA NEWS

Yandy Díaz's RBI double starts 3-run 10th for Rays in 7-5 win over Twins

Yandy Díaz doubled in the go-ahead run in a three-run 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 to avoid a three-game sweep

13 HOURS AGO

Twins extend winning streak to 13 games, their longest since 1991 season

The Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-0 on Saturday for their third straight shutout and 13th consecutive victory.

MAY 18

The Twins turned their season around. The Orioles are showing few signs of doing that

Minnesota rallied from a three-run deficit in the opener and a two-run deficit in game two

MAY 14

José Ramírez reaches milestone, then scores winning run in Guardians' 4-3, 10-inning win over Twins

José Ramírez became the first player in Cleveland franchise history to reach 250 career homers and 250 steals and then scored the winning run in the 10th inning as the Guardians ra...

MAY 1

Joe Ryan strikes out season-best 11 as Twins top Angels 5-0 for 3-game series sweep

Joe Ryan struck out a season-high 11 in seven shutout innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-0 for their first three-game win streak since August

APRIL 27

Buxton, Larnach homer to help the Twins beat the White Sox, 6-3

Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach homered help the Minnesota Twins beat the last-place Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Wednesday night

APRIL 24

Verdugo has 4 hits, drives in go-ahead run as Braves top Twins 4-3 to finally win back-to-back games

Alex Verdugo, making his second start as Atlanta’s left fielder and leadoff hitter, had four hits that included a go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Braves beat the Minne...

APRIL 20

Twins' Justin Topa to make 1st big league start after 102 relief appearances

Minnesota Twins right-hander Justin Topa was to make his first big league start against the Atlanta Braves after 102 relief appearances

APRIL 19

Opening Saturday Topa will open Saturday's game against Atlanta, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Topa has given up just one run in 6.2 innings this season, and he'll now be tasked with facing the top of Atlanta's lineup Saturday in what will be the first start of his major-league career. The 34-year-old righty will likely remain in the game for just one inning before handing things over to Simeon Woods Richardson, who is due to pitch in bulk relief.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Soto hits 2nd homer and Mets top lowly Twins 5-1

Juan Soto hit his first home run since the opening weekend of the season and the New York Mets beat the slumping Minnesota Twins 5-1

APRIL 15

Twins include Randy Dobnak in long relief role for his 1st opening day roster spot in 4 years

The Minnesota Twins set their opening day roster with right-hander Randy Dobnak in a long relief role, the first time in four years he broke camp with the major league club

MARCH 27

Returns to action Topa (shoulder) gave up a run with two strikeouts in an inning in Monday's spring training loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Topa left an outing March 6 due to right shoulder tightness. He had been throwing in minor league games, but his return to a major league game likely signals he'll be ready for Opening Day.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Throws in minor league game Topa (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch Monday, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.. He threw 22 pitches Friday in a minor league game.

Impact Topa left an outing Mar. 6 due to right shoulder tightness. It sounds like he's making progress and could avoid begging the season on the injured list.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Topa (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Topa left Wednesday's game due to right shoulder tightness. He said the move was largely precautionary and he did not have an MRI. Topa expects to throw again Friday. While he's making progress, it's not clear if he'll be ready for Opening Day.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Twins reliever Justin Topa returns to the mound after a shoulder scare Topa felt tightness in his previous appearance, but a week of caution had him feeling strong Wednesday.

MARCH 13 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Won't need MRI on shoulder Topa is dealing with right shoulder tightness, but has not needed an MRI, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Topa left Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles due to right shoulder tightness. This doesn't sound like a serious injury, but it could land him on the injured list to begin the season as he works his way back into regular season form.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder discomfort Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that Topa was removed from Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles due to right shoulder tightness, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnea...

Impact Topa served up a home run and tossed just seven pitches before meeting with a trainer on the mound and then getting pulled from the contest. Baldelli said Topa's shoulder will be further evaluated Thursday, and while the skipper is hopeful that the right-hander isn't dealing with anything overly serious, it could affect his availability for Opening Day. The 33-year-old has had rotten luck on the injury front during his career, having missed most of the 2024 season due to torn patella tendon in his right knee and having previously required a flexor tendon surgery and two Tommy John surgeries for his elbow.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Topa exits game early with right shoulder tightness FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Reliever Justin Topa suffered an arm injury during Wednesday’s Grapefruit League game against the Orioles. Topa was remo...

MARCH 5 • MLB.COM

Twins reliever Justin Topa exits spring outing because of right shoulder tightness The veteran righthander threw only seven pitches before leaving the Grapefruit League contest.

MARCH 5 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Leaves with apparent injury Topa was removed from Wednesday's Cactus League appearance against the Orioles with an apparent injury, Bobby Nightengale of The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Topa threw only seven pitches in the outing, surrendered a solo home run and showed diminished velocity. The reliever made just three appearances for the Twins in 2024 while dealing with knee and elbow problems. His status should be updated by the club later Wednesday.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Justin Topa, a lifelong card collector, chases his own baseball card The righthander had been waiting to appear on cardboard since becoming a professional in 2013.

MARCH 3 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

After losing most of 2024, Twins' reliever Justin Topa is finally healthy His three late appearances last season were a building block for what the right-hander hopes is a productive 2025.

FEBRUARY 15 • TWINCITIES.COM

Topa, Stewart, McKenzie, Sulser reach deals ahead of tender deadline

Minnesota pitchers Justin Topa and Brock Stewart agreed to one-year contracts ahead of Friday’s tender deadline along with fellow right-hander Triston McKenzie of Cleveland and Col...

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Avoids arbitration with Minnesota Topa agreed to a one-year deal with the Twins on Friday to avoid arbitration.

Impact Topa started the 2024 regular season on the Twins' 15-day injured list due to left patellar tendinitis, and he was transferred to the 60-day IL in late May after an MRI revealed a small tear in his left patellar tendon. Topa managed to return from the injured list Sept. 25, and across three outings he threw 2.1 scoreless innings while striking out two batters and allowing one hit. The 33-year-old right-hander should be good to go for spring training.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE