Twins rookie Connor Prielipp is set to make his first start Sunday against the Athletics after recovering from a finger blister, stepping in for injured rookie Mike Paredes. The team is juggling injuries across the rotation — Joe Ryan’s start was pushed back due to arm fatigue, while key arms like Pablo López, Mick Abel, and David Festa are sidelined for the season. In the bullpen, Cole Sands returns from forearm rehab, while Jack Anderson is sent down to Triple-A to make room. With pitching depth stretched thin, the Twins are digging deep into their roster to keep the rotation afloat.

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The Athletics fell 2-0 to the Twins in a tight, shutout battle, but manager Mark Kotsay praised his pitching staff for holding the opposition to just two runs over recent games. A late-inning opportunity in the eighth—thanks to a Twins error—went unrealized with runners on second and third and no outs, sealing the loss. The team also showcased resilience with an unexpected relief pitcher stepping in after a starter exited minutes before game time, delivering sharp, effective innings. Despite the tough result, Kotsay emphasized player health and process over outcomes, highlighting the need to build offense around the team’s emerging pitching strength.

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Twins bullpen gets a major boost as lefty Connor Prielipp and righty Cole Sands return from injury, both pitching impressively in rehab outings. Prielipp, recovering from a finger blister, tossed three scoreless innings without a hit, while Sands, back from a forearm strain, threw seven shutout innings across two rehab stints. To make room, Jack Anderson was sent down to Triple-A, and Mike Paredes is now sidelined with an oblique strain — just before his start.

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