Twins activate Kenta Maeda to start against Mariners
Twins Activate Kenta Maeda to Start Against Mariners. The Minnesota Twins activated right-hander Kenta Maeda from the 10-day injured list to start Monday night against the host Seattle Mariners.
Maeda had been sidelined due to groin and arm issues. The 33-year-old last pitched for the Twins on May 22.
Kenta Maeda is 2-2 with a 5.27 ERA in nine starts this season.
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The Twins also placed right-hander Michael Pineda (elbow) and outfielder Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) on the 10-day IL and recalled utility player Luis Arraez (shoulder) after a two-game rehab stint. Kenta Maeda
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Pineda departed Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros after four innings due to the injury. He gave up three runs and six hits and took the loss.
Pineda, 32, is 3-4 with a 3.70 ERA in 11 starts this season. Twins Activate
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Refsynder, 30, is batting .321 with two homers and 10 RBIs in 18 games. Arraez, 24, is hitting .277 with one homer and 14 RBIs in 39 major league games.
–Field Level Media