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Twins Place Breakout Starter Taj Bradley on IL With Right Pectoral Inflammation

The move tightens an already thin rotation, elevating minor-league depth.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Taj Bradley (26) prepares to throw a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. , Image 2 shows Taj Bradley #26 and Ryan Jeffers #27 of the Minnesota Twins interact against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning at Target Field on April 07, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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May 5, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Taj Bradley (26) throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Twins placed Bradley on the injured list Saturday, listing it retroactive to May 6, after an MRI showed no significant damage and with a consult to Dr. Keith Meister planned.
  • Bradley had been Minnesota’s top starter, posting a 4-1 record with a 2.87 ERA and 52 strikeouts in 47 innings over eight starts.
  • Minnesota recalled right-hander Travis Adams from Triple-A St. Paul to fill the roster spot, and Sunday’s finale in Cleveland shifts to a bullpen game opened by Andrew Morris.
  • The rotation is already stretched with Pablo López out for the season after elbow surgery and rookie Mick Abel on the injured list for elbow inflammation.
  • Some outlets reported a 10-day IL stint, while others cited 15 days, reflecting inconsistent listings even as team officials framed the move as a cautious step.