CALL-UP: Twins NEED to Choose Zebby Matthews as Joe Ryan Faces Potential IL Stint

About this episode

The episode discusses the Minnesota Twins' roster concerns as Joe Ryan's injury status is uncertain and top prospect Walker Jenkins faces setbacks, with a focus on the potential call-up of Zebby Matthews from Triple-A.

Minnesota Twins brace for a pivotal stretch as Joe Ryan’s injury status looms and top prospect Walker Jenkins faces a major setback. Could Zebby Matthews be the key arm the team needs from Triple-A, and how will Jenkins’ timeline shake up outfield plans? CJ Baumgartner unpacks the latest roster concerns and what’s next for both Ryan and Jenkins.

People in this episode

Hosts: Brandon Warne, Dave Brown

Guest: CJ Baumgartner

Topics covered

• injury updates
• roster decisions
• prospects
• pitching
• outfield plans

Keywords

• Joe Ryan
• Walker Jenkins
• Zebby Matthews
• Minnesota Twins
• Triple-A
• injury
• roster

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Organizations: Minnesota Twins, Triple-A

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