The Twins optioned Headrick to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.
Headrick logged one appearance during his four-day stint in the big leagues, giving up one earned run on two hits and two walks while striking out five batters over three innings. He'll now be sent back across the Mississippi River in favor of Jorge Alcala, who was recalled from Triple-A.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Moves up from Triple-A
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The Twins recalled Headrick from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.
Through 18 innings at Triple-A, Headrick owns a 2.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP alongside a 23:6 K:BB. He'll be called upon to give the Twins a fresh bullpen arm while presumably serving in middle relief, replacing Ronny Henriquez.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Returns from forearm injury
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Headrick (forearm) was activated from the 60-day IL at Triple-A St. Paul. He threw three scoreless innings in Tuesday's win over Iowa.
Headrick was in the running for one of the Twins' final bullpen spots but began the season at Triple-A and then went on the injured list April 8. He's probably run out of time to contend for a big-league promotion, but he'll be ready to compete for a job next spring.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Moved to 60-day IL
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Headrick (forearm) was moved to the 60-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "It's just going to take some time to build back up," Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said.
Headrick was in the running for one of the Twins' final bullpen spots but began the season at Triple-A. He suffered the injury April 8. He had given up two runs in seven innings before he was hurt.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Suffers forearm strain
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Headrick was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul on Monday with a forearm strain, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.
The left-hander presumably suffered the injury during his start against Nashville on Saturday, when he struck out seven across five scoreless innings. Headrick doesn't have an official timeline for his return, but the fact it's an forearm injury likely means he'll be out beyond the 7-day minimum.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Heads to minor-league camp
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The Twins optioned Headrick to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Headrick was in the running for one of the Twins' final bullpen spots but ultimately came up short. The left-hander posted a 2.84 ERA and 3:4 K:BB over 6.1 innings this spring. He split time between the rotation and bullpen at St. Paul last season and could be used as a swingman again in 2024.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Optioned to Triple-A
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Headrick was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
The lefty reliever is giving up his roster spot to Bailey Ober, who will make a spot start Friday versus the White Sox. Headrick has struck out 30 over 25.2 frames for the Twins this season but has also posted a 6.31 ERA.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Twins recalled Headrick from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.
Headrick will add depth to Minnesota's bullpen as rosters expand to 28 players. The 25-year-old southpaw holds a 6.20 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 20.1 innings in the majors this season and will presumably work a lower-leverage, multi-inning role down the stretch.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Optioned to Triple-A
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Headrick was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Headrick threw 67 pitches over 3.1 relief innings in Friday's loss to the Phillies, so he'll be sent out in favor a fresh bullpen arm. The Twins will announce Headrick's replacement Saturday.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Rejoins big club
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Headrick was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Headrick has spent the past month at Triple-A but will rejoin the major-league roster for Sunday's series finale versus Arizona. The left-hander has a 5.40 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB over 15 innings for Minnesota this season.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Optioned to Triple-A
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Minnesota optioned Headrick to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Jorge Lopez (mental health) has been activated off the injured list in a corresponding roster move. Headrick, 25, holds a 5.40 ERA and 18:7 K:BB in 15 innings of relief this year at the big-league level.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Recalled from Triple-A
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Headrick was recalled Saturday from Triple-A St. Paul.
Headrick is expected to pitch in Saturday's game against Detroit and will likely be used as a multi-inning option after Jose De Leon opens the game. Though he's logged a 4.23 ERA at Triple-A this season, Headrick boasts a strong 21.9 K-BB%.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Set for call-up
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The Twins are expected to call up Headrick from Triple-A St. Paul before Saturday's game against Detroit, John Shipley of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Headrick will likely be used as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen Saturday while Jose De Leon opens the game. Though he's logged a 4.23 ERA at Triple-A this season, Headrick boasts a strong 21.9 K-BB%. He could stick around in the bullpen beyond Saturday's game since he had success in his first trip to the majors in May, when he logged a 3.24 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 8.1 innings over three relief appearances.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Optioned to Triple-A
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Headrick was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul by the Twins on Thursday.
Headrick was needed for five innings of relief Wednesday, so Minnesota opted to send him down since he won't be available for a few days. The club has yet to announce a corresponding roster move.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Earns save in big-league debut
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Headrick picked up the save Wednesday against Boston. He allowed one run on one hit and two walks while striking out three over three innings.
Headrick had a smooth debut after being called up from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday. The former ninth-round draft pick will look to establish himself as a long reliever to start his major-league career, though he's not guaranteed to stick in the majors for long.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Twins recalled Headrick from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Headrick will have a chance to make his MLB debut after being promoted from the Saints. The left-hander registered a 6.00 ERA over two appearances -- one start -- by allowing six runs over nine innings with a 12:2 K:BB. Louie Varland was optioned to Triple-A by the Twins in a corresponding move.
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Twins' Brent Headrick: Optioned to Triple-A
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Headrick was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
After a solid spring camp, Headrick now reaches Triple-A for the first time in his career. The 25-year-old southpaw split time between High-A and Double-A ball last season, recording a 4.81 ERA and 1.37 WHIP through 43 innings with Double-A Wichita.
