The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Cody Laweryson and placed the right-handed pitchers Travis Adams (right triceps strain, retroactive to March 22) and David Festa (right shoulder impingement, retroactive to March 22) on the 15-day Injured List. To make room for Laweryson on the 40-man roster, the Twins have designated catcher Alex Jackson for release or assignment.
The Twins 26-man Opening Day roster is now set with 13 pitchers and 13 position players:
PITCHERS (13): RHP Mick Abel, LHP Anthony Banda, RHP Taj Bradley, LHP Kody Funderburk, RHP Zak Kent, RHP Cody Laweryson, RHP Bailey Ober, RHP Eric Orze, RHP Joe Ryan, LHP Taylor Rogers, RHP Cole Sands, RHP Justin Topa and RHP Simeon Woods Richardson
CATCHERS (2): Victor Caratini and Ryan Jeffers
INFIELDERS (5): Josh Bell, Tristan Gray, Luke Keaschall, Brooks Lee and Royce Lewis
OUTFIELDERS (4): Byron Buxton, Trevor Larnach, James Outman and Matt Wallner
UTILITY (2): Kody Clemens and Austin Martin
(info courtesy of Twins)
