Taj Bradley and Jackson Jobe start for Twins and Tigers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Minnesota Twins host the Detroit Tigers at Target Field for their 138th game of the season. Taj Bradley takes the mound for Minnesota, while Jackson Jobe starts on the hill for the visiting Tigers. The Twins face a difficult stretch following an 8-17 performance throughout August, leaving them on the periphery of the postseason race. Despite being four games out of a playoff position, team management is shifting focus toward evaluating prospects for the 2027 season. Young players including Walker Jenkins, Kaelen Culpepper, and Emmanuel Rodriguez are expected to receive increased playing time as the club assesses its roster depth. With Byron Buxton injured and multiple veteran pitchers approaching free agency, the organization looks to identify which prospects will secure permanent roles in the lineup and rotation moving forward.
- •Taj Bradley and Jackson Jobe serve as the starting pitchers for the game.
- •The Minnesota Twins are four games out of a playoff spot entering August 31.
- •Minnesota recorded a 8-17 win-loss record during the month of August.
- •Team management plans to prioritize development for players like Walker Jenkins and Kaelen Culpepper.
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Game 138: Tigers at Twins
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