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Twins call up Marco Raya amid bullpen struggles ahead of Dodgers matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:32 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

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Summary

Marco Raya, a rookie right-hander for the Minnesota Twins, received a call-up for a potential MLB debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. After a strong minor league performance, including only three walks in two months, Raya was chosen as the team seeks to establish an effective bullpen identity. His family arrived from Texas to support him for the game at Target Field. Manager Derek Shelton emphasized the ongoing challenges with the relief pitching staff and highlighted Raya’s recent success as a reason for this opportunity. The Twins opened the gates early for fans ahead of a highly anticipated pitching matchup featuring Joe Ryan against Shohei Ohtani.

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By the Numbers

•Marco Raya gets the call following a strong stretch in the minors.
•He walked only three batters in his last two months at St. Paul.
•Twins struggle to define their bullpen identity at season's midpoint.
•Raya's family traveled from Texas to support him during the game.
•Target Field gates opened early for a marquee matchup against the Dodgers.

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9:32 PMYahoo Sports — Bullpen searching for identity means opportunity for righty Marco Raya

What they're saying

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Marco Raya didn’t get a wink of sleep after getting a life-changing phone call late Tuesday night. But for the Twins’ rookie right-hander, that was a good thing. “Pretty sick feeling. I can’t really put into words what it feels like. Pretty crazy,” Raya said in the Minnesota clubhouse prior to Wednesday’s game versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was getting ready for bed following the St. Paul ...
— Yahoo Sports

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