Twins surge in June with key roster changes and strong pitching
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Minnesota Twins have made significant roster adjustments in June and are experiencing a successful run. Following a 6-1 stretch, the team has a 16-2 record against National League teams during interleague play. Starter Francisco Liriano emerged as a centerpiece of this success, pitching impressively in key matchups against the Boston Red Sox and others. As of mid-June, their record has improved to 43-35, leaving them still trailing the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central standings.
- •Twins removed Kyle Lohse from the starting rotation.
- •Jason Kubel solidified the DH role with improved performances.
- •Francisco Liriano shone with a dominant outing against Baltimore and Pittsburgh.
- •Twins achieved a 6-1 record amid roster shuffles from June 7-15.
- •Minnesota trails the Detroit Tigers by a half-game in the standings.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — The 2006 Twins shuffle the deck and catch fire in June
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