Venue: Tropicana Field — St. Petersburg, FL
First Pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM ET
Broadcast: MLB.TV, local market networks
Weather Outlook
Although Tropicana Field is a domed stadium, the local outdoor weather is:
Temperature: ~79°F
Wind: 17 mph NE
Conditions: Warm, breezy
Roof conditions typically neutralize weather effects, making this a pitcher‑friendly indoor environment.
Injury Report
Minnesota Twins
Kody Funderburk — Paternity list (Apr 24)
Cody Laweryson — 15‑Day IL (forearm)
Julian Merryweather — 7‑Day IL
Cory Lewis — 7‑Day IL (Apr 25)
Travis Adams — 15‑Day IL (Apr 27)
Royce Lewis — 10‑Day IL (knee)
Pablo López — 60‑Day IL (UCL repair)
David Festa — 60‑Day IL (shoulder)
Tampa Bay Rays
Ty Johnson — 7‑Day IL
Jake Fraley — Day‑to‑Day (Apr 24)
TJ Nichols — 7‑Day IL
Austin Vernon — 7‑Day IL
John Rooney — 7‑Day IL
Gavin Lux — 10‑Day IL (shoulder)
Edwin Uceta — 15‑Day IL (shoulder)
Michael Grove — 15‑Day IL (shoulder surgery)
Joe Boyle — 15‑Day IL (elbow)
Manuel Rodríguez — 60‑Day IL (elbow)
Steven Wilson — 60‑Day IL (back)
Injury Edge: Twins — Rays’ bullpen depth is significantly compromised.
Probable Pitching Matchup
Minnesota — Taj Bradley (RHP)
Record: 3–0
ERA: 1.63
WHIP: 1.23
K/BB: 34 / 10
HR Allowed: 0
Tampa Bay — Drew Rasmussen (RHP)
Record: 1–0
ERA: 2.75
WHIP: 0.66
K/BB: 20 / 3
HR Allowed: 4
Pitching Edge: Slightly Minnesota — Bradley has been dominant and homer‑free.
Team Records & Recent Form
Minnesota Twins (12–13)
Last 5: L, L, W, L, L
Team Stats:
AVG: .227
Runs: 119
HR: 28
OBP: .326
SLG: .377
ERA: 3.99
WHIP: 1.35
Tampa Bay Rays (13–11)
Last 5: W, L, L, L, W
Team Stats:
AVG: .257
Runs: 116
HR: 20
OBP: .333
SLG: .378
ERA: 4.70
WHIP: 1.29
Form Edge: Rays — slightly better offensive consistency.
Key Player Matchups
Minnesota
Byron Buxton: 5 HR, .229 AVG, 7 RBI
Josh Bell: .253 AVG, 16 RBI
Tampa Bay
Junior Caminero: 6 HR, .260 AVG, 12 RBI
Yandy Díaz: .340 AVG, .426 OBP
Matchup Note: Bradley vs. Caminero is the marquee duel — elite stuff vs. elite bat speed.
Series & Trend Notes
Twins: 5–7 on the road
Rays: 5–4 at home
Twins bullpen: 62.5% save rate, 17 holds (Top‑10)
Rays offense: higher contact rate, lower HR output
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins 7.5
Tampa Bay Rays – 126
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 23, 2026
