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The Twins exercised Alcala's $1.5 million club option for 2025, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. Alcala spent some time in the minors in 2024 but pitched well over 58.1 innings with the Twins, posting a 3.24 ERA and 58:20 K:BB over 58.1 frames. He'll be used in middle relief in 2025.
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The Twins recalled Alcala from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday. Alcala owns a 6.75 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 20 innings in the majors since the All-Star break, but he'll be called upon to give the Twins a fresh bullpen arm as they fight to secure a wild-card spot. He'll take the place of Brent Headrick, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Alcala was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. The Twins have elected to demote Alcala in order to make room for Cole Irvin, who was claimed off waivers earlier in the day. Alcala's recent performance likely led to the demotion, as he's allowed three runs in his last three appearances out of the bullpen.
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Alcala allowed a hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning Saturday against Seattle. He reached a career-high 101.2 mph on the radar gun, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Alcala has been an impact setup man for the Twins since returning from his inexplicable demotions to Triple-A in May and April. Alcala has a 1.05 ERA with a 19:7 K:BB over 17.2 innings since returning to the majors in late May.
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The Twins recalled Alcala from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. The club had previously optioned Caleb Boushley and now have announced Alcala as his replacement on the roster and in the bullpen. In eight appearances this season, Alcala has collected a 3.27 ERA and 10:6 K:BB. He figures to be utilized in middle relief.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MIN | 54 | 0 | 58.3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 58 | 20 | 40 | 3.24 | 1.02 |
| 2023 | MIN | 11 | 0 | 17.3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 6.23 | 1.38 |
| 2022 | MIN | 2 | 0 | 2.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 | 1.71 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/29 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 3.86 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 9/26 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 4.50 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 |
| 9/25 | vs |
- | - | - | 1.2 | 0 | 5.40 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 9/15 | vs  |
- | - | - | 2.0 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 4 | 0.50 |
| 9/13 | vs |
- | - | - | 0.1 | 1 | 13.50 | 1 | 0 | 6.00 |
| 9/11 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.1 | 1 | 4.50 | 0 | 0 | 0.75 |
| 9/08 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |