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Twins' Jorge Alcala: Option exercised
The Minnesota Twins exercised Jorge 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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Twins' Jorge Alcala: Up from St. Paul
The Minnesota Twins recalled Jorge 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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Twins' Jorge Alcala: Moved to minors
Jorge Alcala was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.The Minnesota 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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Twins' Jorge Alcala: Career-high velocity
Jorge 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 Minnesota 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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Twins' Jorge Alcala: Rejoins bullpen
The Minnesota Twins recalled Jorge 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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Twins' Jorge Alcala: Heads back to Triple-A
The Minnesota Twins optioned Jorge Alcala to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.Alcala allowed four runs and threw 48 pitches over two innings in Tuesday's 10-6 loss to the Mariners, so he's being sent out in favor of a fresh arm. Right-hander Josh Staumont was recalled from St. Paul in a corresponding move.
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Twins' Jorge Alcala: Recalled from Triple-A
The Minnesota Twins recalled Jorge Alcala from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.He's taking the roster and bullpen spot vacated by Caleb Boushley, who was sent back to St. Paul on Thursday. Alcala never deserved to be optioned in the first place, as he has given up just one unearned run on three hits through six appearances this season.
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Twins' Jorge Alcala: Sent to Triple-A
The Minnesota Twins optioned Jorge Alcala to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.The right-hander has given up just one unearned run on three hits through six appearances this season, but he'll be the odd man out of the bullpen with Caleb Thielbar (hamstring) making his return from the injured list. Alcala should rejoin Minnesota once additional bullpen help is needed.
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Twins' Jorge Alcala: Returns to action Tuesday
Jorge Alcala (undisclosed) struck out two over a scoreless inning of relief in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Dodgers.Per Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com, Alcala dealt with some unspecified soreness coming out of his most recent relief appearance in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Cleveland, prompting the Minnesota Twins to hold him out of Monday's series-opening 4-2 loss to Los Angeles. Alcala was able to play light catch Sunday without incident, and after returning to action Tuesday and delivering a solid outing, he looks to be good to go moving forward. The right-hander is off to an excellent start to the 2024 campaign, striking out six over 5.2 scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and two walks.
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Twins' Jorge Alcala: Dealing with soreness
Jorge Alcala experienced some soreness during his last appearance Saturday against the Guardians, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.It's not clear exactly what is sore on the reliever, but Alcala was able to play some light catch Sunday and will be reevaluated Monday. Consider him day-to-day for the time being.