TAMPA — Randy Dobnak has missed the Twins' past 61 games because of a finger injury, but returns to the rotation tonight (6:10, BSN) at the Trop to face the American League East-leading Rays.
Randy Dobnak returns after two months, will start for Twins against Tampa Bay
The Rays have the best record in the American League as they focus on the AL East title. They are 24-7 since trading for Nelson Cruz.
September 4, 2021 at 2:21AM
Dobnak was 1-6 with a 7.83 ERA before being sidelined. Righthander Michael Wacha (2-4, 5.70) starts for Tampa Bay.
The Rays (84-50) have the best record in the American League.
The Twins (58-75) are last in the AL Central and are 26-39 on the road.
Nelson Cruz has played 31 games for the Rays since being traded from the Twins. He's hitting .203 with seven homers and 21 RBI for Tampa, and overall has 26 homers and 71 RBI on the season.
The Rays are 24-7 since acquiring Cruz.
TWINS LINEUP
Luis Arraez, 3B
Byron Buxton, CF
Jorge Polanco, 2B
Josh Donaldson, DH
Max Kepler, RF
Miguel Sano, 1B
Nick Gordon, LF
Ryan Jeffers, C
Andrelton Simmons, SS
RAYS LINEUP
Brandon Lowe, 2B
Joey Wendle, 3B
Nelson Cruz, DH
Austin Meadows, LF
Randy Arozarena, RF
Kevin Kiermaier, CF
Yandy Diaz, 1B
Francisco Mejia, C
Taylor Walls, SS
A report in Bloomberg News said the private equity billionaire has met with people in Minnesota to learn more about the team.
