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Twins take another hit with Brock Stewart landing on injured list

Stewart has been a dominant option out of the bullpen.

Joe Nelson

Apr 25, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Brock Stewart (61)
Apr 25, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Brock Stewart (61) / Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
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Friday was a painful day for the Twins with two key players landing on the 10-day injured list.

First, Byron Buxton hit the IL with right knee inflammation. And not long after the Twins announced that standout reliever Brock Stewart was heading to the IL with right shoulder tendinitis.

Stewart had gone 25 consecutive appearances without allowing a run before he allowed a solo homer in Minnesota’s win over the White Sox earlier this week. 

With Stewart out for at least 10 days, the Twins have recalled lefty Kody Funderburk from Triple-A St. Paul. 

While the Stewart loss is significant, the recent return of Jhoan Duran and the call-up of Jorge Alcala should help alleviate the issue. 

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JOE NELSON

Joe Nelson has more than 20 years of experience in Minnesota sports journalism. Nelson began his career in sports radio, working at smaller stations in Marshall and St. Cloud before moving to the highly-rated KFAN-FM 100.3 in the Twin Cities. While there, he produced the popular mid-morning show hosted by Minnesota Vikings play-by-play announcer Paul Allen. His time in radio laid the groundwork for his transition to sports writing in 2011. He covers the Vikings, Timberwolves, Gophers and Twins for On SI.