Overview
- Luke Keaschall, the Minnesota Twins' No. 3 prospect, sustained a nondisplaced fracture in his right forearm after being hit by an 86.8 mph sinker from Kyle Hendricks during Friday's game against the Angels.
- Keaschall, who debuted on April 18, had been a standout performer, hitting .368 with three doubles and five stolen bases in his first six MLB games.
- The injury occurred in the first inning; Keaschall initially stayed in the game but was replaced by Mickey Gasper in the third inning after further evaluation.
- Twins manager Rocco Baldelli expressed confidence in Keaschall's recovery, praising his work ethic and projecting a strong return to the lineup.
- To address the roster gap, the Twins are set to acquire infielder Kody Clemens from the Phillies, adding depth to their infield as Keaschall begins his recovery.