Red Sox at Twins February 21, 2026

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News From February 21, 2026

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Tyler Samaniego

Battling back tightness

PBoston Red Sox AAA

February 21, 2026

Samaniego didn't pitch as scheduled in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Twins due to back tightness, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

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Roman Anthony

Named leadoff hitter

OFBoston Red Sox

February 21, 2026

Manager Alex Cora said Saturday that Anthony will serve as the Red Sox's main leadoff hitter to begin the regular season, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

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John Klein

Working as starter

PMinnesota Twins AAA

February 21, 2026

Klein will be built up as a starter this spring, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.

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Marco Raya

Moves to bullpen

PMinnesota Twins AAA

February 21, 2026

Raya, who was moved to the bullpen late last season, will be used as a reliever going forward, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports. Raya struck out three batters in one inning against the University of Minnesota in an exhibition Friday in his spring debut.

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David Festa

Throws against hitters

PMinnesota Twins

February 21, 2026

Festa (shoulder) threw live at-bats against hitters Saturday and was sitting at 91-92 mph with his fastball, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

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Joe Ryan

Slated for MRI

PMinnesota Twins

February 21, 2026

Ryan will undergo an MRI on his lower back Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

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Joe Ryan

Scratched from spring start

PMinnesota Twins

February 21, 2026

Ryan was scratched from his scheduled start in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox due to lower-back tightness on his right side, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

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Luke Keaschall

Starting Saturday's exhibition

2BMinnesota Twins

February 21, 2026

Keaschall (thumb) will start at second base and bat second in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox.

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