Cole Sands
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30 Temmuz 2026
Slated for elbow surgery
Sands will undergo arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to remove loose bodies and bone spurs from his right elbow, Jack Azoulay-Haron of ElEmergente.com reports.
Analiz
Sands has battled elbow problems throughout the 2026 season and landed back on the 15-day injured list Tuesday. He has opted for season-ending surgery to repair the issue but expects to have a "pretty much normal" offseason after getting a PRP injection post-op. Sands allowed 11 runs with an 11:5 K:BB over 12 innings for the Twins this season. The 29-year-old has two more years of arbitration eligibility remaining.
29 Temmuz 2026
Likely done for season
Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll said Tuesday that Sands (elbow) is expected to miss the rest of the season, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Analiz
Sands is scheduled to meet with team physician Dr. Chris Camp on Wednesday before deciding on a treatment plan for his strained right elbow, but even if surgery isn't recommended, the 29-year-old reliever doesn't appear likely to pitch again in 2026. He had previously been shelved for nearly three months with a forearm strain before being shut down again after making just one appearance following his reinstatement from the injured list Sunday.
28 Temmuz 2026
Back to IL with elbow strain
The Twins placed Sands on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow strain.
Analiz
Sands just returned from a nearly three-month absence with a right forearm strain, getting roughed up for five runs while retiring just one batter Sunday versus the Athletics. He's now shelved again with another injury to his pitching arm, and it could be a lengthy absence.
26 Temmuz 2026
Back from IL
The Twins reinstated Sands (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Sunday.
Analiz
Sands has been on the shelf since early May due to a forearm strain, but he's ready to rejoin the active roster after firing seven scoreless frames during a six-outing rehab assignment. The right-hander opened the campaign in a high-leverage role, recording one save and three holds in 12 appearances prior to the injury. Yoendrys Gomez has since settled in as Minnesota's closer, which likely positions Sands to fill a setup role.