Twins Recall Right-Hander Taj Bradley for Sunday Debut

The Minnesota Twins have recalled right-handed pitcher Taj Bradley from Triple-A St. Paul to start Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Bradley, acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in late July in exchange for Griffin Jax, has struggled in the minors with a 7.53 ERA but maintained a strong strikeout-to-walk ratio of 18:2 in 14.1 innings. Despite a challenging stint with the Rays earlier this season, where he posted a 4.61 ERA and saw a decline in his strikeout rate, the Twins are giving him an opportunity in the majors as the season winds down. To make room on the roster, the Twins have designated right-handed pitcher Erasmo Ramírez for assignment. Bradley's start provides a chance for redemption against a White Sox offense that ranks near the bottom of the majors in runs scored. The Twins are also utilizing other recent trade acquisitions like Mick Abel to bolster their rotation while awaiting the return of injured pitchers Pablo Lopez and Simeon Woods Richardson.