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MIN Louie Varland
Minnesota Twins
Pitcher
2024 Projected Value: $2
2024 Actual Value: $0 Difference: $-2
Based on 10-team AL-only league

Player Stats      Daily Log
Year W L Sv Hold IP H BB SO ER ERA WHIP Rate
2024 proj 7 7 0 1 121.0 120 30 122 56 4.17 1.240 22.7
2024 0 6 0 0 44.0 61 15 40 40 8.18 1.727 -31.6
2023 4 3 0 2 68.0 66 17 71 35 4.63 1.221 9.8
2022 1 2 0 0 26.0 26 6 21 11 3.81 1.231 5.6

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9/06/24 Twins intend to start using Louie Varland out of the bullpen. Varland has primarily started for the Twins during his stints with the big league club the last two seasons, and Baldelli has been hesitant to move him to the bullpen as he's mentioned the possibility of using a sixth starter at points in September with the Twins having very few breaks in the schedule. Additionally, Varland is essentially the Twins' only insurance behind the five-man starting rotation.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/twins/minnesota-twins-news/...
9/05/24 Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 9-4. Yandy Díaz hit a two-run homer in an eight-run fourth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays went on to beat the Minnesota Twins 9-4 on Wednesday night. All eight runs were scored off Louie Varland (0-6), who was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to follow opener Ronny Henríquez. Taylor Walls had a two-run single and José Caballero had an RBI single in the inning. The Rays also scored on a pair of fielder's choice grounders with the infield in and an errant pickoff throw by Varland.
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/09/05/tampa-bay...
9/04/24 Twins recall Louie Varland, option Diego Castillo. The Twins recalled right-hander Louie Varland from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday and optioned right-handed reliever Diego Castillo back to the Saints as the corresponding move. It always appeared to be just a matter of time before Varland would be back up for his sixth stint with the Twins. Manager Rocco Baldelli had alluded to working in a sixth starter at some point or points in September, and while reliever Ronny Henriquez will start Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, there's a good chance Varland could come in and give the Twins several innings of relief.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/twins/minnesota-twins-news/...
8/25/24 Will Louie Varland shift to the bullpen again? Twins not sure yet. Right around this time last year, the Twins decided to move Louie Varland to the bullpen, allowing him first to get his feet wet in the role at Triple-A before deploying him as a weapon out of the major league bullpen. Varland responded to the new challenge, giving up just two earned runs in 12 innings (1.50 ERA) to cap the regular season and making two scoreless playoff appearances. But while ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/louie-varland-shift-bullp...
8/14/24 Varland recalled by Twins, will start Wednesday. The Minnesota Twins will have pitcher Louie Varland back on the mound Wednesday as they look to sweep the Kansas City Royals. On Wednesday morning, the team announced Varland had been recalled from the St. Paul Saints and had optioned fellow right-handed pitcher Josh Winder. Varland previously played during a doubleheader against Cleveland, allowing three runs on eight hits. While playing for the Saints, he recorded 84 strikeouts and 28 walks during 15 starts.
Source: https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/varland-recalled...
7/03/24 Louie Varland focuses on regaining consistency with Saints so he can return to Twins. Saints starting pitcher Louie Varland is a reluctant interview these days. Varland enters Thursday's start at CHS Field with a 3-6 record and an earned-run-average of 6.56. Varland left the ballpark without making any comment and acknowledged on Wednesday prior to the Saints' 21-6 loss to the Gwinnett Stripers that the rough outing indeed weighed heavily on him.
Source: https://www.twincities.com/2024/07/03/louie-varlan...
6/11/24 Twins lose to Rockies 5-4 as late rally falls short. No matter how he pitches, North St. Paul native Louie Varland always spends some time with his family near the Twins' dugout after games in which he pitches. So when it came time for manager Rocco Baldelli to make official Varland's return to the minor leagues after Tuesday night's 5-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies, "we couldn't find him," Baldelli said. Can't find him, can't send him down, ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/twins-lose-rockies-5-4-06...
6/11/24 Twins recall Varland, option Castillo. St. Paul native Louie Varland is back on the Minnesota Twins. The club officially recalled the right-handed pitcher on Tuesday and scheduled him to start the night's game against Colorado. Varland made Minnesota's opening day roster but struggled in four starts, giving up 17 earned runs in 16.2 innings. Since he was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul, Varland has made eight starts for the Saints, going 2-5 with a 5.31 ERA across 40.2 innings with 44 strikeouts and 14 walks. To make room for him on the big-league roster, the team optioned reliever Diego Castillo — who gave up two earned runs across seven innings — to St. Paul. For Related Stories: Minnesota Twins MLB Twins
Source: https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/twins-recall-var...
6/10/24 Twins recalling Louie Varland to make Tuesday's start vs. Rockies. Louie Varland added more than a run to his Class AAA ERA on Thursday, from 4.30 to 5.31, by giving up six runs in three innings to Syracuse. It's not the type of performance that normally earns you a promotion to the major leagues. But Varland will get that promotion Tuesday, and the righthander from North St. Paul will start at Target Field against the Rockies. He's sort of a human day off ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/twins-recalling-louie-var...
4/22/24 Twins send struggling Varland to Triple-A and bring Kepler back from the injured list. The Minnesota Twins sent struggling starting pitcher Louie Varland to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday and reinstated right fielder Max Kepler from the 10-day injured list. Varland was 0-4 with a 9.18 ERA in four starts. The 26-year-old, who pitched effectively out of the bullpen late last season, earned a spot in the rotation in spring training after an elbow injury to Anthony DeSclafani. Kepler missed 13 games with a bruised right knee.
Source: https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/ap/sports/twins...
4/22/24 Varland rocked again in Twins loss. Is he finished as a starter?. During an afternoon that started with Twins starter Louie Varland issuing a walk to three of the first five batters he faced, his last pitch was a cutter in the middle of the strike zone that was crushed beyond the left-field fence for a two-run homer. After Varland labored through 2? innings Sunday, throwing fewer than half his pitches for strikes in the shortest major league start of his ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/varland-rocked-again-twin...
4/21/24 Louie Varland chased early as Twins drop series to Tigers. The last time he pitched, Louie Varland’s issue was two-strike execution. This time out, the issue was not getting to two strikes in the first place. A tough start to the 2024 season for the St. Paulite continued on Sunday when Varland gave up four runs and exited early in the Twins’ 6-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the series finale at Target Field. Varland was lucky to get through the first ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/louie-varland-chased-earl...
4/15/24 Louie Varland's struggles continue as Twins lose 7-4 to Orioles. Louie Varland sunk almost to one knee as Cedric Mullins' high fly ball arced down the right field line in the bottom of the fifth inning, and he visibly flinched as the ball passed the foul pole, fair by perhaps 8 feet. Varland knew what the slicing fly ball meant to the Twins' chances of winning, and he was correct: Though the Twins tried to rally, the Orioles walked away with a 7-4 victory at Camden Yards, the Twins' seventh loss in 10 games.
Source: https://video.startribune.com/louie-varlands-strug...
4/14/24 Twins-Orioles series preview: Baltimore displaying its young talent. Three-game series at Camden YardsAll games on BSN, 830 AM and 102.9 FM Monday, 5:35 p.m.: RHP Louie Varland (0-2, 9.00 ERA) vs. LHP Cole Irvin (0-1, 8.10) Tuesday, 5:35 p.m.: RHP Chris Paddack (0-0, 4.15 ERA) vs. RHP Grayson Rodriguez (2-0, 2.50) Wednesday, 12:05 p.m.: RHP Pablo López (1-2, 4.86 ERA) vs. RHP Tyler Wells (0-2, 5.87) Twins update: They are 6-8 after splitting a four-game series ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/twins-orioles-series-prev...
4/02/24 Twins vs. Brewers Probable Starting Pitching. The Milwaukee Brewers (3-0) aim to prolong their three-game win streak when they meet the Minnesota Twins (2-1) on Tuesday at 4:10 PM ET, at American Family Field. The Brewers will look to Jakob Junis versus the Twins and Louie Varland. Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus! Twins vs. Brewers Pitcher Matchup Info Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Time: 4:10 PM ET TV: BSWI Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Venue: American Family Field Livestream: Fubo Probable Pitchers: Junis - MIL (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Varland - MIN (0-0, 0.00 ERA) You can watch the MLB all season long on Fubo ! Explore More About This Game Brewers vs Twins Odds Brewers vs
Source: https://www.valleynewslive.com/sports/betting/2024...
4/01/24 Unbeaten Brewers roar into home opener against Twins. The Milwaukee Brewers will look to continue their red-hot start when they host the Minnesota Twins in their home opener Tuesday. Right-hander Jakob Junis will be making his Brewers debut in the opener of the two-game series, while the Twins counter with right-hander Louie Varland. The Brewers, under first-year manager Pat Murphy, completed a season-opening three-game sweep of the Mets with a 4-1 victory Sunday. Starter Colin Rea allowed one run on five hits over five innings as Milwaukee got off to a 3-0 start for the first time since 2018.
Source: https://deadspin.com/unbeaten-brewers-roar-into-ho...
3/20/24 Varland hit hard, Alcala exits with trainer as Tigers smash Twins 12-3. FORT MYERS, FLA. – Louie Varland, making his first start after he cemented a spot in the Twins' starting rotation, permitted nine hits and eight runs in four innings during the Twins' 12-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday at Hammond Stadium. Varland will fill the final spot in the Twins' starting rotation after Anthony DeSclafani reinjured his elbow. Eight of the nine hits against ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/varland-hit-hard-alcala-e...
3/20/24 Varland wins spot in Twins rotation after teammate's injury. FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Twins always anticipated Louie Varland pitching important innings for them this season, but any uncertainty about his role and whether he'd make the Opening Day roster disappeared Monday. Anthony DeSclafani had a setback with his elbow, which could require season-ending surgery, and Varland will fill the fifth spot in the Twins' starting rotation. "He's prepared to take ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/varland-wins-spot-twins-r...
3/13/24 Varland, Wallner shine in split-squad doubleheader. FORT MYERS, FLA. - The Twins ended their two-day streak of shutouts, but it didn't result in a win. They tied the St. Louis Cardinals, 1-1, at Hammond Stadium as a part of their split-squad doubleheader Wednesday, and they lost to the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-3, in Port Charlotte. Louie Varland, competing for a spot in the Twins' rotation, permitted one hit in four innings against the Cardinals while ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/varland-wallner-shine-spl...
3/08/24 Twins starter Anthony DeSclafani ‘feeling good’ as he tests elbow. FORT MYERS, Fla. — The chances of St. Paul’s Louie Varland making the Twins’ Opening Day major league roster rests largely on the health of Anthony DeSclafani’s right elbow. That elbow, DeSclafani said just minutes after finishing a 35-pitch bullpen session on Friday at Hammond Stadium, is once again feeling good. Varland, who is unlikely to break camp with the Twins unless there is an injury ...
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/twins-starter-anthony-des...