In a bid to fortify their bullpen, the Minnesota Twins have called up right-handed reliever Darren McCaughan from Class AAA St. Paul. McCaughan replaces Randy Dobnak, who was designated for assignment after a subpar outing against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Twins aim to rebound from a disappointing start to the season, having been swept by the Cardinals.

Chris Paddack, making his first start since last season, will take the mound against the Chicago White Sox. Paddack emphasizes the importance of maintaining his arm's readiness through regular low-impact throwing exercises, citing the insights from his surgeon on recovery management. The Twins have dominated the White Sox in recent matchups, demonstrating a strong offensive output against their division rivals. In contrast, the White Sox are struggling after a historically poor season.

The Minnesota Twins have finalized their opening day roster, featuring a notable return for right-hander Randy Dobnak, who takes on a long relief role after a four-year gap. Dobnak was added to the 40-man roster following the return of Rule 5 draft pick Eiberson Castellano to the Philadelphia Phillies. Key injuries to relievers Brock Stewart and Michael Tonkin have provided Dobnak's opportunity. Alongside Dobnak, the Twins added Mickey Gasper and Dashawn Keirsey Jr., both earning their first opening day roster spots due to injuries to Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee.

Dobnak, whose journey from an undrafted player to a major leaguer is noteworthy, is set to make $3 million during the last guaranteed year of his contract. His return marks a significant milestone after he spent the last two years in Triple-A, having faced challenges due to injuries. The Twins' bullpen will include Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, and other key arms, with Pablo López pitching against the St. Louis Cardinals in their season opener.