Twins Demote Louie Varland to Triple-A, Reactivate Max Kepler

In a series of roster moves, the Minnesota Twins have sent struggling pitcher Louie Varland to Triple-A St. Paul and reinstated outfielder Max Kepler from the injured list.

• Louie Varland, after a series of poor performances with a 9.18 ERA, has been optioned to Triple-A following a particularly disappointing start against the Tigers.
• Max Kepler returns to the Twins' lineup after recovering from a bruised knee, having performed well in a rehabilitation assignment.
• Ronny Henriquez has been added to the Twins' bullpen, providing additional relief as the team looks to stabilize its pitching staff.
• The Twins' rotation struggles continue, with limited depth in starting pitching at Triple-A and ongoing adjustments to their roster.
• Manager Rocco Baldelli emphasizes the need for flexibility and improvement as the team faces a challenging start to the season.

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