The Minnesota Twins are facing their third rain delay in six days as their game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit was delayed before the scheduled 5:40 p.m. CDT first pitch. The matchup features Minnesota at 30-37, sitting third in the American League Central, and Detroit at 27-39 in fourth place. If the game is played, right-handers Taj Bradley and Troy Melton are expected to start for the Twins and Tigers, respectively.
The weather played a major role in the delay, with forecasts calling for worsening conditions through the evening. Around the time the game was set to begin, showers were already in the area, and the outlook showed a high chance of heavy thunderstorms continuing into the 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. CDT hours. Conditions were expected to improve later in the night, but the delay raised uncertainty about whether the game would start on time or be postponed.
A notable lineup development for Minnesota was Byron Buxton’s return to center field and the leadoff spot. Buxton had missed the previous two games after suffering a shoulder contusion when he crashed into the wall on Friday. His availability gives the Twins a boost as they try to stay competitive in a division race where both clubs are looking to climb the standings.
The delay adds to a frustrating stretch for Minnesota, which has now been interrupted by rain multiple times in a short span. Weather disruptions have become a recurring issue, forcing fans and teams to wait for updates on whether games can proceed as planned. In this case, the first pitch was later estimated for 7:30 p.m. CDT, though further changes remained possible depending on how the weather developed.
Game updates were expected to continue throughout the evening, including any new estimated start times or possible postponement announcements. The situation remained fluid as conditions in Detroit were monitored closely.
