{"id":542574,"date":"2026-04-05T19:31:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T19:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542574\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T19:31:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T19:31:30","slug":"how-to-watch-rays-vs-twins-tv-channel-and-streaming-options-for-april-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542574\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch Rays vs. Twins: TV channel and streaming options for April 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

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April 5, 2026Updated 1:15 pm EDT<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Twins host the Tampa Bay Rays at 2:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, with both teams hoping to win the series. Simeon Woods Richardson (0-1, 3.60 ERA) will start for the Twins, who are 3-5 this season and fifth in the AL Central. Nick Martinez (0-0, 3.00 ERA) is starting for the Rays, who are 3-5 and fourth in the AL East.<\/p>\n

How to watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. Minnesota TwinsRays vs. Twins odds<\/p>\n

Odds provided by BetMGM.<\/a><\/p>\n

Injury reportsTwins<\/p>\n

Travis Adams: 15 Day IL (Tricep), David Festa: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Pablo Lopez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)<\/p>\n

Rays<\/p>\n

Taylor Walls: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Gavin Lux: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Ryan Pepiot: 15 Day IL (Hip), Garrett Cleavinger: 15 Day IL (Calf), Edwin Uceta: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Manuel Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Steven Wilson: 60 Day IL (Back)<\/p>\n

Stats to know
\nJosh Bell is hitting for a .231 BA, .382 OBP and .577 SLG with a 35.3% strikeout rate and a 17.6% walk rate. His OPS is .959 and he has scored nine runs. In 34 plate appearances, he has hit two home runs (20th in MLB) and driven in seven runs (17th in MLB).
\nIn 29 plate appearances, Royce Lewis has slashed .167\/.310\/.500 this season. He has hit two long balls (20th in MLB) and driven in five runs with a strikeout rate of 31% and a walk rate of 13.8%. He has one stolen base on one attempt. He has come around to score six times.
\nYandy Diaz has hit two home runs this season, which ranks 20th in MLB. He has also tallied 10 RBIs (4th in MLB) and has scored six runs. In 38 plate appearances, he has recorded a .424 BA, .500 OBP and .697 SLG with a 7.9% walk rate and a 13.2% strikeout rate.
\nIn 39 plate appearances, Jonathan Aranda has hit two long balls (20th in MLB), tallied seven RBIs (17th in MLB) and scored four runs. He is batting .242\/.333\/.485 and has posted a 23.1% strikeout rate and a 12.8% walk rate.<\/p>\n

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