Samuel Deduno limited the Royals to one run and five hits over seven innings to pick up a win on Thursday. Deduno did give up his first homer in six starts tonight, but that solo shot from Salvador Perez was the only damage. Deduno is 4-2 with a 3.32 ERA in his seven starts for the Twins. He's probably not going to be an asset in WHIP or strikeouts going forward, so his fantasy upside is quite limited. He should only be used in AL-only leagues when he's going against lesser offenses. Of course, he gets one of those next time out when the Yankees go to Minnesota.

Samuel Deduno allowed four runs on six hits over six innings in Friday's loss to the Indians. He gave up two walks and had six strikeouts. His line would have looked a lot better had the Twins' bullpen not allowed two of his inherited runs to score. Deduno will look to improve on his 3.72 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in his next start Thursday against the Royals.

Samuel Deduno limited the Tigers to two runs in seven innings Saturday in the Twins' victory. Deduno was solid, scattering five singles and two doubles while allowing just one walk and striking out two. He's 3-1 with a 3.26 ERA in 30 1/3 innings, but the peripherals aren't great and he's probably due for a blowup. We wouldn't trust him next week in Cleveland.

Samuel Deduno held the Royals scoreless over six innings to pick up the win in the Twins' 3-0 victory on Tuesday. The start was Deduno's second impressive outing in a row, as he allowed just four hits and two walks while striking out five on the night. The outing lowered his ERA to 3.44 through three starts. His next start will come Sunday against the Nationals.

Samuel Deduno allowed just one run over seven innings as the Twins beat the Brewers 4-1 on Wednesday. It was a nice effort from Deduno after being lit up in his first start of the season on May 24. Deduno limited the Brewers to four hits and two walks in the outing, and the win moved his record to 1-1. He flashed some upside in the World Baseball Classic, but we'll need to see more efforts like Wednesday's before advocating for the right-hander. He'll have the opportunity to show us more in his next start, Tuesday against the Royals.

Samuel Deduno was hammered by the Tigers in his season debut on Friday, surrendering six runs on nine hits over 5 1/3 innings of work. Deduno also walked three and struck out two on the evening. While the Twins are starved for quality options in their starting rotation, perhaps Deduno may not be the optimal choice. Assuming he sticks around to make another start, he'll do battle against the Brewers at home on Wednesday. He remains a non-factor in all fantasy leagues.

Twins purchased the contract of RHP Samuel Deduno from Triple-A Rochester. He'll get the start on Friday against the Tigers. Deduno was great during the World Baseball Classic before putting up a 2.70 ERA and 17/10 K/BB ratio in 16 2/3 innings over three starts with Rochester. It's possible he could have some AL-only value.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Tuesday that Samuel Deduno will be called up from Triple-A Rochester to start Friday's game against the Tigers. In other words, Kyle Gibson's major league debut will have to wait. Deduno, who had a breakthrough performance during the World Baseball Classic, has a 2.70 ERA and 17/10 K/BB ratio in 16 2/3 innings over three starts with Triple-A Rochester since returning from a groin injury. He'll have a pretty tough first matchup, so fantasy owners should steer clear for now.

Samuel Deduno (groin) has been activated from the disabled list at Triple-A Rochester. Dedeno had been at extended spring training while he worked his way though a groin ailment. He'll start for the Red Wings on Sunday. With some members of the Twins' rotation struggling, Deduno could be an option for them soon if he gets off to a good start.

Samuel Deduno (groin) threw a 50-pitch bullpen session Thursday. It sounds like he will probably be ready for an extended spring training start soon. There's no timetable for Deduno's return, but he appears to be moving in the right direction.