ATLANTA (AP) — Minnesota Twins right-hander Justin Topa was to make his first big league start on Saturday night against the Atlanta Braves after 102 relief appearances. Right-hander Simeon ...

Minnesota Twins pitcher Justin Topa is set to make his first career start against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, while scheduled starter Simeon Woods Richardson is expected to follow in bulk relief ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Minnesota Twins right-hander Justin Topa was to make his first big league start on Saturday night against the Atlanta Braves after 102 relief appearances. Right-hander Simeon ...

The reason for that change wasn't immediately clear. Topa has appeared in seven games this season, striking out six batters, allowing five hits with a 1.35 earned-run average in 6.2 innings pitched.