Varland is expected to be used in a traditional relief role down the stretch, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Varland (0-6) took the loss Wednesday, surrendering eight runs on five hits and a walk over 2.1 relief innings as the Twins were downed 9-4 by the Rays. He struck out one.

The Twins recalled Varland from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.

Varland may be a candidate for a promotion from Triple-A St. Paul to fill the opening in the Twins rotation Wednesday at Tampa Bay, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

The Twins optioned Varland to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday.

Varland (0-5) took the loss Wednesday against the Royals, allowing three earned runs on eight hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out three.

The Twins recalled Varland from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.

Varland is likely to start Wednesday's game against the Royals, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

The Twins optioned Varland to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.

The Twins recalled Varland from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.