When the Twins acquired Dean Kremer from the Orioles prior to last week’s Trade Deadline, it did not grab headlines, thanks largely to his inflated ERA following a couple of rough starts in an injury-interrupted season.

There would be no miraculous comeback this time for the Twins after another dominating start by Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron. Cameron allowed a run and two hits over eight innings, striking out eight,

The Twins sent right-hander Joe Ryan back to Minneapolis to get checked out by team doctor Chris Camp, manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday afternoon. “It’s back and glute issues,” Shelton said before the second of three games at Kauffman Stadium.

The Orioles faced a pitcher for the first time on Monday night at Target Field. It was not, however, an unfamiliar face. Ten days after Dean Kremer was traded to the Twins, the 30-year-old right-hander took the mound for a revenge game against the O’s.