Achievements
- As a member of the Rochester Red Wings, Minnesota's Triple-A farm club, Liriano was awarded International League Rookie of the year in 2005.
- Shared the American League Rookie of the Month for June 2006 in a Twins' sweep of the AL monthly awards, with Johan Santana named Pitcher of the Month and Twins' catcher Joe Mauer Player of the Month.
- Named by American League manager Ozzie Guillén as one of five candidates for the 2006 All-Star Final Vote. Liriano finished second to the player he was traded for, A. J. Pierzynski.
- On July 10, 2006, Liriano was named to his first All-Star game by American League Manager Ozzie Guillén to replace fatigued starting pitcher José Contreras.
- Named American League Rookie of the Month July 2006, his second consecutive such award.
- Named American League Pitcher of the Month for April 2010, after posting a 3–0 record and leading the league with a 0.96 ERA.
- On May 3, 2011, Liriano threw his first career complete game, a no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. He had 6 walks and 2 strikeouts in the 30 batters he faced. He threw 123 pitches, 66 of which were strikes.
- On July 13, 2012, Liriano struck out 15 batters against the Oakland A's. He caused 27 swing and misses, the highest number since 2007.
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