Alan Roden - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Bound for bench Wednesday Roden is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Roden will hit the bench Wednesday while southpaw Noah Cameron takes the hill for the Royals. Austin Martin will take Roden's spot in right field and bat leadoff.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Witt Jr. returns from back injury and leads Royals to 8-2 win over Twins

Bobby Witt Jr. had three hits and two RBIs in his return to the lineup, leading the Kansas City Royals to an 8-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lewis hits tying homer in 7th and Keaschall provides go-ahead double as Twins beat Mariners 5-3

Royce Lewis hit a tying home run in the seventh inning and Luke Keaschall smacked a go-ahead double as the surging Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

2026 MLB trade deadline: Blue Jays and Twins trade fits The Minnesota Twins were one of a handful of teams that the Toronto Blue Jays traded with before the 2025 trade deadline. Their roles were r...

JULY 31 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Back in starting nine Wednesday Roden will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact Since Byron Buxton returned from the injured list July 20, Roden's playing time has been trending down, as the 26-year-old started in just two of the Twins' previous seven games. However, with Buxton aggravating a hip injury Tuesday and taking a seat Wednesday, the Twins will have a spot in the lineup available to Roden, who has produced a .488 OPS over 39 plate appearances in the big leagues this season.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Roden's 2-RBI single, and Rojas' strong start on short notice help Twins top Athletics 2-0

Alan Roden hit a two-run single to snap Minnesota’s scoreless streak at 14 2/3 innings and the Twins beat the Athletics 2-0

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Garnering look in everyday role Roden will start in right field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact Roden was left out of the lineup for Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Guardians after being called up from Triple-A St. Paul that day, but he's picked up starts in each of the Twins' ensuing five games. He's thus far gone 3-for-11 with two walks and three RBI while slotting between the sixth and eighth spots in the lineup. Roden should get the chance to play regularly against right-handed pitching while Byron Buxton (hip) is on the shelf.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Royce Lewis homers, doubles to lead Twins over Angels 5-3

Royce Lewis hit a two-run homer and sparked the go-ahead rally with a seventh-inning double as the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Gavin Williams throws seven strong innings, three Guardians homer in 5-2 victory over Twins

Gavin Williams pitched seven dominant innings, Gabriel Arias, Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey hit home runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2 to avoid a th...

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Fresh off Alan Roden's heroics, Twins vie for sweep of Guardians Deadspin | Fresh off Alan Roden's heroics, Twins vie for sweep of Guardians

JULY 9 • DEADSPIN.COM

Walk-off in season debut Roden went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 win against Cleveland.

Impact Roden barreled a walk-off single off the wall in center-field in his season debut for the Twins. The 26-year-old was promoted yesterday to play in the outfield in the wake of the Byron Buxton (hip) injury. The lefty hit well in the minors this season, slashing .272/.397/.512 with eight home runs and a 24:25 BB:K in 33 games with St. Paul.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Roden's RBI single in the 9th inning lifts Twins past the Guardians 6-5

Alan Roden's RBI single in the ninth inning helped the Minnesota Twins beat Cleveland 6-5 for their fourth straight win over the Guardians

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Twins put All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton on 10-day IL with lingering hip injury

The Minnesota Twins placed Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after the center fielder aggravated a hip injury that has lingered through much of the season

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Buxton (hip strain) placed on IL, will miss All-Star Game Newly elected Twins All-Star Byron Buxton was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip strain on Tuesday after aggravating the hip...

JULY 7 • MLB.COM

Recalled from Triple-A The Twins recalled Roden from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.

Impact Roden missed time earlier this season with a shoulder injury but has been excellent when healthy, slashing .272/.397/.512 with eight home runs and a 24:25 BB:K over 33 games with St. Paul. The 26-year-old can handle all three outfield spots and could get some looks in center field while Byron Buxton (hip) is sidelined.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from Triple-A IL Triple-A St. Paul reinstated Roden (shoulder) from its 7-day injured list Monday.

Impact Roden is expected to play in Tuesday's series opener versus Omaha in what will be his first appearance for St. Paul since April 22. After being shut down due to torn labrum in his throwing shoulder, Roden was cleared to rejoin St. Paul after completing a rehab assignment over the past two weeks, during which he went 5-for-12 with a home run, two doubles and seven walks in five games between the rookie-level Florida Complex League and Single-A Fort Myers.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

In midst of rehab assignment Roden (shoulder) has gone 4-for-9 with two doubles, four walks, one stolen base, one run and one RBI in three games between the rookie-level Florida Complex League and Single-A For...

Impact Roden remains on Triple-A St. Paul's 7-day injured list, but he looks to be closing in on a return to the Twins' top affiliate around the middle of June now that he's began taking part in game action in the lower levels of the minors. The 26-year-old outfielder produced an .889 OPS in 19 games with St. Paul before landing on the shelf April 24 due to a right shoulder labrum tear.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Twins News: Byron Buxton's injury, Royce Lewis returns, Mick Abel ramps up, Alan Roden takes big step Let's hope Buxton isn't sidelined for too long.

JUNE 6 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Hoping to start throwing this week Roden (shoulder) has resumed taking light swings and is hopeful to begin a throwing program Monday, MLB.com reports.

Impact After failing to win a spot on the Twins' Opening Day roster, Roden was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul coming out of spring training. He was making a case for a call-up after slashing .275/.425/.464 with three home runs and two steals in 19 games at St. Paul, but the left-handed hitter was shut down in late April and placed on the 7-day injured list after suffering a torn labrum in his right (throwing) shoulder. Roden is expected to require a three-week buildup with his throwing program before beginning a rehab assignment in the lower levels of the minors, so he would appear unlikely to rejoin the St. Paul lineup until around the middle of June.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Twins Injury Update: Alan Roden headed to IL, Travis Adams rehabbing Twins OF Alan Roden suffers right shoulder injury Roden, 26, will miss the next four weeks because of a labrum tear in his right shoulder, a...

APRIL 25 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Dealing with shoulder issue Roden has a labrum tear in his right shoulder, Dan Hayes of The Athletic

Impact Roden is expected to rest and rehab the injury for the next four weeks, ultimately avoiding surgery for the time being. The outfielder has produced a .275 average with three home runs, 15 RBI, nine runs scored and two stolen bases over 69 at-bats in 19 contests with Triple-A St. Paul so far this season.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Roden (shoulder) to miss at least 1 month as Twins' OF depth dwindles NEW YORK -- The Twins’ outfield depth is taking a hit. Alan Roden, acquired from the Blue Jays in the Louis Varland trade last summer, will...

APRIL 23 • MLB.COM

Twins reinstate third baseman Royce Lewis from injured list after knee sprain

The Minnesota Twins reinstated third baseman Royce Lewis from the injured list before beginning a three-game series against the New York Mets

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Left off Opening Day roster The Twins optioned Roden to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 26-year-old batted .302 with a double, a homer and two steals in 15 Grapefruit League games, but he'll still open the season in the minors in favor of James Outman. It's worth noting that Outman has no remaining minor-league options, which likely factored into Roden's demotion to begin the season. He shouldn't have to wait too long to get another look for the rebuilding Twins.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hot spring may not win roster spot Roden went 2-for-5 in Friday's Grapefruit loss to Boston. Despite hitting .323 (10 for 31) with a home run this spring, both Matthew Leach of MLB.com and The Athletic project Roden...

Impact James Outman is having a strong spring and is out of options, so it's thought the Twins will send Roden to the minors to begin the season. However, the Twins outfield situation is still in flux. The team has too many left-handed hitting outfielders and a trade late in spring training seems possible. Roden could still win a role as a strong-side platoon player in left field if he wins a spot over Outman.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

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