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JUNE 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Hits first homer Rortvedt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-3 loss to Kansas City.

Impact Rortvedt gave Minnesota a 2-1 lead with his second-inning solo shot. It was the first home run of the catcher's career. He's hitting .179 with three RBI and two runs scored across 31 plate appearances. Mitch Garver and Willians Astudillo figure to see most of the playing time behind the dish for Minnesota.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Merrifield, Dozier lead Royals past Twins 6-3

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MAY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Back with Twins Rortvedt was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 23-year-old will rejoin the Twins on Sunday with Max Kepler (hamstring) landing on the injured list. Rortvedt will provide catching depth behind Mitch Garver and Willians Astudillo.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Rortvedt was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact The 23-year-old received his first big-league promotion at the end of April and went 4-for-25 in 12 games during his first stint in the majors. Rortvedt could rejoin the Twins for catching depth later in the season, but Mitch Garver and Willians Astudillo will handle the work behind the plate.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Rortvedt jumps from Twins' taxi squad to MLB debut Ben Rortvedt came up to start as Ryan Jeffers, Brent Rooker headed to the alternate site.

MAY 1, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

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APRIL 30, 2021 • MLB.COM

Called up for big-league debut Rortvedt was recalled from the alternate training site Friday and is starting behind the plate against the Royals, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact The 23-year-old will take the place of Ryan Jeffers, who was demoted to the alternate site after a slow start to the season. Despite starting Friday, Rortvedt should work as Minnesota's secondary catcher, but he could see some starts against right-handed pitching, especially if starter Mitch Garver continues to struggle at the plate.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

After a season off, young Twins catcher Ben Rortvedt hopes to catch on Young catcher Ben Rortvedt has changed his swing and game-calling style at Twins' suggestion.

MARCH 3, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM