BRENT ROOKER NEWS

Gets third straight start Rooker will start in right field and bat eighth Wednesday against the Athletics.

Impact He'll be picking up his third consecutive start after playing in both ends of Tuesday's doubleheader loss, going a collective 0-for-6 between the contests. With Max Kepler and Kyle Garlick both on the COVID-19 injured list, Rooker looks like he could end up seeing regular starts in corner outfield in the short term.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IL Rooker (neck) was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game in Oakland, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The timing worked out well for Rooker, who had been traveling with the team, as Max Kepler was placed on the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move, so there should be some playing time available in the short term. Alex Kirilloff was not an option to be promoted, as he is at the team's alternate training site in St. Paul and the team didn't want to fly players to the West Coast commercially during the pandemic. Rooker has six strikeouts in 11 at-bats.

APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota's Cruz puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Athletics

Twins, streaking Cruz set for matchup against Athletics

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota's Cruz puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Athletics

Twins, streaking Cruz set for matchup against Athletics

APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota to visit Oakland

The Oakland Athletics square off against the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shoemaker expected to start for Twins at Angels

The Los Angeles Angels host the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heaney scheduled to start for Angels against Twins

The Los Angeles Angels play the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins take 5-game slide into matchup with Red Sox

Minnesota is looking to break its five-game losing streak with a win over Boston The Twins are expected to send Michael Pineda to the mound Thursday and the Red Sox will give Garre...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins look to break 3-game slide

Minnesota will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Twins take on Boston

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Happ expected to start as Twins host Red Sox

The Minnesota Twins host the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seager HR in 9th, Mariners rally late from 6 down, top Twins

Kyle Seager hit his second homer of the game, a three-run drive in the ninth inning to complete the Seattle Mariners’ comeback from a six-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-...

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seager HR in 9th, Mariners rally late from 6 down, top Twins

Kyle Seager hit his second homer of the game, a three-run drive in the ninth inning to complete the Seattle Mariners’ rally from a six-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nearly ready for sim games Manager Rocco Baldelli said Sunday that Rooker (neck) should begin receiving at-bats in simulated games at the Twins' alternate site in Saint Paul during the upcoming week, Do-Hyou...

Impact Rooker appears to be tracking toward a minimum-length stay on the 10-day injured list, but he's not expected to have a regular role waiting for him in Minnesota once he's reinstated. With third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) seemingly in line to come off the IL on Monday, Luis Arraez will likely shift to left field to handle an everyday gig. Rooker and Jake Cave had previously been vying for at-bats in left.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shoemaker expected to start as Twins host the Mariners

The Minnesota Twins play the Seattle Mariners

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pineda expected to start as Minnesota hosts Seattle

The Minnesota Twins take on the Seattle Mariners

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Berrios to start home opener for Minnesota against the Mariners

Minnesota hosts Seattle for the 2021 home opener

APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins rally for 3-2 victory over Baddoo, Tigers

Jorge Polanco hit a two-run double in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins held off Akil Baddoo and the Detroit Tigers 3-2

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on injured list Rooker was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a cervical strain, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rooker was slated to start in left field against the Tigers on Wednesday, but he's apparently dealing with a neck injury that will force him to miss at least 10 days. Left-hander Brandon Waddell's contract was selected by Minnesota in a corresponding move. It's not yet clear when Rooker will be able to return.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start in LF Rooker started in left field and went 1-for-6 in Monday's win over Detroit.

Impact It was curious that Rooker got a start in left field before Kyle Garlick, who initially beat him out for a reserve outfield spot in spring training. It was likely a spot start for Rooker, but there is a chance that he could platoon in left field with Jake Cave when Byron Buxton returns from an illness.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to alternate site Rooker was optioned to Minnesota's alternate training site, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact This is a surprise since Rooker appeared set to platoon in right field after the Twins sent Alex Kirilloff to the minors to begin the season. Rooker hit .243 (19-for-80) with three home runs this spring. He showed he's healthy after his 2020 season ended in mid-September due to a fractured right forearm that required surgery. He'll likely be called up sooner rather than later, but his window to win regular playing time may close quickly if the Twins call up Alex Kirilloff ahead of him. With Rooker sent to the minors, Kyle Garlick will likely begin the season in a platoon with Jake Cave in left field, with Luis Arraez also getting starts as well.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Uber deal: Twins lock up pitcher Dobnak for long term

The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Randy Dobnak to a $9.25 million, five-year contract

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In mix for LF role Rooker is in the mix to start in left field after Alex Kirilloff was sent to the minors, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Rooker started in right field in Tuesday's spring tra...

Impact The Twins haven't indicated their plans but a platoon of Jake Cave and Rookier, with Luis Arraez also getting some starts, seems like the most likely outcome until Kirilloff is recalled for everyday duty. Rooker will likely be in the mix given his strong spring, showing he's healthy after his 2020 season ended in mid-September due to a fractured right forearm that required surgery, and given he's one of the few right-handed bats among the outfielders likely to make the final roster.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins send prospect Kirilloff out, leave LF wide open

The Minnesota Twins have optioned prized prospect Alex Kirilloff to their alternate training site

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins’ Brent Rooker out to prove small but impressive 2020 performance is who he is FORT MYERS, Fla. — It might have been just seven games in the majors, but in that brief period, Brent Rooker proved something to himself: He...

MARCH 17, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Twins stacked again as postseason streak still looms large

The Minnesota Twins have returned largely the same team that won the last two AL Central titles

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS