Happ expected to start as Twins host Red Sox
The Minnesota Twins host the Boston Red SoxAPRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRENT ROOKER
10 HR •
22 RBI •
.243 AVG
10 HR
22 RBI
.243 AVG
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 8-6APRIL 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 MarinersAPRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pineda expected to start as Minnesota hosts Seattle
The Minnesota Twins take on the Seattle MarinersAPRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Berrios to start home opener for Minnesota against the Mariners
Minnesota hosts Seattle for the 2021 home openerAPRIL 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 3-2APRIL 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 contractMARCH 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 siteMARCH 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 titlesMARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Continues hot spring Rooker went 3-for-3 with a double in Sunday's spring training win over Boston. He's hitting .400 (6-for-15) with a home run this spring.
Impact Rooker is competing for a bench role this spring. He could begin the season in a platoon in right field if the Twins send Alex Kirilloff to the minors, as he's one of the few right-handed bats among the Twins' outfielders. Rooker is showing he's healthy after his 2020 season ended in mid-September due to a fractured right forearm that required surgery.
MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins outfielder Brent Rooker doesn't wait long to signal return to power After breaking his arm last season, the ex-Mississippi State slugger had surgery.
MARCH 2, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut
Reigning Cy Young Award winners Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer got off to different starts in spring training action MondayMARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notes: Healthy Rooker; stronger Thorpe PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Brent Rooker never had any doubt that his right arm was fine. But he showed the world, too, with a homer in his firs...
MARCH 1, 2021 • MLB.COM
Jake Cave, Brent Rooker among Twins vying for last spot in the outfield PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Much of the attention since the Twins non-tendered Eddie Rosario has been on top prospect Alex Kirilloff — and rightf...
MARCH 1, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Making spring debut Rooker (forearm) will start in left field and will bat cleanup Monday in the Twins' Grapefruit League game against the Rays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Impact Rooker's rookie season came to a quick end in mid-September, when he was diagnosed with a fractured right forearm that required surgery. The 26-year-old was cleared to resume swinging a bat early in the offseason, and the Twins' decision to use him in the field rather than at designated hitter this early in spring training suggests he's already completed his throwing program. Rooker will get the opportunity to compete for a bench role with the big club during spring training, but since he still has three minor-league options remaining, there's a good chance he begins the season at Triple-A St. Paul, where he would be able to play on an everyday basis.
MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kirilloff ready to be regular for Twins, but on opening day?
Alex Kirilloff has never played in a regular season major league gameFEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AL Central teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the American League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota Twins: Breaking Down Brent Rooker’s role in 2021 A new core of the Minnesota Twins' top prospects are starting to come up to the big leagues after years of growing in the Twins farm system,...
FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM
