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Back from paternity leave Rooker was activated off the paternity list Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Rooker had been out since Monday while spending time with his newborn baby. He started five of the previous seven games prior to his absence, so he should return to a similar role down the stretch. Andrelton Simmons was placed on the restricted list due to immigration issues to clear a spot for Rooker's return.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Isbel has go-ahead single in 8th, Royals beat Twins 5-3

Kyle Isbel drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Headed to paternity list Manager Rocco Baldelli said Sunday that Rooker will be placed on the paternity list, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rooker will spend up to three days away from the team following the birth of his child. Rob Refsnyder and Nick Gordon will likely fill in while the 26-year-old is away from the club.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Rooker isn't starting Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Rooker went 2-for-7 with a homer, two runs and two strikeouts across the last two games, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Rob Refsnyder will start in left field and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Rooker went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Tuesday's win over Cleveland.

Impact Rooker took Alex Young deep with a 401-foot shot in the seventh inning. It was the seventh long ball of the year for the 26-year-old, who has struggled to find playing time due his .204/.298/.401 batting line.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brent Rooker's home run helps Twins take 3-0 victory against Cleveland Also waiting for a call about a baby, Twins left fielder Brent Rooker's seventh-inning, lead-off home run secured a 3-0 victory over Clevela...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Gant wins, Rooker homers as Twins blank Indians 3-0

John Gant pitched five solid innings to get his first win since joining Minnesota and spoil Cleveland starter Aaron Civale’s impressive return from injury, leading the Twins to a 3...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Not in Sunday's lineup Rooker is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact Rooker could continue losing playing time, as he's hitting .191 with 13 strikeouts in his last 21 at-bats. Jake Cave is playing left field and batting seventh Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday Rooker is not in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Rays.

Impact Rooker singled twice and was hit by a pitch Wednesday, increasing his average to .217 in his last 10 games. Nick Gordon is playing center field and batting seventh Friday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench versus righty Rooker is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.

Impact The righty-hitting Rooker was included in the lineup for three of the Twins' last four games, but two of those contests had lefty starters on the mound for the opposition. He'll take a seat Monday against Tigers right-hander Casey Mize, and Rooker could be viewed as a short-side platoon player at this stage now that the Twins have reclaimed some health in the outfield with the return of Byron Buxton from the injured list. Nick Gordon, Rob Refsnyder and Jake Cave will be Rooker's primary competitors for at-bats in left field.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Rooker isn't starting Friday against the Brewers.

Impact Rooker has had inconsistent playing time recently, and he'll head to the bench for the fifth time in the last seven games. Rob Refsnyder will start in left field and bat third.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Rooker isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Rooker went 0-for-3 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts in Tuesday's series opener, and he'll be on the bench for the third time in the last four games. Jake Cave will start in left field and bat eighth.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Rooker isn't starting Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Rooker saw plenty of playing time in late July and early August, but he'll be held out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. Rob Refsnyder will take over in left field and bat fifth.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting again Friday Rooker is not in the lineup Friday against the Yankees, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Rooker finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest after starting 23 of the previous 24 games. Rob Refsnyder will work in left field in his absence Friday.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Rooker isn't starting Thursday against the Yankees.

Impact Rooker had started 20 consecutive games after he was recalled in late July, but he'll now retreat to the bench for the second time in the last five contests. Jake Cave will shift to left field while Nick Gordon draws the start in center field.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Rooker went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a double in Saturday's 12-0 victory over the Rays.

Impact Rooker took the first pitch he saw from Louis Head deep into the Minnesota night to cash Max Kepler and extend the Twins' lead to nine in the sixth inning on Saturday. Although he is batting under the Mendoza Line on the season, he has now strung together six hits and two home runs in the first two games of this series against Tampa Bay.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maeda, Twins silence red-hot Rays in 12-0 win

Kenta Maeda pitched six effective innings, Luis Arraez hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 12-0

AUGUST 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Collects four hits Rooker went 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 10-4 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Rooker singled and scored in the fourth inning before knocking an RBI single in the fifth. He put a cherry on top of his big day with a solo blast in the seventh, but it wasn't enough to prevent the blowout loss as it was Minnesota's only extra-base hit of the evening. The rookie outfielder entered Friday's game with a .100 average (5-for-50) in 12 games since his last multi-hit performance July 28. Rooker is now slashing .187/.243/.383 with 11 extra-base hits through 115 plate appearances.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz homers in return to Minnesota; Rays rout Twins 10-4

Nelson Cruz homered in his return to Minnesota and the Tampa Bay Rays moved to a season-high 26 games over

AUGUST 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Dons Golden Sombrero in loss Rooker went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts Monday in the Twins' 11-1 loss to the White Sox.

Impact The Twins continue to deploy Rooker as their No. 2 hitter, but his poor results of late could prompt manager Rocco Baldelli to push the rookie down in the batting order. Through eight games in August, Rooker has gone 4-for-34 while drawing only two walks against 11 strikeouts. His batting average now sits at .168 for the season.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Jax has solid start, helps Twins beat Astros 5-3

The Minnesota Twins got a solid start from rookie Griffin Jax, and Andrelton Simmons drove in two runs as they built a big lead early and held on for a 5-3 win over the Houston Ast...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Castillo solid for 6, Stephenson homers as Reds edge Twins

Luis Castillo pitched six effective innings, Tyler Stephenson homered to give the Reds a cushion they ended up needing, and Cincinnati held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Polanco's 3-run blast stuns Reds in 7-5 Twins win

Jorge Polanco delivered a go-ahead, three-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 7-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Ryan Jeffers homers again, Twins rout Cardinals 8-1

Rookie right-hander Bailey Ober threw four effective innings, Ryan Jeffers hit a three-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 on Saturday night to end a...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Slugs another homer in loss Rooker went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run Wednesday in the Twins' 17-14 loss to the Tigers.

Impact The home run was Rooker's third in four games and one of seven on the day for Minnesota. With a 1.271 OPS in six starts for Minnesota since his July 23 call-up, Rooker looks secure in an everyday role at either designated hitter or in the corner outfield.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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