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Latches on with Atlanta Keirsey signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Dec. 18.

Impact Keirsey has found a new home with Atlanta after being non-tendered by the Twins and electing free agency in November. The outfielder appeared in 74 matchups with Minnesota during the 2025 season, struggling to a .107 average with two home runs, six RBI, 10 stolen bases on 13 attempts and 11 runs scored.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Former Twin with tremendous outfield arm will get another chance with Braves DaShawn Keirsey Jr. was a lifer in the Minnesota Twins organization. But after the club released him, the Atlanta Braves will give him anoth...

JANUARY 5 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Parts ways with Twins The Twins non-tendered Keirsey on Friday, making him a free agent.

Impact The 28-year-old was designated for assignment earlier Friday and is now headed to the open market. Keirsey appeared in 74 games for Minnesota last season, going 9-for-88 (.107 average) with a 37.5 percent strikeout rate.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jettisoned from 40-man roster The Twins designated Keirsey for assignment Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Alex Jackson, who was acquired via trade. Keirsey has managed just a .113/.149/.206 batting line across 102 plate appearances at the major-league level and will now go through the waivers process.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Twins recalled Keirsey from Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday.

Impact Keirsey has slashed a lowly .108/.140/.181 across 86 plate appearances with the big club this season. He'll provide outfield depth in the final days of the season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Twins optioned Keirsey to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.

Impact Keirsey was recalled this past weekend and saw only one plate appearance. He's clearing out to make room on the active roster for the return of Christian Vazquez (shoulder).

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from St. Paul The Twins recalled Keirsey from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

Impact Keirsey will fill Matt Wallner's (oblique) spot on the active roster for the closing days of the regular season as Wallner heads to the injured list. In 85 big-league plate appearances this season, Keirsey is slashing .110/.141/.183, but he's posted a .771 OPS in 161 plate appearances at Triple-A. He'll have a chance to play occasionally in right field.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from St. Paul The Twins recalled Keirsey from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins recall catcher Jhonny Pereda, option DaShawn Keirsey Jr. to Triple-A The Twins have recalled catcher Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A St. Paul. DaShawn Keirsey Jr. was optioned to St. Paul to make room for Pereda o...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • SI.COM

Relegated to St. Paul The Twins optioned Keirsey to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Keirsey never registered a plate appearance during his four-day stint in the big leagues, though he did manage to steal a base and score a run as a pinch runner. Sporting a .324 OPS through 70 games in the majors this year, he'll return to Triple-A in favor of Jhonny Pereda, who was recalled from St. Paul in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Twins, DaShawn Keirsey Jr. likes greater emphasis on running game Manager Rocco Baldelli is preaching aggressiveness on the bases, which should help Keirsey steal even more.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Recalled from St. Paul The Twins recalled Keirsey from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.

Impact Keirsey will operate as a reserve at all three outfield spots down the stretch for the Twins. The 28-year-old has put up just a .324 OPS and 37.6 percent strikeout rate across 85 big-league plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from St. Paul The Twins recalled Keirsey from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to Triple-A Keirsey was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Keirsey has struggled since his promotion June 15, batting just .111 with one home run, two RBI, three stolen bases and four runs scored over 22 games. Noah Davis was also dispatched to Triple-A, while Luke Keaschall and Thomas Hatch were added to the big-league roster in corresponding moves.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins score 4 runs in 1st inning, beat Guardians 5-4 to snap 4-game losing streak

Trevor Larnach had a two-run single in a four-run first inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep

AUGUST 3, 2025 • Associated Press

On bench Sunday Keirsey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Though he has a clearer path to making starts in the outfield in the short term after Minnesota moved Harrison Bader and Willi Castro prior to Thursday's trade deadline, Keirsey may still be in line for only a part-time role while Bryon Buxton (rib) is on the injured list. Minnesota recalled Austin Martin from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, and he and Keirsey appear likely to share time in center field until Buxton returns from the shelf. A strong defender who's capable of contributing on the basepaths (eight steals in 11 attempts), Keirsey doesn't profile as a big-league-caliber hitter after struggling to a .110/.141/.183 slash line in 85 plate appearances with the Twins this season.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins beat Red Sox 5-4 after thunderstorm delay DaShawn Keirsey Jr. homered and sparked a ninth-inning rally with a leadoff single, and the Twins pu...

JULY 29, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Twins top Red Sox 5-4 on 2-run single in 9th by Brooks Lee after 90-minute rain delay

Brooks Lee hit a two-run single off Jordan Hicks in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox after a 90-minute rain delay

JULY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates slip past Twins for 2-1 victory to end 8-game skid

Spencer Horwitz had a bases-loaded RBI ground out in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended an eight-game slide by beating the Minnesota Twins 2-1

JULY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins recall DaShawn Keirsey Jr., as Royce Lewis heads back to IL Minnesota officially placed Lewis on the IL on Sunday.

JUNE 15, 2025 • SI.COM

Back in big leagues The Twins recalled Keirsey from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.

Impact Keirsey will join the Twins as a replacement on the 26-man active roster for third baseman Royce Lewis (hamstring), who was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Lewis' move to the IL will likely result in super-utility player Willi Castro seeing more starts in the infield, but Keirsey isn't expected to benefit from more playing time in the outfield. As a left-handed hitter, Keirsey doesn't profile as a potential platoon option and could be deployed mainly as a pinch runner or late-inning defensive replacement. After winning a spot on the Twins' Opening Day roster, Keirsey slashed just .109/.136/.156 with one home run and five stolen bases across 66 plate appearances before he was optioned to St. Paul on May 31.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues The Twins recalled Keirsey from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins outfielder Matt Wallner reinstated from injured list ahead of game against Mariners

Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday ahead of his team’s game against the Seattle Mariners

MAY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Matt Wallner activated from injured list, giving Twins a nearly fully healthy roster DaShawn Keirsey Jr. was sent to Class AAA St. Paul to make room on the Twins roster.

MAY 31, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Headed back to Triple-A The Twins optioned Keirsey to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The move makes room on the Twins' 26-man roster for Matt Wallner (hamstring), who was reinstated off the 10-day injured list. Keirsey cracked the Twins' Opening Day roster but saw inconsistent playing time in the majors due to his .109/.136/.156 slash line and 31.8 percent strikeout rate over 66 plate appearances. He'll look to regain his form in Triple-A, where he posted an .850 OPS with 37 steals, 14 home runs and 81 RBI in 505 plate appearances in 2024.

MAY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Twins score 4 runs in 1st inning, beat Guardians 5-4 to snap 4-game losing streak

Twins top Red Sox 5-4 on 2-run single in 9th by Brooks Lee after 90-minute rain delay

Pirates slip past Twins for 2-1 victory to end 8-game skid

Twins outfielder Matt Wallner reinstated from injured list ahead of game against Mariners