MATT WALLNER NEWS

Alex Kirilloff, Matt Wallner lead St. Paul Saints over Nashville. Kirilloff had two hits and an RBI and Wallner had a two-run double in the Saints' home victory.

MAY 4, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Optioned out to Triple-A Wallner was optioned Saturday to Triple-A St. Paul, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Wallner went 0-for-8 with one walk and four strikeouts during his six-game stint with the Twins. Max Kepler (knee) is returning to the Twins on Saturday in the Bronx.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits after three straight starts Wallner is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Following his call-up from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Wallner started in three consecutive games in right field but went 0-for-7 with four strikeouts. Though the Twins currently have all of Royce Lewis (knee), Alex Kirilloff (wrist), Joey Gallo (intercostal), Jorge Polanco (knee) and Max Kepler (knee) on the injured list, Wallner's poor results since his call-up may have already put him on the outside looking for a regular role with the big club. The Twins called up second base Edouard Julien from Triple-A on St. Paul, and if he seizes hold of an everyday spot in the middle infield, Nick Gordon could end up replacing Wallner in the corner outfield on a regular basis.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After working on a new stride, Twins' Matt Wallner called an audible in spring training The focus is cutting down unnecessary movement from the waist down, assistant coach Derek Shoman said.

APRIL 11, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Max Kepler's injury opens the door for prospect Matt Wallner in Twins' outfield Wallner, the reigning Twins minor league player of the year, has elite power, a cannon for an arm and questions about strikeouts.

APRIL 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins give Max Kepler extra time to heal; Matt Wallner joins team With the regular right fielder still experiencing soreness, the team put him on the injured list made a move to replace his lefthanded bat i...

APRIL 9, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Called up from Triple-A Wallner was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact With both Max Kepler and Joey Gallo injured, Wallner could get some playing time in the short term. While Kepler isn't expected to be on the injured list very long, Wallner could force himself into the lineup mix if he gets off to a hot start. Wallner was 4-for-20 with a home run in five games at St. Paul.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Wallner was optioned to Triple-A Rochester by the Twins on Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Wallner was given a chance to win an outfield job with the Twins this spring, but he faced an uphill battle with Minnesota's outfield depth, and his .192/.276/.346 slash in 29 plate appearances in the Grapefruit League obviously didn't help. Wallner will likely be one of the first bats the Twins call on this spring if or when they need an extra outfielder.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins prospect Matt Wallner working to 'prove himself' after brief taste of majors Forest Lake’s Matt Wallner is expected to begin his season at Triple-A after spending much of September with the Twins last year.

MARCH 13, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Still fighting for roster spot Wallner went 1-for-3 in Sunday's spring training loss to Detroit. He's hitting .250 with a home run and a .798 OPS in eight games this spring.

Impact The odds looked against Wallner starting the season in the majors at the beginning of spring training, but an injury to Nick Gordon and Alex Kirilloff's slow comeback from wrist surgery make it a possibility. Wallner made his big-league debut in 2022 and hit 27 home runs in 128 games between Double-A and Triple-A, but he needs to reduce his strikeouts after having a 38.5 strikeout percentage in 65 MLB plate appearances. He at least has an improved 25 percent strikeout rate this spring. Even if he begins the season in the minors, he'll likely get a shot with the Twins again at some point this summer.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

East Metro's Louie Varland and Matt Wallner win Twins' top minor-league awards This is the first time that two Minnesotans have been given the organization’s top minor league honors.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Sitting Friday Wallner isn't starting Friday against the Tigers.

Impact Wallner started the last three games and went 3-for-10 with a home run, a double, five RBI, a stolen base, two walks and seven strikeouts. Mark Contreras will take over in right field and bat ninth Friday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks in three during win Wallner went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.

Impact Wallner gave the Twins a 3-2 lead in the second inning with a two-run double off righty starter Johnny Cueto and later tacked on an RBI single in the fourth. Following a recent 0-for-10 stretch, the outfielder has gone 3-for-7 with two extra-base hits and five RBI during his last two contests.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Arraez, Matt Wallner lead Twins to victory with different strokes Their batting styles differ greatly, but they combined for four RBI in Minnesota's 8-4 victory.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Wallner's 3 RBIs help Twins send Sox to 8th straight loss

Minnesota rookie Matt Wallner drove in a career-high three runs and Gio Urshela and Jake Cave each had three hits as the Twins beat Chicago 7-4, sending the White Sox to their eigh...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Two-run homer in win Wallner went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's victory against the White Sox.

Impact Wallner took Lance Lynn deep for a two-run shot to open the bottom of the sixth frame, giving the Twins a 4-0 lead. The home run was his second of the season, both of which of come over the last 11 games following his promotion from Triple-A St. Paul on Sept. 17. Wallner now owns a .243 average with two homers, six RBI and three runs over his first 37 career at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against lefty Wallner is not in Sunday's lineup against the Angels.

Impact The power-hitting lefty will head to the bench with southpaw Jose Suarez on the hill for the Angels. Jake Cave is starting in right field and batting eighth.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins officially eliminated from division race; Louie Varland and Matt Wallner make their home debuts The Twins sit 11 games behind Cleveland with 11 games left to play and the Guardians hold the tiebreaker between the two teams.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Captures everyday role Wallner will start in right field and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Since having his contract selected from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Wallner has now started in each of the Twins' subsequent four games. The 24-year-old, who 3-for-12 with a solo home run over the weekend, should continue to see steady run in right field while Max Kepler (wrist) is on the 10-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE