Blue Jays play the Twins after Springer's 4-hit game
The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Minnesota Twins after George Springer had four hits against the Twins on TuesdayAUGUST 27 • Associated Press
MATT WALLNER #38 - RIGHT FIELDER - MINNESOTA TWINS
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40 RBI •
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22 HR
40 RBI
.202 AVG
Twins stun Blue Jays with four-run rally in ninth TORONTO — Mickey Gasper hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning, Matt Wallner added a go-ahead homer and the Twins rallied to beat the...
AUGUST 27 • TWINCITIES.COM
Gasper hits tying homer in 9th, Wallner adds winning blast as Twins rally to beat Blue Jays 7-5
Mickey Gasper hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning, Matt Wallner added a go-ahead homer and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5AUGUST 27 • Associated Press
Wallner homers twice off Scherzer: 'That one will stay with you' TORONTO -- Matt Wallner is a must-see at-bat. Blink at your own peril. There was aggression of the best kind in Wallner’s swings on Monday n...
AUGUST 26 • MLB.COM
Goes deep twice in loss Wallner went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Monday's 10-4 loss to the Blue Jays.
Impact The Minnesota slugger notched his second career multi-homer game, with his first coming over two years ago July 26, 2023. Wallner popped a 419-foot solo shot off Toronto starter Max Scherzer in the fourth before returning in the sixth to slug a 423-foot, two-run homer, again off Scherzer. The 27-year-old has found his power swing in August, producing six long balls, 11 runs scored and 10 RBI with a .232 (13-for-56) batting average. In 311 total plate appearances, Wallner is now slashing .214/.322/.500 with 19 homers, 38 runs scored and 32 RBI this season.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Goes deep twice in loss Wallner went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Monday's 10-4 loss to the Blue Jays.
Impact The Minnesota slugger notched his second career multi-homer game, with his first coming over two years ago July 26, 2023. Wallner popped a 419-foot solo shot off Toronto starter Max Scherzer in the fourth before returning in the sixth to slug a 423-foot, two-run shot, again off Scherzer. The 27-year-old has found his power swing in August, producing six long balls, 11 runs scored and 10 RBI with a .232 (13-for-56) batting average. In 311 total plate appearances, Wallner is now slashing .214/.322/.500 with 19 homers, 38 runs scored and 32 RBI this season.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Scherzer wins 3rd straight start, Blue Jays use a big 1st inning for a 10-4 win over Twins
Max Scherzer pitched six innings and won his third straight start, Alejandro Kirk and Andrés Giménez homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4AUGUST 26 • Associated Press
Hitting bench Sunday Wallner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Wallner doesn't yet appear to be in danger of losing hold of a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching, but he'll nonetheless head to the bench for the second time in four games while Koby Clemens checks in for him in right field. Since returning to action Aug. 12 after a stint on the paternity list, Wallner has gone 4-for-28 with a 36.4 percent strikeout rate in nine games.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Montgomery's slam off Twins pitching prospect Abel helps White Sox to 7-3 win
Colson Montgomery hit his first career grand slam and Luis Robert Jr. homered late as the Chicago White Sox snapped a three-game skid with a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota TwinsAUGUST 24 • Associated Press
Taking seat Thursday Wallner is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Since being reinstated from the paternity list Aug. 12, Wallner had started in six of the Twins' ensuing eight games while going 2-for-20 with a 3:10 BB:K. He'll get a chance to clear his head and rest up in the series finale while James Outman steps in for him as Minnesota's starting right fielder.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Taking seat Thursday Wallner is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Since being reinstated from the paternity list Aug. 12, Wallner had started in six of the Twins' ensuing eight games while going 2-for-20 with a 3:10 BB:K. He'll get a chance to clear his head and rest up in the series finale while James Outman steps in for him as Minnesota's starting right fielder.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Neal: Twins' next big move is to make room for prospects. Some veterans will have to go. Among position players, Trevor Larnach, Edouard Julien, Matt Wallner and Brooks Lee must show why they should stay. Three starting pitchers...
AUGUST 20 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Langeliers hits 2-run homer and Soderstrom extends hitting streak as Athletics top Twins 6-3
Shea Langeliers hit his 27th home run, Tyler Soderstrom extended his hitting streak to 17 games and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3AUGUST 20 • Associated Press
Yankees take on the Twins after Stanton's 4-hit game
The New York Yankees play the Minnesota Twins after Giancarlo Stanton's four-hit game on TuesdayAUGUST 13 • Associated Press
Back from paternity list The Twins reinstated Wallner from the paternity list Tuesday.
Impact Wallner will return after three days on the paternity list, and he'll reclaim his spot on the active roster from Jhonny Pereda. Wallner is slashing .218/.325/.496 with 16 home runs this season.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to return Tuesday Wallner (personal) is expected to be activated from the paternity list Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wallner has been away from the team since Saturday while attending the birth of his child. The 27-year-old will likely return to his spot in the center of a Minnesota lineup that enters Monday winners of four of the last five games.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Twins place outfielder Matt Wallner on paternity list, recall Carson McCusker from Triple-A
The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Matt Wallner on the paternity list and recalled Carson McCusker from Triple-A St. PaulAUGUST 9 • Associated Press
Twins put Matt Wallner on paternity list, call up Carson McCusker Wallner and his wife, Sydnie, had their first child, a daughter, on Saturday morning.
AUGUST 9 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Away on paternity leave The Twins placed Wallner on the paternity list Saturday.
Impact Wallner will miss at most three games while he welcomes a new addition to his family. Carson McCusker was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to replenish the Twins' outfield depth and will presumably cover right field until Wallner returns.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Away on paternity leave The Twins placed Wallner on the paternity list Saturday.
Impact Wallner will miss at most three games while he welcomes a new addition to his family. Carson McCusker was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to replenish the Twins' outfield depth and could see time in right field until Wallner returns.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Blasts 16th homer Wallner went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-4 win over the Royals.
Impact Wallner put the Twins on the board with a 434-foot blast off a Seth Lugo sinker in the first inning, marking his 16th homer of the year and his fifth in the last 11 games. The 27-year-old has been consistent at the plate during that stretch, going 11-for-36 (.306) with seven RBI and nine runs scored. Wallner will look to continue this power surge as Minnesota rolls through the second half of the season.
AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE
Clemens and Wallner homer as Twins beat Royals 9-4 for third straight win
Kody Clemens and Matt Wallner homered and Ryan Jeffers had three hits and two RBIs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-4AUGUST 9 • Associated Press
Luke Keaschall drives in three runs as Twins beat Tigers 9-4
Luke Keaschall drove in three runs for the second straight game and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 9-4 on WednesdayAUGUST 6 • Associated Press
Tigers and Twins play to decide series winner
Both the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins are looking for a series win with a victory on WednesdayAUGUST 6 • Associated Press
Slugs 15th homer Wallner went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 6-3 loss at Detroit.
Impact The Minnesota outfielder opened the game's scoring with a 420-foot blast to center off Tigers starter Casey Mize in the first. This marks his second long ball since the All-Star break, as Wallner has found a groove in the second half, hitting .267 (12-for-45) with 11 RBI, 10 runs scored and 11 walks across 16 games. In 259 total plate appearances, the 27-year-old is now slashing .217/.324/.493 with 30 runs scored and 26 RBI over 71 games.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
