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MINNESOTA TWINS
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Minnesota Twins: Can Lewis Thorpe prove he belongs in the Majors? Lewis Thorpe has been a member of the Minnesota Twins organization since he was 16, when he was signed out of Australia and given a $500k si...
Exits with shoulder injury Williams left Tuesday's spring training game with a left shoulder subluxation, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact He was playing first base and left after an errant throw by pitcher Ian Gibaut carried him off the bag. Williams hit .218 with an .830 OPS in 2019 at Low-A, but didn't play last season. At age 24, he's in camp to provide depth. He'll likely begin the season at High-A.
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Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test Eager for a fresh start with a new team, J
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It's early, but time for Twins to check Miguel Sano's timing on fastballs The slugger's alarming strikeout rate can't continue again this summer.
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Simmons nears arrival; Buxton's lineup limbo NORTH PORT, Fla. -- The Twins could finally have a full spring camp by the end of the week, when the club hopes shortstop Andrelton Simmons...
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It's time for Jose Berrios to become an ace for the Twins The righthander says he's motivated after being pulled from his postseason start.
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After bout with COVID-19, J.A. Happ reports to Twins spring training The veteran lefthander still can't smell or taste, but had a short bullpen session in Fort Myers.
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Twins pitcher J.A. Happ clears COVID protocols, returns to mound FORT MYERS, Fla. — J.A. Happ is still waiting to kick the lingering symptoms from his COVID-19 case — an inability to taste and smell — but...
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Happ reports to Twins after battling COVID NORTH PORT, Fla. -- J.A. Happ is fortunate that his COVID-19 diagnosis was more of a logistical hassle than anything. He arrived in Fort Mye...
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Visa issues still unresolved Simmons still hasn't had his appointment to get his visa, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Simmons was one member of a large group of players around the league who faced visa delays as they attempted to get back into the country for camp. His particular case is taking longer to resolve than most. The Twins expected his appointment to happen Friday, but that apparently didn't transpire. Opening Day is still nearly a month away, but Simmons would surely prefer to have as much time as possible to get to know his new teammates.
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Joining team at camp Happ (illness) has cleared all COVID-19-related protocols and is scheduled to join the Twins for workouts Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Happ has been absent thus far from camp after testing positive for COVID-19 in February, but the veteran southpaw wasn't believed to be dealing with any serious symptoms as a result of the virus. That said, expect the Twins to take it slowly with Happ during the ramp-up process, with his Grapefruit League debut unlikely to come within the next week. However, with Opening Day still nearly a month away, Happ should have sufficient time to build up to a starter's workload by the time his first turn in the rotation comes up during the regular season.
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Debating the merits of the Minnesota Twins for the 2021 season What should we make of the Minnesota Twins? Let's find out. A debate between the optimistic me and the pessimistic me regarding the 2021 Min...
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Minnesota Twins: Otto Johnson’s Projected 2021 Opening Day Roster Spring Training is underway, and the Minnesota Twins are making final roster evaluations before the team is set for the early summer. While...
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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.
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Minnesota Twins want to hear from season ticketholders about their game plans for 2021 The team is awaiting word from Gov. Walz on ballpark capacity for the home opener on April 8.
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Improved velocity in spring debut Thorpe threw two scoreless innings with two strikeouts and reached 93 mph with his fastball in his spring debut Monday against Tampa Bay, MLB.com reports.
Impact Thorpe gained 28 pounds while working out in the offseason after struggling last season with a 6.06 ERA. Thorpe had a promising 25.0 percent strikeout rate in 2019, but that plummeted to 13.0 percent along with a drop in average fastball velocity to 89.7 mph in 2020. He's a candidate to win a swingman role with the Twins this spring, but more likely begins the season in Triple-A after Minnesota was granted a fourth minor-league option year in his contract this offseason.
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Position-switching Polanco enjoys pain-free start with Twins MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After having surgery on his right ankle for the second straight offseason, Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a pain-free start to...
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Wendle: Beaning 'more scary than anything' PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Infielder Joey Wendle was relieved to walk off the field with only a facial contusion after being hit in the helmet...
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Position-switching Polanco enjoys pain-free start with Twins After having surgery on his right ankle for the second straight offseason, Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a pain-free start to spring training wi...
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Competing for utility role Blankenhorn started at first base and went 0-for-1 with two walks in his spring debut in Monday's win over Tampa Bay.
Impact Blankenhorn enters spring training competing for a utility role, but he's behind Willians Astudillo and maybe even behind some non-roster invitees such as Andrew Romine since the Twins need right-handed hitters and infield gloves. Blankenhorn is passable at second base and third base but doesn't excel anywhere in the field. He's not considered a top prospect at age 23, but hit 278/.312/.474 with 18 home runs and 11 steals in 93 games at Double-A in 2019 and played one game with the Twins in 2020. He'll likely provide depth and move between Triple-A and the majors this summer.
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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...
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Makes spring debut behind plate Jeffers started at catcher and went 1-for-3 in Monday's spring training win over Tampa Bay. It was his first game since minor offseason surgery on his throwing elbow.
Impact Jeffers underwent a procedure to remove "loose bodies" from his throwing elbow and hasn't been limited early in spring training. Nevertheless, it's reassuring to see him behind the plate and healthy ahead of Opening Day. Jeffers had a strong rookie year and should be part of the mix at catcher for the Twins after hitting .273 with a .791 OPS. His outlook for playing time is uncertain since both he and Mitch Garver are right-handed. However, the Twins have made it a point to give catchers adequate rest, so the duo may split playing time even if not in a traditional platoon.
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Position-switching Polanco enjoys pain-free start with Twins After having surgery on his right ankle for the second straight offseason, Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a pain-free start to spring training wi...
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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...
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Position-switching Polanco enjoys pain-free start with Twins MINNEAPOLIS - After having surgery on his right ankle for the second straight off-season, Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a pain-free start to spr...
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