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Andrelton Simmons - Nursing sore ankle Simmons is out of the lineup Thursday against the Royals with ankle soreness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The 31-year-old had the ankle issue crop up during Tuesday's matchup with Baltimore, and he's now sitting out for the second straight contest. Jorge Polcano will move to shortstop in his place while Nick Gordan starts at second base.

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Andrelton Simmons - Out of Thursday's lineup Simmons is not in Thursday's lineup against the Royals.

Impact He is hitting .278 with zero home runs and zero steals over his last 10 games. Jorge Polanco will start at shortstop while Nick Gordon gets the start at the keystone.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Kirilloff - Riding pine Thursday Kirilloff is not in Thursday's lineup against the Royals.

Impact The Twins' top prospect has started 12 straight games, with three of those coming against left-handed starters, so while a lefty (Kris Bubic) is on the hill for Kansas City, this seems like just a standard day off. He is hitting .265 with zero home runs, 14 strikeouts and four walks in 49 at-bats since returning from a wrist injury May 21. Kyle Garlick will start in right field while Trevor Larnach starts in left.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zac Lowther - Optioned to Triple-A Lowther was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Impact This latest stint in the majors lasted just one game, in which he didn't pitch. Lowther has been working as a starter at Triple-A and as a swingman in the majors. He has a 3.22 FIP at Triple-A and a 6.43 FIP in the big leagues.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Thielbar goes on 10-day injured list as Twins recall Shaun Anderson Caleb Thielbar suffered a groin strain in Wednesday's loss in Baltimore. His replacement, Shaun Anderson, was on the injured list earlier th...

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Shaun Anderson - Back from Triple-A The Twins will recall Anderson from Triple-A St. Paul prior to Thursday's game against the Royals, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Anderson was sent to St. Paul just two days ago, but the Twins will be able to bring him back early after Caleb Thielbar (groin) was moved to the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The Twins will likely reserve Anderson's use for lower-leverage, mop-up scenarios while he's in the big leagues.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE