Impact Even with the Angels shorthanded in the outfield, Upton will still be getting days off in an effort to allow him to hold up physically all season. Taylor Ward is starting in left field and batting fifth.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Upton - Out of Friday's lineup Upton is not in Friday's lineup against the Athletics.
Cleveland Indians vs. Minnesota Twins: Live updates from Game 42 Triston McKenzie and the Indians face Randy Dobnak and the Twins in the opener of a three-game series at Progressive Field.
MAY 21, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Nelson Cruz - Late scratch Friday Cruz (wrist) was a late scratch from Friday's lineup against Cleveland.
Impact He suffered a bruised wrist Thursday and was in the original lineup Friday, but apparently he isn't quite ready to return. Max Kepler gets the start at designated hitter and bats third while Alex Kirilloff starts in right field.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jorge Polanco - Out of Friday's lineup Polanco (ankle) is not in the lineup Friday at Cleveland.
Impact The 27-year-old was lifted from the second game of Thursday's doubleheader with ankle soreness, and he'll miss at least one game due to the injury. Luis Arraez will cover the keystone in Polanco's place Friday, while Trevor Larnach starts in left field.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nelson Cruz - Batting cleanup Friday Cruz (wrist) is batting cleanup as the designated hitter Friday against Cleveland.
Impact The 40-year-old sat out the second game of Thursday's twin bill with a bruised wrist, but he's back in the starting nine Friday. Cruz has a .250/.301/.397 slash line with three home runs through 18 games in May.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Indians, Minnesota Twins starting lineups for May 21, 2021: Game No. 42 Triston McKenzie and the Indians open a three-game series against the Twins at Progressive Field.
MAY 21, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Alex Kirilloff, after missing 16 games with wrist injury, rejoins Twins Catcher Ben Rortvedt and pitcher Bailey Ober were sent back to St. Paul before Friday's game in Cleveland.
MAY 21, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
