RYAN FITZGERALD NEWS

Flexing power to close out year Fitzgerald went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-0 win over Philadelphia.

Impact The rookie outfielder has shown off an impressive power stroke during his limited action in the major leagues, going yard four times in just 43 at-bats this season. It remains to be seen if the 31-year-old infielder will stay with the Twins for 2026, but he's been useful enough so far to figure he has a chance to stick around as depth. Despite batting just .209, Fitzgerald has a .794 OPS with nine RBI and one stolen base.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Flexing power to close out year Fitzgerald went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-0 win over Philadelphia.

Impact The rookie outfielder has shown off an impressive power stroke during his limited action in the major leagues, going yard four times in just 43 at-bats this season. It remains to be seen if the 31-year-old infielder will stay with the Twins for 2026, but he's been useful enough so far to figure he has a chance to stick around as depth. Despite batting just .209, Fitzgerald has a .794 OPS with nine RBI and one stolen base.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Phillies prospect Abel shuts down former team as Twins win 5-0

Mick Abel struck out nine in six scoreless innings in his first start against his former team and the Minnesota Twins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0, clinching home-field advan...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Goes deep in loss Fitzgerald went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's loss against the Yankees.

Impact Fitzgerald launched his third career homer in Tuesday's loss, turning on a cutter in a lefty-lefty battle against Ryan Yarbrough. Though his playing time has been sporadic, the infielder has made the most of recent opportunities, going 5-for-14 with two long balls and six RBI so far in September.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees survive another bullpen meltdown, beat Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting 9-run lead

David Bednar just held on to get the final three outs, and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting a nine-run lead

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Move over, Shohei! Fitzgerald tosses scoreless frame, then goes deep for Twins Watch out, Shohei Ohtani. Ryan Fitzgerald might be coming for you. On Tuesday, the Twins righty joined Ohtani in the very small group of pit...

SEPTEMBER 10 • MLB.COM

Kyle Hendricks throws 7 shutout innings and Angels score 12 two-out runs in 12-2 win over Twins

Kyle Hendricks threw seven shutout innings, Chris Taylor and Yoán Moncada hit three-run homers, and the Los Angeles Angels scored all of their runs with two outs in a 12-2 victory...

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Almost Twins: Two new players could pass for each other The resemblance between new Twins James Outman and Ryan Fitzgerald has not gone unnoticed.

AUGUST 21 • TWINCITIES.COM

Minnesota Twins infielder Ryan Fitzgerald homers for first MLB hit during first career start The Minnesota Twins' Ryan Fitzgerald pulled a two-run homer above the right-field wall in the third inning Sunday for his first big-league h...

AUGUST 10 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins' Ryan Fitzgerald, after 2,868 minor league plate appearances, makes personal MLB history | Sporting News This is why we love sports.

AUGUST 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Keaschall hits 2-run homer in 11th as Twins top Royals 5-3

Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, Ryan Fitzgerald homered for his first career hit, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Twins recalled Fitzgerald from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

Impact Fitzgerald made his MLB debut with Minnesota earlier this season, receiving three plate appearances across two games. He scored one run but is still looking for his first major-league hit. Fitzgerald gives the Twins some infield depth following the trades of Carlos Correa, Willi Castro and Ty France.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action at Triple-A Fitzgerald (hamstring) went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI on Sunday in Triple-A St. Paul's 6-1 win over Louisville after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list earlier...

Impact Fitzgerald was on the shelf for just under a month due to a right hamstring strain. The 31-year-old infielder got the chance to make his MLB debut with the Twins in May, but he's spent the bulk of the campaign at Triple-A, slashing .293/.382/.492 with seven home runs and five steals in 220 plate appearances.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back on IL Triple-A St. Paul placed Fitzgerald on its 7-day injured list Saturday due to a right hamstring strain.

Impact Fitzgerald missed about two weeks of action earlier in June due to a right ankle sprain, and after returning to action June 20, the infielder lasted just five games before going down with another injury to the same leg. The 31-year-old is slashing .287/.378/.473 with six home runs and five stolen bases in 217 plate appearances for St. Paul this season.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL Fitzgerald was activated from the 7-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul.

Impact Fitzgerald was hitting just .159 with a .525 OPS in his last 12 games before the injury. He's hitting .283/.375/.462 with five home runs overall in 48 games at Triple-A.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

On IL with sprained ankle Fitzgerald was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul with a sprained ankle, TwinsDaily.com reports.

Impact Fitzgerald was hitting just .159 with a .525 OPS in 12 games since he returned to Triple-A from his brief time in the majors. He's hitting .284/.378/.467 with five home runs overall in 47 games at Triple-A.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Twins bring Carlos Correa back from concussion for series opener vs. Royals; Buxton not quite ready

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa has been cleared from the concussion protocol and reinstated from the 7-day injured list before the beginning of a three-game series against...

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A The Twins optioned Fitzgerald to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact The Twins haven't announced a corresponding move, which could point to Carlos Correa returning from the 7-day concussion injured list when first eligible Friday. Fitzgerald went hitless in three plate appearances this week in his first stint in the big leagues.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Triple-A The Twins optioned Fitzgerald to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact The Twins haven't yet announced a corresponding move, which could point to Carlos Correa (concussion) returning from the 7-day injured list when first eligible Friday. Fitzgerald went hitless in three plate appearances this week in his first stint in the big leagues.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Kody Clemens hits walk-off double to give Twins 6-5 win over Guardians in Game 1 of doubleheader

Kody Clemens doubled home the game-winning run with two out in the ninth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-5 in the resumption of a suspended game

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Joins active roster The Twins selected Fitzgerald's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 30-year-old was added to the Twins' taxi quad earlier Friday, and he'll now join the active roster with Carlos Correa (concussion) moving to the injured list. Fitzgerald has been great in Triple-A this season, slashing .328/.426/.528 across 148 plate appearances, but he'll likely fill in as infield depth while Brooks Lee starts at shortstop in Correa's absence. If Fitzgerald does make it into a game, he will be making his MLB debut.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

On taxi squad Fitzgerald has been added to the Twins' taxi squad, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Both Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton are in concussion protocol, so Fitzgerald is around in the event one or both of them needs to go on the 7-day concussion injured list. Fitzgerald has slashed .328/.426/.528 with four homers and three steals at Triple-A St. Paul this season. The 30-year-old is not on the 40-man roster and has never played in the big leagues.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE