Impact The injury doesn't appear to be too severe, but it remains to be seen whether Simmons will miss any time or if he's dealing with a more significant ankle issue.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing left ankle tightness Simmons exited Wednesday's game against the Mariners with left ankle tightness, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Exits game Wednesday Simmons was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mariners in the fourth inning with an undisclosed injury, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact There's yet to be any indication of what caused the shortstop's early exit. Jorge Polanco shifted over to short, Luis Arraez moved to second and Trevor Larnach entered the game in left after Simmons' departure.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Tuesday Simmons is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
Impact He receives a day off after starting seven consecutive days, going 4-for-25 with two doubles in that span. Jorge Polanco will start at shortstop Tuesday, with Luis Arraez playing second base.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sánchez homers, Yankees snap skid with 8-4 win over Twins
Gary Sánchez and Miguel Andújar homered, DJ LeMahieu had two hits and an RBI, and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 to end a four-game skidJUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sanó takes part in another triple play, Twins top Royals 2-1
Minnesota first baseman Miguel Sanó swooped in to catch a popped-up bunt and start a triple play, highlighting the Twins’ 2-1 win over the Kansas City RoyalsJUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jeffers, Garlick and Sanó homer as Twins beat Royals 5-4
Ryan Jeffers, Kyle Garlick and Miguel Sanó homered, and the Minnesota Twins turned a game-ending double play with the potential tying run at third base to beat the Kansas City Roya...JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to action Simmons (ankle) is playing shortstop and batting eighth Saturday against the Royals, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Ankle soreness had sidelined Simmons for three consecutive games. Having hit .321 in his last eight games, he figures to provide a nice spark once again at the bottom of the Twins' order.
JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andrelton Simmons still out, Willians Astudillo hits cleanup with five rookies in Twins lineup Jorge Polanco is playing shortstop again with Andrelton Simmons sitting out for the third consecutive game with a sore ankle. Nelson Cruz is...
JUNE 4, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Remains out of lineup Friday Simmons (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Royals.
Impact It will mark the third straight game that Simmons is out of the lineup with ankle soreness. It's unclear if Simmons could be available off the bench Friday, but Jorge Polanco will slide over to shortstop once again to start the tilt.
JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
On bench Wednesday Simmons is not starting Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Impact The shortstop receives a day of rest after consecutive 2-for-4 showings against the Orioles. He's hit .321 in his last eight games, providing a valuable spark at the bottom of Minnesota's lineup. Jorge Polanco fills in at shortstop.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Two hits in win Simmons went 2-for-4 with a pair of base hits in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Orioles in 10 innings.
Impact Simmons concluded May with five two-hit games, but all but one of those 10 hits were singles. The veteran shortstop has never been regarded as a major source of power, but his contributions in that department are even lighter than usual this season. He's holding down a .321 slugging average for the season, which would be the lowest mark of his career by 10 points.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Refsnyder, Twins 8 extra-base hits, hand O's 8th loss in row
Rob Refsnyder homered and doubled twice, Jorge Polanco also homered and the Minnesota Twins beat Baltimore 7-4, sending the Orioles to their eighth straight lossMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garlick's 3-run homer in 10th lifts Twins past Indians
Kyle Garlick hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning off James Karinchak, and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-5MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hernandez's homer in 10th gives Indians 5-3 win over Twins
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Twins split doubleheader with Angels on a long, brief trip
Miguel Sanó hit a grand slam and José Berríos pitched five solid innings, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels and a split of a makeup doublehea...MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Wednesday Simmons isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Simmons had started each of the last five games and went 4-for-17 with a home run, three runs, two RBI and two walks during that time. Jorge Polanco will shift to shortstop while Luis Arraez starts at second base.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wild pitch in the 9th lifts Athletics past Twins 7-6
Matt Chapman had three hits and three RBIs and Ramón Laureano scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the ninth inning as the Oakland Athletics defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-6MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to Friday's lineup Simmons (ankle) is starting at shortstop and batting eighth Friday against Oakland.
Impact The 31-year-old sat out Thursday's contest after tweaking his ankle Wednesday against the White Sox, but he'll rejoin the lineup after taking a day to recover. Simmons is 4-for-27 across his past eight appearances.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins look to break 4-game skid against Athletics
Minnesota is looking to snap its four-game losing streak with a win over OaklandMAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Thursday's lineup Simmons (ankle) will sit Thursday against the White Sox.
Impact Right ankle inflammation forced Simmons to exit Wednesday's contest and will cost him at least one start. Jorge Polanco will slide to shortstop in his absence, with Luis Arraez starting at second base.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Simmons day to day with ankle inflammation Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons exited during the sixth inning of Minnesota's 13-8 loss to the White Sox on Wednesday night with right ank...
MAY 13, 2021 • MLB.COM
Nursing ankle injury Simmons was removed from Wednesday's loss to the White Sox with right ankle inflammation, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact The injury apparently occurred Tuesday during a slide, but the 31-year-old still started Wednesday with the ankle taped up. Simmons went 0-for-2 with a walk and an RBI before exiting the contest, and he should be considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's series finale in Chicago.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vaughn hits 1st HR, White Sox top Twins 13-8, win 5th in row
Rookie Andrew Vaughn hit his first career home run, Yasmani Grandal connected for the second straight day and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 13-8 for their fifth wi...MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
