BRENT ROOKER NEWS

Not in Thursday's lineup Rooker isn't starting Thursday against the Yankees.

Impact Rooker had started 20 consecutive games after he was recalled in late July, but he'll now retreat to the bench for the second time in the last five contests. Jake Cave will shift to left field while Nick Gordon draws the start in center field.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Rooker went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a double in Saturday's 12-0 victory over the Rays.

Impact Rooker took the first pitch he saw from Louis Head deep into the Minnesota night to cash Max Kepler and extend the Twins' lead to nine in the sixth inning on Saturday. Although he is batting under the Mendoza Line on the season, he has now strung together six hits and two home runs in the first two games of this series against Tampa Bay.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maeda, Twins silence red-hot Rays in 12-0 win

Kenta Maeda pitched six effective innings, Luis Arraez hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 12-0

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects four hits Rooker went 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 10-4 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Rooker singled and scored in the fourth inning before knocking an RBI single in the fifth. He put a cherry on top of his big day with a solo blast in the seventh, but it wasn't enough to prevent the blowout loss as it was Minnesota's only extra-base hit of the evening. The rookie outfielder entered Friday's game with a .100 average (5-for-50) in 12 games since his last multi-hit performance July 28. Rooker is now slashing .187/.243/.383 with 11 extra-base hits through 115 plate appearances.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz homers in return to Minnesota; Rays rout Twins 10-4

Nelson Cruz homered in his return to Minnesota and the Tampa Bay Rays moved to a season-high 26 games over

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dons Golden Sombrero in loss Rooker went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts Monday in the Twins' 11-1 loss to the White Sox.

Impact The Twins continue to deploy Rooker as their No. 2 hitter, but his poor results of late could prompt manager Rocco Baldelli to push the rookie down in the batting order. Through eight games in August, Rooker has gone 4-for-34 while drawing only two walks against 11 strikeouts. His batting average now sits at .168 for the season.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Jax has solid start, helps Twins beat Astros 5-3

The Minnesota Twins got a solid start from rookie Griffin Jax, and Andrelton Simmons drove in two runs as they built a big lead early and held on for a 5-3 win over the Houston Ast...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castillo solid for 6, Stephenson homers as Reds edge Twins

Luis Castillo pitched six effective innings, Tyler Stephenson homered to give the Reds a cushion they ended up needing, and Cincinnati held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polanco's 3-run blast stuns Reds in 7-5 Twins win

Jorge Polanco delivered a go-ahead, three-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 7-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan Jeffers homers again, Twins rout Cardinals 8-1

Rookie right-hander Bailey Ober threw four effective innings, Ryan Jeffers hit a three-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 on Saturday night to end a...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs another homer in loss Rooker went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run Wednesday in the Twins' 17-14 loss to the Tigers.

Impact The home run was Rooker's third in four games and one of seven on the day for Minnesota. With a 1.271 OPS in six starts for Minnesota since his July 23 call-up, Rooker looks secure in an everyday role at either designated hitter or in the corner outfield.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lions-Vikings? Naw, Tigers top Twins by NFL-like 17-14 final

Jeimer Candelario and Eric Haase each drove in three runs and the Detroit Tigers, despite giving up seven homers and not hitting any, outlasted the Minnesota Twins 17-14

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts again after three-hit game Rooker went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored Tuesday in the Twins' 6-5 loss to the Tigers in 11 innings.

Impact Rooker picked up his fifth straight start Tuesday and gave the Twins little reason to take him out of the lineup; he's now posted a 1.118 OPS since stepping into an everyday role following the trade of Nelson Cruz to Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old will stick in the starting nine for Wednesday's series finale, manning left field and batting second.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Launches third homer Rooker went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Tigers.

Impact Getting the start at DH and hitting second, Rooker took Matt Manning deep to lead off the sixth inning. The 26-year-old rookie has gone yard in back-to-back games, and while he only has three hits in 15 at-bats since his promotion late last week, all three have gone for extra bases (the two homers and a double). Rooker should see regular playing time down the stretch for the Twins with Alex Kirilloff (wrist) done for the year and Nelson Cruz now in Tampa Bay.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kepler's RBI single gives Twins 6-5 win vs Tigers in 10

Max Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning against All-Star closer Gregory Soto gave the Minnesota Twins a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pops second homer Rooker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Angels.

Impact Rooker cranked a solo home run off Jaime Barria in the first inning. After Max Kepler led off the game with a long ball, Rooker followed it up with one of his own. It was only his second home run of the season, though it came in just his 11th game. The 26-year-old is slashing .122/.143/.317 in 42 plate appearances. He will receive more playing time with the Twins after they recently traded Nelson Cruz to Tampa Bay.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani's MLB-best 35th HR lifts Angels past Twins 6-2

Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 35th home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets third straight start Rooker will start in left field and bat second Sunday against the Angels.

Impact After being called up from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Rooker started at designated hitter in the first two games of the weekend, going 1-for-8 with a double and a run scored. He'll be filling in as an outfielder Sunday with Trevor Larnach (hand) banged up, but Rooker should settle in as the Twins' primary DH following the trade of Nelson Cruz to the Rays.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sandoval has no-hit bid end in 9th; Angels beat Twins 2-1

Patrick Sandoval had his no-hit bid broken up with one out in the ninth inning on a soft double by rookie Brent Rooker, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels' Sandoval loses no-hit try with 1 out in 9th vs Twins

Patrick Sandoval of the Los Angeles Angels has lost his no-hit bid with one out in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins bring back Brent Rooker after Nelson Cruz trade The Twins recalled outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker on Friday, filling the roster spot opened up by the Nelson Cruz departure. Rook...

JULY 24, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Aaron Gleeman: Brent Rooker was called back up. I asked Rocco... - The Athletic Brent Rooker was called back up. I asked Rocco Baldelli about his role. "Rook is going to get some at-bats right now. He's going to DH. He's...

JULY 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Promoted, starting Friday Rooker was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul and will bat sixth as the designated hitter Friday against the Angels.

Impact The 26-year-old will fill the roster spent left open after the Twins traded Nelson Cruz, and he'll also receive first crack at taking over as the designated hitter. Rooker appeared in eight games for Minnesota early in the season, going 3-for-29. He's spent most of the year at the Triple-A level, where he has a .908 OPS and 19 homers in 61 contests. Rooker should have a regular role between the outfield and designated hitter with Cruz out of the picture, Alex Kirillof (wrist) out for the season and the Twins not in playoff contention.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins recall Class AAA home run leader Brent Rooker to take Nelson Cruz's spot Brent Rooker has 19 home runs for St. Paul after a rough stint with the Twins earlier this season.

JULY 23, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Brent Rooker, Mark Contreras homer in Saints' victory Brent Rooker hit a first-inning home run, his second homer in two games, sending the St. Paul Saints on their way to a 7-4 victory over the...

JULY 1, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM