BRENT ROOKER NEWS

Placed on injured list Rooker was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a cervical strain, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rooker was slated to start in left field against the Tigers on Wednesday, but he's apparently dealing with a neck injury that will force him to miss at least 10 days. Left-hander Brandon Waddell's contract was selected by Minnesota in a corresponding move. It's not yet clear when Rooker will be able to return.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start in LF Rooker started in left field and went 1-for-6 in Monday's win over Detroit.

Impact It was curious that Rooker got a start in left field before Kyle Garlick, who initially beat him out for a reserve outfield spot in spring training. It was likely a spot start for Rooker, but there is a chance that he could platoon in left field with Jake Cave when Byron Buxton returns from an illness.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to alternate site Rooker was optioned to Minnesota's alternate training site, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact This is a surprise since Rooker appeared set to platoon in right field after the Twins sent Alex Kirilloff to the minors to begin the season. Rooker hit .243 (19-for-80) with three home runs this spring. He showed he's healthy after his 2020 season ended in mid-September due to a fractured right forearm that required surgery. He'll likely be called up sooner rather than later, but his window to win regular playing time may close quickly if the Twins call up Alex Kirilloff ahead of him. With Rooker sent to the minors, Kyle Garlick will likely begin the season in a platoon with Jake Cave in left field, with Luis Arraez also getting starts as well.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Uber deal: Twins lock up pitcher Dobnak for long term

The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Randy Dobnak to a $9.25 million, five-year contract

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In mix for LF role Rooker is in the mix to start in left field after Alex Kirilloff was sent to the minors, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Rooker started in right field in Tuesday's spring tra...

Impact The Twins haven't indicated their plans but a platoon of Jake Cave and Rookier, with Luis Arraez also getting some starts, seems like the most likely outcome until Kirilloff is recalled for everyday duty. Rooker will likely be in the mix given his strong spring, showing he's healthy after his 2020 season ended in mid-September due to a fractured right forearm that required surgery, and given he's one of the few right-handed bats among the outfielders likely to make the final roster.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins send prospect Kirilloff out, leave LF wide open

The Minnesota Twins have optioned prized prospect Alex Kirilloff to their alternate training site

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins’ Brent Rooker out to prove small but impressive 2020 performance is who he is FORT MYERS, Fla. — It might have been just seven games in the majors, but in that brief period, Brent Rooker proved something to himself: He...

MARCH 17, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Twins stacked again as postseason streak still looms large

The Minnesota Twins have returned largely the same team that won the last two AL Central titles

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues hot spring Rooker went 3-for-3 with a double in Sunday's spring training win over Boston. He's hitting .400 (6-for-15) with a home run this spring.

Impact Rooker is competing for a bench role this spring. He could begin the season in a platoon in right field if the Twins send Alex Kirilloff to the minors, as he's one of the few right-handed bats among the Twins' outfielders. Rooker is showing he's healthy after his 2020 season ended in mid-September due to a fractured right forearm that required surgery.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins outfielder Brent Rooker doesn't wait long to signal return to power After breaking his arm last season, the ex-Mississippi State slugger had surgery.

MARCH 2, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

Reigning Cy Young Award winners Shane Bieber and Trevor Bauer got off to different starts in spring training action Monday

MARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notes: Healthy Rooker; stronger Thorpe PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Brent Rooker never had any doubt that his right arm was fine. But he showed the world, too, with a homer in his firs...

MARCH 1, 2021 • MLB.COM

Jake Cave, Brent Rooker among Twins vying for last spot in the outfield PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Much of the attention since the Twins non-tendered Eddie Rosario has been on top prospect Alex Kirilloff — and rightf...

MARCH 1, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Making spring debut Rooker (forearm) will start in left field and will bat cleanup Monday in the Twins' Grapefruit League game against the Rays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Rooker's rookie season came to a quick end in mid-September, when he was diagnosed with a fractured right forearm that required surgery. The 26-year-old was cleared to resume swinging a bat early in the offseason, and the Twins' decision to use him in the field rather than at designated hitter this early in spring training suggests he's already completed his throwing program. Rooker will get the opportunity to compete for a bench role with the big club during spring training, but since he still has three minor-league options remaining, there's a good chance he begins the season at Triple-A St. Paul, where he would be able to play on an everyday basis.

MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kirilloff ready to be regular for Twins, but on opening day?

Alex Kirilloff has never played in a regular season major league game

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AL Central teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota Twins: Breaking Down Brent Rooker’s role in 2021 A new core of the Minnesota Twins' top prospects are starting to come up to the big leagues after years of growing in the Twins farm system,...

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Twins non-tender Rosario, Wisler; reach deals with 5 players

The Minnesota Twins declined to offer a 2021 contract to Eddie Rosario, their regular left fielder for the last six seasons

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes hitting Rooker (forearm) was cleared to resume swinging a bat Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rooker appears to be making good progress since requiring surgery in late September to address a fractured right forearm. The 26-year-old will likely gradually ramp up the intensity of his workouts throughout the winter with the aim of receiving full clearance ahead of spring training. He'll likely be competing for a spot on the Twins' Opening Day roster in 2021 as a right-handed bench bat.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Max Kepler returns as Twins lose rookie outfielder Brent Rooker for the season The Twins and Cleveland finish their three-game series today at Target Field ... after the Vikings' game.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Kepler activated, Rooker placed on I.L. An exchange of outfielders after a HBP last night.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • TWINKIETOWN.COM

To 10-day IL Rooker was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a fractured right forearm.

Impact This was inevitable after Rooker was hit by a pitch that broke his right forearm Saturday. He should be fully recovered for spring training 2021. Max Kepler (groin) was activated in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fractured forearm ends Rooker's strong run Brent Rooker's promising rookie campaign is over, all too soon. The 25-year-old outfielder sustained a displaced fracture of his right forea...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • MLB.COM

Out with fractured forearm Rooker will miss the rest of the 2020 season after suffering a fractured right forearm Saturday against the Indians, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old sustained a displaced fracture of his right forearm when he was hit by a pitch during Saturday's contest, an injury which will be addressed via surgery. Rooker joined the Twins last week and went 6-for-19 with one home run, two doubles, four runs and five RBIs over seven games in his first taste of major-league ball.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with forearm injury Rooker left Saturday's game against the Indians in the fourth inning with a right forearm injury after being hit by a pitch, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Rooker got hit near his right elbow and was able to walk toward first base but later left the game. Jake Cave replaced him in right field.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE