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Hits first big-league homer Celestino went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Celestino took Marco Gonzales yard in the fourth inning for his first major-league home run. The 22-year-old was recalled last week after the Twins lost yet another outfielder to the injured list and should continue to get the majority of starts in center field until Byron Buxton (hip) is ready to return.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bauers' 1st homer for Mariners caps comeback, tops Twins 4-3

Jake Bauers barely cleared the wall in right-center field with his first home run since being traded to Seattle and lifted the Mariners to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole spins a win as Stanton powers Yankees past Twins 9-6

Gerrit Cole got back on track with six sharp innings, and Giancarlo Stanton hit two of the New York Yankees’ four home runs to fuel a 9-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Twins Celestino was recalled by the Twins on Wednesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Celestino was sent down Tuesday, but he'll return to the major-league roster one day later after Kyle Garlick (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 22-year-old could see some playing time in the near future since the Twins are dealing with multiple injuries in the outfield.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Celestino was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact The rookie returns to Triple-A now that Rob Refsnyder (concussion) has passed protocols and been activated. Celestino went hitless in four games with the Twins, striking out once in each contest.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits after four straight starts Celestino is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Celestino heads to the bench for the first time after starting in center field in all four of his games since being called up from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday. He'll remain Minnesota's top defensive option at the position while Byron Buxton (hip) is on the shelf, but Celestino doesn't look MLB-ready as a hitter. The 22-year-old has gone hitless with four strikeouts through his first 12 plate appearances in the big leagues.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pérez homers twice again, Royals beat Twins 6-5 with error

Salvador Pérez became only the fourth Kansas City player with consecutive multi-homer games and Jarrod Dyson scored the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning when centerfielder Gil...

JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gilberto Celestino's errors lead to Kansas City's 6-5 victory over Twins Josh Donaldson went deep twice in the Twins' loss.

JUNE 4, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Stewart, Mountcastle help O's win second straight over Twins

DJ Stewart and Ryan Mountcastle homered as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 for their second straight win following a 14-game skid

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled from Triple-A The Twins recalled Celestino from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Just a day after being promoted from Double-A, Celestino has now been called up to replace Rob Refsnyder (concussion). The rookie, one of the Twins' higher-ranked prospects, will bat ninth and play center field in his MLB debut.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to Triple-A Celestino was promoted from Double-A Wichita to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Celestino will move up to the highest level of the minors after slashing .250/.344/.381 with two home runs, seven RBI and 10 runs over 96 plate appearances at Wichita. The 22-year-old could be on the short list for a call-up later this summer if the Twins' depth in the outfield is tested even further.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins spring lineup Celestino (undisclosed) started in center field and went 1-for-3 in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Rays.

Impact Celestino exited Thursday's game against the Red Sox after he appeared to injure himself while sliding into second base, but his return to action a couple days later implies he was likely removed as a precaution. The 22-year-old outfielder is expected to open the 2021 season at Triple-A St. Paul or Double-A Wichita.

MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits spring game with injury Celestino was removed in the eighth inning of Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox with an apparent injury, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Celestino appeared to get banged up as he slid into second base on an RBI double. Expect the Twins to provide an update on his condition after the game.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE