JAKE CAVE NEWS

Filling in for Buxton Cave will start in center field and will bat eighth Sunday against the Royals.

Impact The Twins have seemingly settled on Cave as the primary replacement in center field for the injured Byron Buxton (shoulder). Since Buxton was placed on the injured list Thursday, Cave has started every game in center, going 4-for-13 with five strikeouts.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Slump continues in spot start Cave went 1-for-5 with a double in Wednesday's win over the Brewers. He's hitting just .143 (4-for-28) with a .558 OPS in eight games this season.

Impact Cave got the start in right field with Max Kepler getting a day off. After getting three hits in his first two games, including a home run, Cave is just 1-for-19 over his last six games with two walks. With Byron Buxton healthy, Cave has moved to a reserve role and will get occasional starts.

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins rout Brewers, 12-2, behind Kenta Maeda

Byron Buxton hit two solo home runs and Miguel Sanó added another as the Minnesota Twins jumped to an early lead and routed the Milwaukee Brewers 12-2

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First-place Marlins sweep O's, move to 5-1 despite outbreak

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dobnak shines in homecoming, Twins top reeling Pirates 5-2

Minnesota’s Randy Dobnak dominated in his homecoming, allowing three hits in six innings as the streaking Twins topped the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Always on call, Jake Cave is seizing his chance with the... The Twins' fourth outfielder has shown well in his limited playing time, capped by a grand slam to help fuel the team's win Sunday.

JULY 27, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Astros lose 7-6 to Mariners, announce Verlander injury

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crushes grand slam Cave went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Sunday's 14-2 win over the White Sox.

Impact Cave's bases-clearing blast got the Twins' offense started in the first inning and they didn't look back. Depending on Byron Buxton's foot injury, Cave could stick around in the lineup for a bit longer. If the playing time is consistent, the 27-year-old outfielder could make a viable depth option in AL-only formats.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz homers twice and Twins beat White Sox 14-2

Jake Cave hit a grand slam, Nelson Cruz homered twice and Kenta Maeda was strong in his debut with his new team, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 14-2

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kepler hits 2 HR, Twins power past White Sox 10-5 in opener

Max Kepler homered against White Sox ace Lucas Giolito in his first two at-bats and the Minnesota Twins beat Chicago 10-5 in the clubs’ first game of a 60-game season shortened by...

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olson's grand slam in 10th sends Athletics past Angels 7-3

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jake Cave plays center, Nelson Cruz hits cleanup for Twins in Opening Day lineup The Twins and White Sox play tonight at 7:10 at Guaranteed Rate Field on the South Side to start the 2020 season.

JULY 24, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gets start in center field Cave is starting in center field and batting seventh in Friday's Opening Day lineup against the White Sox.

Impact Cave gets the start with Byron Buxton still sidelined with a foot injury. It's odd that Cave is in center field, as last year he typically started in right field with Max Kepler moving to center field when Buxton was out. Either way, Cave looks set for some short-term playing time until Buxton is ready to return to the starting lineup.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could see expanded role Cave could get regular playing time in right field if Byron Buxton (foot) isn't ready to begin the season, MLB.com reports. He had a multi-hit game in Friday's scrimmage.

Impact Cave was on the roster bubble in spring training, but he'll make the expanded 30-man roster to begin the regular season. If Buxton isn't able to play when the regular season begins, the Twins will either move Max Kepler to center field and allow Cave to play right field or start LaMonte Wade in center field.

JULY 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with mid-foot sprain Buxton was diagnosed with a left mid-foot sprain Tuesday and is considered day-to-day, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Buxton was carted off the field during Monday's intrasquad matchup with a left foot injury, but he appears to have avoided anything too serious as he'll continue to be evaluated on a daily basis. However, the 26-year-old could potentially miss the start of the regular season as a result of the sprain. If he's unable to suit up by Opening Day, Marwin Gonzalez and Jake Cave could see an uptick in playing time.

JULY 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Twins: For Mitch Garver and Jake Cave, spring will be new experience After breakout seasons in 2019, catcher Mitch Garver and outfielder Jake Cave don't have to sweat out every spring training at-bat, wild pit...

FEBRUARY 1, 2020 • WINONADAILYNEWS.COM

Sano and Cave homer again, Twins overcome Tigers 8-5

Sano and Cave homer again, Twins overcome Tigers 8-5

AUGUST 28, 2019

Twins place Astudillo on 10-day IL, recall Cave

Willians Astudillo has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, the Minnesota Twins announced Sunday.

APRIL 28, 2019

Cave's grand slam powers Twins past Royals

Jake Cave hit his first career grand slam to power the Twins to a 6-5 win and a three-game sweep of the Royals

AUGUST 5, 2018

Cave’s grand slam lifts Twins past Royals

Cave's grand slam lifts Twins past Royals

AUGUST 5, 2018

Twins call up Cave, send down Duffey

The Minnesota Twins fortified their bench Saturday, recalling outfielder Jake Cave

JUNE 9, 2018

Twins activate 3B Sano from DL, option Cave to Triple-A

The Minnesota Twins activated third baseman Miguel Sano from the 10-day disabled list, the team announced Thursday morning.

MAY 24, 2018