JAMES OUTMAN NEWS

Ex-Phillies prospect Abel shuts down former team as Twins win 5-0

Mick Abel struck out nine in six scoreless innings in his first start against his former team and the Minnesota Twins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0, clinching home-field advan...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Out of Thursday's lineup Outman is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Outman had started three of the past four games against righties, but he'll take a seat Thursday as the Rangers send righty Tyler Mahle to the bump. Carson McCusker will be in right field and bat seventh for the Twins.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Idle for series finale Outman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Outman had started the previous three games, going 0-for-8 with six strikeouts and one walk during that stretch. Though two of those starts came against left-handed pitching, Outman will take a seat Sunday while the Guardians send southpaw Joey Cantillo to the bump.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Idle for series finale Outman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Outman had started in each of the previous three games, going 0-for-8 with six strikeouts and one walk during that stretch. Though two of those starts came against left-handed pitching, Outman will take a seat Sunday while the Guardians send southpaw Joey Cantillo to the bump.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Outman continues to look like part of Twins' future with tape-measure blast MINNEAPOLIS – It was a bit of a slow start for James Outman upon his arrival in the Twin Cities. But the speedy, toolsy outfielder has been...

SEPTEMBER 17 • MLB.COM

Yankees survive another bullpen meltdown, beat Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting 9-run lead

David Bednar just held on to get the final three outs, and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting a nine-run lead

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Moreno's tiebreaking single keys 3-run 10th as Diamondbacks top Twins 5-2

Gabriel Moreno’s infield single drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Goes yard again Outman went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Angels.

Impact Batting ninth and getting the start in center field while Byron Buxton handled DH duties, Outman took Jose Urena deep in the third inning to get the Twins on the board. The 28-year-old outfielder has homered in back-to-back starts for his first long balls with his new club, but his contact issues have followed him from the Dodgers -- over his last 12 games he's batting just .206 (7-for-34) with a 3:14 BB:K.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard again Outman went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Angels.

Impact Batting ninth and getting the start in center field while Byron Buxton handled DH duties, Outman took Jose Urena deep in the third inning to get the Twins on the board. The 28-year-old outfielder has homered in back-to-back starts for his first long balls with his new club, but his contact issues have followed him from the Dodgers -- over his last 12 games he's batting just .206 (7-for-34) with a 3:14 BB:K.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Neto and Trout lead Angels to 4-3 win over Twins

Zach Neto hit a two-run homer, Mike Trout drove in two runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Losing playing time to Martin Outman will start in center field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact Though he'll stick in the lineup Wednesday while normal center fielder Byron Buxton serves as the Twins' designated hitter, the left-handed-hitting Outman had been on the bench in four of the Twins' previous six matchups with right-handed starting pitchers and looks to have moved into a fourth-outfielder role. Austin Martin has produced a .945 OPS since the start of September and has usurped Outman as the team's top option in left field.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Losing playing time to Martin Outman will start in center field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact Though he'll stick in the lineup Wednesday while normal center fielder Byron Buxton serves as the Twins' designated hitter, the left-handed-hitting Outman had been on the bench in four of the Twins' previous six matchups with right-handed starting pitchers and looks to have moved into a fourth-outfielder role. Austin Martin has produced a .945 OPS since the start of September and has usurped Outman as the team's top option in left field.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Royce Lewis hits 2 homers as Twins pound error-prone Angels 12-3

Royce Lewis homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the sloppy Los Angeles Angels 12-3

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Not in Sunday's lineup Outman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Outman has gone 1-for-16 with a double and two walks in his first six games of September and will head to the bench for Sunday's series finale in Kansas City. Austin Martin is starting in left field and batting second against Royals righty Michael Lorenzen.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Outman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Outman has gone 1-for-16 with a double and two walks in his first six games of September and will head to the bench for Sunday's series finale in Kansas City. Austin Martin is starting in left field and batting second against Royals righty Michael Lorenzen.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Perez's 3-run homer leads Royals' rout of Twins, 11-2

Salvador Perez’s three-run homer highlighted a five-run first inning as the Kansas City Royals routed the Minnesota Twins 11-2 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Taking seat Wednesday Outman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Outman will head to the bench after he went 2-for-13 with two walks, one stolen base, two runs and one RBI while starting in each of the past four games. Austin Martin will cover left field and bat ninth Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton sets career high for homers and Ryan throws 7 shutout innings as Twins beat Padres 7-2

Byron Buxton set a career best with his 29th home run and Joe Ryan pitched seven scoreless innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Diego Padres 7-2

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Díaz homers twice as Padres beat Twins 12-3

Elías Díaz homered twice and the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Taking seat for series finale Outman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Outman was included in the starting nine for the first two contests of the series and went 1-for-7 with a walk, but the left-handed batter will hit the bench for Wednesday's finale while southpaw Eric Lauer toes the rubber for Toronto. Austin Martin will spell Outman in left field.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting after four straight starts Outman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact After starting in each of the last four games while going 3-for-13 with two doubles, two runs, one RBI and a 1:7 BB:K, Outman will head to the bench for the series finale. Austin Martin will replace Outman in left field and will bat ninth.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Almost Twins: Two new players could pass for each other The resemblance between new Twins James Outman and Ryan Fitzgerald has not gone unnoticed.

AUGUST 21 • TWINCITIES.COM

Nabbing second straight start Outman will start in left field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Outman will be awarded a second straight start, despite going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Saturday's 8-5 loss. With Alan Roden (thumb) getting shut down for the season, the left-handed-hitting Outman could be in line for an extended trial in a strong-side platoon role in the corner outfield.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nabbing second straight start Outman will start in left field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Outman will be awarded a second straight start despite going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Saturday's 8-5 loss. With Alan Roden (thumb) getting shut down for the season, Outman could be in line for an extended trial in a strong-side platoon role.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Outfielder James Outman trying to find his old swing with the Twins In 2023, Outman, 28, played 151 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers and finished third in Rookie of the Year voting.

AUGUST 17 • TWINCITIES.COM