JOEY GALLO NEWS

Joey Gallo hits a 2-run homer in the 9th to send the Twins past the Athletics, 5-4

Joey Gallo broke a tie with a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Minnesota Twins snapped a three-game losing streak from before the All-Star break by beating the Oakland Ath...

JULY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins' Joey Gallo on struggles with Yankees: 'I'm sad about it' The New York Yankees traded Joey Gallo to the Los Angeles Dodgers at last year's trade deadline.

JULY 11, 2023 • NJ.COM

Out of lineup again Tuesday Gallo is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Royals.

Impact After not starting the previous two days with a lefty on the mound, Gallo will begin this one on the bench as the Royals throw veteran righty Zack Greinke. Gallo did receive two plate appearances off the bench each of the last two games, so perhaps he'll come on mid-game again in this one. Willi Castro is playing left field Tuesday.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Monday Gallo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

Impact For the second day in a row, the lefty-hitting Gallo will head to the bench while the Twins oppose a left-handed starting pitcher. With fellow lefty hitter Alex Kirilloff joining Gallo on the bench, the Twins will deploy Donovan Solano at first base and Willi Castro in left field to counter Royals southpaw Austin Cox.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting Sunday off Gallo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact The Twins are going with a right-handed-heavy lineup to counter Orioles southpaw Cole Irvin, so Gallo and fellow left-handed hitters Max Kepler and Edouard Julien will head to the bench. Willi Castro and Alex Kirilloff will serve as the Twins' starters in the corner outfield in place of Gallo and Kepler.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani, Acuña, Trout, Tatís top 2023 Home Run Derby wish list

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JUNE 29, 2023

Twins' Joey Gallo knows he's striking out a lot, but he believes the home runs will come Gallo has only one homer in his past 21 games, plus 37 strikeouts, but he says he knows "I can do damage."

JUNE 25, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Ends power drought Gallo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Gallo went over a month between homers -- his last one came May 20 versus the Angels. In the 20 games between long balls, he hit just .125 with two doubles and one RBI. The 29-year-old remains in a strong-side platoon role, though he's struggling overall with a .186/.306/.455 slash line through 56 contests. The power hitter has added 12 homers, 25 RBI, 22 runs scored, seven doubles and a triple while striking out at a 38.8 percent clip over 196 plate appearances.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Gallo isn't starting Friday against the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Joey Wentz will start for the Tigers on Friday, so the left-handed bat of Gallo will remain in the dugout to start the game. Willi Castro will take over in left field and bat sixth.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Thursday Gallo is not in Thursday's lineup against the Red Sox.

Impact Willi Castro gets the start in left field with lefty Brandon Walter expected to serve as Boston's primary pitcher. Gallo is hitting .143 with a 46.7 percent strikeout rate in 10 games this month.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees castoff Joey Gallo ejected from game The Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox, 5-4, on Wednesday at Target Field.

JUNE 22, 2023 • NJ.COM

Sits against lefty Gallo will sit against lefty Joey Wentz and the Tigers on Saturday.

Impact Gallo has gone 3-for-10 with two doubles and two walks since returning from a hamstring injury. He's made just three starts against southpaws all season, so it's no surprise to see him hit the bench Saturday. Willi Castro will get the start in left field.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus southpaw Gallo is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Detroit is throwing left-hander Matthew Boyd, so Gallo will begin this one on the bench. Willi Castro will handle left field.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Gallo is starting in left field and batting eighth Tuesday against the Brewers.

Impact Gallo will be back in the lineup after missing exactly 10 days while on the injured list with a hamstring strain. The 29-year-old has struck out at least once in six straight contests, punching out 17 times over 24 at-bats during that stretch while recording just two singles.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins reinstate 1B/OF Joey Gallo (hamstring) from IL The Minnesota Twins reinstated first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo from the injured list on Tuesday

JUNE 13, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Back from injured list Gallo (hamstring) was activated Tuesday from the 10-day injured list, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Gallo is set to return to action in the Twins' series opener Tuesday night against the Brewers after being on the IL for exactly 10 days with a hamstring strain. He has again struggled to hit for average (.188) this season, but the 29-year-old slugger holds a respectable .799 OPS with 11 home runs across 46 games.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab games Gallo (hamstring) is beginning a rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A St. Paul, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Gallo will start at first base and bat third in his rehab debut against the Triple-A affiliate of the Cubs. The 29-year-old slugger landed on the 10-day injured list less than a week ago with a hamstring strain and could be ready for activation when first eligible next Tuesday.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MaxPreps adds National High School Baseball Record Book MaxPreps News - Entries includes performances by MLB players Don Mattingly, Nolan Ryan, Joey Gallo, Mike Moustakas, Bo Jackson.

JUNE 9, 2023 • MAXPREPS.COM

Twins' Garlick loses some sleep over latest callup A heavily caffeine-fueled Kyle Garlick was in the Twins’ starting lineup on Saturday night after being recalled from the Triple-A Saints. Ga...

JUNE 4, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Twins place Joey Gallo on IL with hamstring strain

Minnesota Twins slugger Joey Gallo has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain

JUNE 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins place 1B/OF Joey Gallo (hamstring) on injured list The Minnesota Twins placed first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain

JUNE 3, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Bound for injured list Gallo was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained hamstring Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gallo has largely looked like the good version of himself this season, with patience and power getting him to a 121 wRC+ despite his .188 average and 37.6 percent strikeout rate. He's also battled multiple injuries, however, as this is already his second trip to the injured list following a brief absence due to a right intercostal strain in April. Kyle Garlick was recalled to take his place on the roster.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May need stint on IL Gallo (hamstring) may require a stint on the 10-day injured list, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gallo was scratched Friday with tightness in his hamstring, and the outfielder has dealt with issues in that regard over the past few weeks. If a stint on the IL is required, Gleeman notes that Matt Wallner would be the most likely replacement for Gallo. Fantasy GMs should be prepared to make a roster move if/when Gallo does hit the shelf.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched Friday Gallo was scratched from Friday's lineup against Cleveland.

Impact It's unclear why Gallo was taken out of Friday's lineup, but the Twins should provide an update relatively soon. In the meantime, Willi Castro will fill in for Gallo in left field and bat seventh.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from hamstring injury Gallo (hamstring) entered Friday's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jays as a pinch hitter and drew two walks while also playing first base.

Impact Gallo did not play Wednesday's game versus the Giants due to a hamstring injury, but it looks like he's back to full speed after an off day Thursday.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE