Minnesota to visit Kansas City Friday
The Twins will start John Gant on Friday while the Royals have yet to announce who will take the moundOCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JORGE POLANCO #7 - SECOND BASEMAN - SEATTLE MARINERS
16 HR •
45 RBI •
.213 AVG
16 HR
45 RBI
.213 AVG
Ryan expected to start for the Twins against the Tigers
The Twins will send Joe Ryan to the mound Thursday and the Tigers plan to give Tarik Skubal the startSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ignites offense early Wednesday Buxton went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Tigers.
Impact After Luis Arraez and Byron Buxton opened the game with singles off Detroit starter Casey Mize, Polanco stepped to the plate and launched his 32nd homer of the season. It snapped a nine-game homerless funk for Polanco, who is just 6-for-37 (.162) over his last 10 contests. Despite the recent rough patch, Polanco has been terrific in 2021, hitting .271 with an .832 OPS while establishing career highs in homers and RBI (94). He's also thrown in 11 stolen bases (17 attempts) for good measure.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Polanco, Pineda help Twins beat Tigers 5-2
Jorge Polanco launched a three-run homer and Michael Pineda was solid in his last start of the year as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mize scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota
The Twins will send Michael Pineda to the mound Wednesday and the Tigers will give Casey Mize the startSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sanó homers, Twins withstand late rally to beat Tigers 3-2
Miguel Sanó homered and Minnesota pitchers shut down Detroit until the ninth inning, as the Twins beat the Tigers 3-2SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alexander scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota
The Twins will roll out Charlie Barnes to the mound Tuesday and the Tigers plan to give Tyler Alexander the startSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jax expected to start for Minnesota against Toronto
The Blue Jays will start Alek Manoah on Sunday while the Twins are expected to counter with Griffin JaxSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores lone run in loss Polanco went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run in Saturday's 6-1 loss to Toronto.
Impact The infielder singled, stole third and scored on a sacrifice fly by Mitch Garver in the first inning, but that was the extent of Minnesota's run production. Polanco is in a bit of a skid to end the season, going just 3-for-26 across his last seven games. He's still put together a strong .271/.325/.505 slash line with career highs in home runs (31) and RBI (91) while adding 93 runs scored and 10 stolen bases through 146 contests.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gant scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Toronto
The Twins are expected to send John Gant to the mound Saturday and the Blue Jays plan to give Robbie Ray the startSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pineda scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Toronto
The Blue Jays will start Steven Matz on Thursday while the Twins are expected to counter with Michael PinedaSEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kepler homers twice, Ryan's 11 Ks lead Twins over Cubs 5-4
Max Kepler homered twice, rookie Joe Ryan struck out a season-high 11, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits amid slump Polanco is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Polanco has fallen into an 0-for-13 slump at the dish while striking out seven time in the last three games, so he'll be extended a mental break in the series finale. Luis Arraez checks in at second base for Polanco, who should rejoin the lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jax expected to start for the Twins against Cubs
The Cubs will send Alec Mills to the mound Tuesday and the Twins will give Griffin Jax the startSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Farrell scheduled to start for Twins at Blue Jays
The Twins will start Luke Farrell on Sunday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Jose BerriosSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ober scheduled to start for Twins at Blue Jays
The Twins will start Bailey Ober on Saturday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Steven MatzSEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in three-hit game Polanco went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-3 win over Toronto.
Impact The 28-year-old had the first long ball in a back-to-back-to-back sequence for Minnesota in the third inning, as Josh Donaldson and Miguel Sano followed up with solo shots. Polanco is up to 31 homers this year, seven of which have come in 16 September games. For the year, the infielder is slashing .279/.332/.522 with 90 RBI, 90 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in what's been a career-best year in the power department.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Guerrero hits 46th HR, but Twins hit 3 in row, top Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected for his major league-leading 46th homer, but Jorge Polanco, Josh Donaldson, and Miguel Sanó hit consecutive homers as the Minnesota Twins beat the T...SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pineda scheduled to start for Minnesota against Toronto
The Blue Jays will send Hyun Jin Ryu to the mound Friday and the Twins will give Michael Pineda the startSEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allen scheduled to start for Cleveland against Minnesota
The Indians will start Logan Allen on Tuesday and the Twins are expected to counter with Charlie BarnesSEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crushes homer in loss Polanco went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Monday's loss to the Yankees.
Impact The shortstop took Luis Gil deep in the first inning, driving in teammate Luis Arraez. It was his third home run in as many days as he went yard twice Saturday. His 30 home runs, 88 RBI and .519 SLG are all career highs.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins' Gant leaves after 12 pitches vs Yanks with abs strain
Minnesota Twins starter John Gant lasted just 12 pitches against the New York Yankees, leaving after straining his lower abdomenSEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Sunday Polanco is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Impact After a 3-for-5, two-homer performance Saturday, Polanco is now hitting .326 with six doubles, five home runs and eight RBI in his last 10 games. Luis Arraez is starting at second base and batting third Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ober expected to start as Minnesota hosts Kansas City
The Royals will start Kris Bubic on Sunday and the Twins are expected to counter with Bailey OberSEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes yard twice Polanco went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Royals.
Impact Polanco's career season continues. He stroked his 28th and 29th homers of the season, extending his career high, and is now slashing .317/.354/.692 with 11 long balls over his last 30 games. Polanco has also driven in a personal-best 86 runs on the year and his .520 slugging percentage would be the best single-season mark of his career.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
