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Uber deal: Twins lock up pitcher Dobnak for long term

The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Randy Dobnak to a $9.25 million, five-year contract

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

Max Scherzer will have the ball in his hands when he begins the final season of his seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington Nationals

MARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins lineup Sunday Polanco (thigh) will start at second base and bat cleanup in Sunday's spring game against the Orioles.

Impact The 27-year-old has been sidelined the past few days by left adductor tightness, but he'll return to Grapefruit League action Sunday. Barring a setback, Polanco shouldn't have any issues being available for Opening Day.

MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Polanco tests adductor, likely to return soon FORT MYERS, Fla. — After a couple days of working with team trainers, Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco was finally ready to test out his left a...

MARCH 20, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Gets back on practice field Polanco hit and took grounders Friday in his first action since suffering a left adductor injury Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The adductor is a muscle by the groin/thigh area. It's a good sign that Polanco is already taking part in baseball activities and the Twins have said the injury isn't severe. Still, his status for Opening Day should be monitored the next week. Luis Arraez would likely take over everyday duty at second base if Polanco is sidelined.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins stacked again as postseason streak still looms large

The Minnesota Twins have returned largely the same team that won the last two AL Central titles

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polanco to miss 'a few days' after early exit The Twins expect shortstop Jorge Polanco to be fine after he experienced left adductor tightness on a diving play and exited after four inni...

MARCH 16, 2021 • MLB.COM

Jorge Polanco leaves game early, but Twins expect quick return FORT MYERS, Fla. — No need to worry about Jorge Polanco after the Twins’ second baseman left Tuesday’s game early, his manager said. Polanco...

MARCH 16, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Day-to-day with adductor tightness Polanco left Tuesday's game against the Pirates with left adductor tightness and is considered day-to-day, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The adductor is a muscle by the groin/thigh area, and if the tightness turns out to be a strain, Polanco's status for Opening Day would be in doubt. For now, it sounds like a day-to-day issue. His injury opens up more playing time for Luis Arraez in the short term.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hot start this spring Polanco went 2-for-3 in Sunday's spring training win over Boston. He's hitting .333 (6-for-18) this spring with five walks and one strikeout.

Impact Polanco has moved to second base after the Twins signed Andrelton Simmons. Polanco has had some ups and downs at second base, but he should improve as he adjusts to the new position, which he played frequently in the minors. Polanco is showing his bat could bounce back from last year's subpar performance (.258 with a .658 OPS) simply from improved health. Polanco underwent surgery in October to remove a bone spur and a small bone chip from his right ankle, which bothered him last year.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Pretty dang good': Jorge Polanco feels confident about return to second base "I have no doubt he’s going to take to second base very well,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli on Jorge Polanco's progress at the new position.

MARCH 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

New SS Simmons finally in camp with Twins after travel delay

The Minnesota Twins have been eagerly anticipating the addition of shortstop Andrelton Simmons this season

MARCH 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Position-switching Polanco enjoys pain-free start with Twins MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After having surgery on his right ankle for the second straight offseason, Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a pain-free start to...

MARCH 1, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Position-switching Polanco enjoys pain-free start with Twins After having surgery on his right ankle for the second straight offseason, Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a pain-free start to spring training wi...

MARCH 1, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Position-switching Polanco enjoys pain-free start with Twins After having surgery on his right ankle for the second straight offseason, Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a pain-free start to spring training wi...

MARCH 1, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Position-switching Polanco enjoys pain-free start with Twins MINNEAPOLIS - After having surgery on his right ankle for the second straight off-season, Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a pain-free start to spr...

MARCH 1, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Position-switching Polanco enjoys pain-free start with Twins

Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a pain-free start to spring training with the Minnesota Twins

MARCH 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ankle healthy, Twins’ Jorge Polanco ready for shift to second base FORT MYERS, Fla. — When Jorge Polanco arrived for Twins spring-training camp last February, the 27-year-old shortstop said his surgically-re...

MARCH 1, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Twins' Jorge Polanco contemplated having right ankle surgery during 2020 season A small chip in his bone bothered him throughout the shortened season, especially when he hit lefthanded.

MARCH 1, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Polanco: 'I can be pretty dang good at 2B' FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It didn't take long for Jorge Polanco to realize that something was wrong -- again. The 2020 season had barely started w...

MARCH 1, 2021 • MLB.COM

AL Central teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP sources: Twins bring back DH Cruz, add Colome to bullpen

The Minnesota Twins are bringing back designated hitter Nelson Cruz and adding right-hander Alex Colomé

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins finalize $10.5M, 1-year deal with SS Andrelton Simmons

The Minnesota Twins have finalized an $10.5 million, one-year contract with shortstop Andrelton Simmons

JANUARY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Twins, SS Andrelton Simmons agree to $10.5M deal

The Minnesota Twins and shortstop Andrelton Simmons have agreed to a $10.5 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations

JANUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifting to second base Polanco (ankle) will move to second base for 2021 after the Twins signed Andrelton Simmons on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Polanco has primarily played shortstop since making his big-league debut in 2014, but he did play second base during his time in the minors. Simmons is joining the team on a one-year, $10.5 million deal, and it's no surprise he'll be taking over at shortstop as one of the best defenders in the league, regardless of position. As a result of the signing, Luis Arraez is also expected to move into a utility role for Minnesota. Polanco underwent surgery in October to remove a bone spur and a small bone chip from his right ankle, but he's expected to be ready for the start of spring training.

JANUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE