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Exits with bruised jaw Miranda left Friday's game against the Pirates after suffering a bruised jaw, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact An errant thrown bounced up an struck Miranda in the face as he ran to first base, but thankfully he seems to have avoided a serious injury. A concussion has already been ruled out, so he should be able to return to game action soon.

MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts hit in spring debut Miranda went 1-for-2 in his spring debut in Thursday's loss to Boston. The Twins want him to work hard on his defense this spring, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Miranda was so impressive in the minors last season while hitting .343/.397/.563 with 17 home runs in 80 games at Triple-A that he could be a factor at third base in the majors early in the season with the Twins trading Josh Donaldson to the Yankees. However, he's never played in the majors as the Twins didn't elect to call him up last September, so it would be surprising if he was given a real chance to break camp with the big league club.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins prospect talk with Keith Law: Austin Martin, Royce Lewis, Joe Ryan, Jose Miranda and more The Athletic's national prospect analyst chats with Aaron Gleeman about the state of the Twins' farm system and its top prospects.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Shielded from Rule 5 draft Miranda was added to the Twins' 40-man roster Friday.

Impact As Miranda was one of the most statistically impressive hitters in the minors last season, his protection from the Rule 5 draft was a cinch. He hit .343/.397/.563 with 17 home runs in 80 games at Triple-A and appears to be big-league ready. Miranda can play second base and third base and could also get some looks at designated hitter in 2022.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE