JOSH DONALDSON NEWS

Missing fourth straight Donaldson (hamstring) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Reds, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact He tested his hamstring on the field for a few minutes and felt the minor tightness that has plagued him for the last several days, so he will miss a fourth straight game. Luis Arraez will start at the hot corner and bat fifth.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wainwright solid for 7, rookie Sosa homers, Cards down Twins

Adam Wainwright tossed seven effective innings and rookie Edmundo Sosa homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-3 win over the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting in fourth straight Donaldson (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact He'll take a seat for the fourth game in a row while he manages a tight right hamstring. Luis Arraez will fill in at third base for Donaldson, who will hope to be ready to go for Tuesday's game in Cincinnati with the benefit of Monday's team off day.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Jeffers homers again, Twins rout Cardinals 8-1

Rookie right-hander Bailey Ober threw four effective innings, Ryan Jeffers hit a three-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 on Saturday night to end a...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out of lineup Donaldson (hamstring) isn't starting Saturday against the Cardinals.

Impact Donaldson was scratched from Friday's lineup due to minor right hamstring tightness, and he'll be unable to return after he was re-evaluated Saturday. He should still be considered day-to-day, while Luis Arraez (knee) will return to the lineup at the hot corner and bat fourth.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ober, Twins to take on Woodford, Cardinals

The Twins will start Bailey Ober on Saturday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Jake Woodford

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injury considered minor Manager Rocco Baldelli said after Friday's game that Donaldson's hamstring injury is considered minor, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Donaldson was a late scratch from Friday's lineup, and Baldelli said that the third baseman's hamstring tightened up just before first pitch. The 35-year-old received treatment Friday, and the team will see how he feels Saturday before determining whether he can return.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edman drives in 3 runs, LeBlanc sharp as Cards beat Twins

Tommy Edman drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double, Wade LeBlanc pitched 5 2/3 strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late scratch Friday Donaldson was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Cardinals due to right hamstring tightness, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's not yet clear whether Donaldson could be available off the bench Friday or whether he'll return to the lineup for Saturday's contest. Willians Astudillo will start at third base and bat fifth.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Berrios, Twins to face LeBlanc, Cardinals

The Cardinals will roll out Wade LeBlanc to the mound Friday and the Twins will give Jose Berrios the start

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Idle Wednesday Donaldson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact With the Twins and Tigers playing extra-inning games Monday and Tuesday and both teams facing a quick turnaround for Wednesday's series finale, Donaldson is likely just receiving a maintenance day. Willians Astudillo will cover third base in place of Donaldson.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The 5 Twins most likely to be traded before the deadline Big names who could be on the move include José Berríos, Byron Buxton, Josh Donaldson, Kenta Maeda, Max Kepler and Michael Pineda.

JULY 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Belts 16th homer Donaldson went 2-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Tigers.

Impact If the veteran third baseman is on the trade block, he's doing everything he can to enhance his value. Donaldson is slashing .297/.413/.568 over his last 11 games with three of his 16 homers on the year, and with Jose Miranda banging loudly on the door with a 1.051 OPS at Triple-A, the Twins have every incentive to clear space at the hot corner by moving Donaldson.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota

The Tigers will start Tyler Alexander on Tuesday and the Twins are expected to counter with Kenta Maeda

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kepler's RBI single gives Twins 6-5 win vs Tigers in 10

Max Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning against All-Star closer Gregory Soto gave the Minnesota Twins a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sandoval has no-hit bid end in 9th; Angels beat Twins 2-1

Patrick Sandoval had his no-hit bid broken up with one out in the ninth inning on a soft double by rookie Brent Rooker, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Berrios expected to start for Minnesota against Los Angeles

The Angels will start Patrick Sandoval on Saturday and the Twins are expected to counter with Jose Berrios

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Donaldson hears the noise, brings the bat as Twins win final game of White Sox series Every time he batted, fielded a ball or just walked to his position, Josh Donaldson heard the boos and taunts that followed his criticism of...

JULY 22, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Launches homer No. 15 Donaldson went 2-for-5 with a solo homer ad two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-5 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Donaldson led off the sixth with a solo blast to left to bring the Twins within a run. His next time up he would lead off the eighth with a single and came around to score on a two-run shot from Jorge Polanco to give the Twins their first lead of the game at 5-4. The 35-year-old swatted the second round-tripper over his last five games and picked up his second multi-hit effort over that span too. Donaldson doesn't have as much pop in his bat as he used to but is still having a productive year, slashing .251/.354/.490 with 15 homers, 39 RBI, 42 runs scored and a 42:59 BB:K over 297 plate appearances.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Donaldson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Impact Donaldson got things rolling for the Twins with an RBI single in the first and then led off the fourth with a solo home run to left. The long ball was his first of July and it was also his first multi-hit effort of the month. The 35-year-old is slashing .250/.349/.487 with 14 homers, 37 RBI, 40 runs scored and a 38:55 BB:K over 281 plate appearances.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers rally for doubleheader sweep against Twins

Miguel Cabrera’s bloop single scored Jonathan Schoop from first base, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 for a doubleheader sweep

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kris Bryant? Josh Donaldson? A starting pitcher? 7 thoughts on the Mets' trade deadline approach We examine if a deal for Kris Bryant or Josh Donaldson would make sense and what the price tag may be for each.

JULY 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Polanco, Twins overcome late slam, walk off to sweep Tigers

Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Minnesota Twins completed a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a wild 12-9 victory

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rests Saturday afternoon Donaldson is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Impact There's been no indication that it's anything but a regular day off for Donaldson, who has gone 0-for-6 with a pair of walks in two games since returning from right hamstring soreness. Luis Arraez will start at third base and bat leadoff Saturday.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kepler 2-run triple, Maeda sharp, Twins top Tigers 4-2

Max Kepler hit a two-run triple during a four-run sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins waited out another young Detroit starter, beating the Tigers 4-2

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS