JOSH DONALDSON NEWS

Not starting Tuesday Donaldson (hamstring) isn't included in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, signaling that he hasn't been activated from the 10-day injured list.

Impact After seeing extended work in a simulated game Sunday at the Twins' alternate site, Donaldson wasn't activated ahead of Monday's scheduled game against Boston. The Twins' decision not to bring Donaldson back Monday seemed like part of a plan to give him a maintenance day following the sim game, but his absence from the lineup Tuesday is more of a surprise. Since Minnesota hasn't suggested that Donaldson is dealing with any sort of setback, the expectation remains that he'll be activated from the IL at some point this week.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 12, 2021 • MLB.COM

Not activated Monday Donaldson (hamstring) isn't included in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox and isn't expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list until at least Tuesday.

Impact The Twins' decision not to reinstate Donaldson from the IL ahead of the series opener shouldn't be taken as a sign that he experienced a setback. Instead, the 35-year-old is likely just receiving some extra maintenance after he logged six at-bats and played five innings at third base in a simulated game at the Twins' alternate site in Saint Paul on Sunday. Assuming Donaldson is feeling good after a full day of rest, he'll likely return to action Tuesday.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Happ expected to start as Twins host Red Sox

The Minnesota Twins host the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seager HR in 9th, Mariners rally late from 6 down, top Twins

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APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No issues following simulated game Donaldson (hamstring) felt good and didn't have any issues following Sunday's simulated game at the Twins' alternate training site in St. Paul, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Donaldson played five innings of defense Sunday and took six at-bats. He hit a home run in one of his trips to the plate, and his season debut could be imminent as long as he continues to feel good. Luis Arraez will likely move to left field once Donaldson is cleared to return to third base.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seager HR in 9th, Mariners rally late from 6 down, top Twins

Kyle Seager hit his second homer of the game, a three-run drive in the ninth inning to complete the Seattle Mariners’ rally from a six-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playing in simulated game Donaldson (hamstring) is scheduled to play third base in a simulated game Sunday at the Twins' alternate site in Saint Paul, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

Impact If Donaldson is able to complete the simulated game without any setbacks to his right hamstring strain, he'll likely be on track to return from the 10-day injured list ahead of the Twins' home series versus Boston, which begins Monday. Luis Arraez has been the primary replacement at third base for Donaldson, but he'll likely move to left field once the latter is reinstated from the IL.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shoemaker expected to start as Twins host the Mariners

The Minnesota Twins play the Seattle Mariners

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Haniger, Mariners win 4-3 as Twins' trouble in 10th persists

Mitch Haniger homered and hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nearing return Donaldson (hamstring) could come off the injured list Monday or Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact He sprinted and ran the bases Saturday and looked good doing so, per Park. Donaldson will take some grounders and hit batting practice before getting some at-bats in at the alternate training site Saturday. It sounds like he is going to return early next week if he avoids setbacks. In the meantime, Luis Arraez will continue to fill in at the hot corner.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pineda expected to start as Minnesota hosts Seattle

The Minnesota Twins take on the Seattle Mariners

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers, happy: Twins welcome fans back with 10-2 win vs. M's

Mitch Garver, Byron Buxton and Luis Arraez hit home runs to back José Berríos, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 10-2

APRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues making progress Donaldson (hamstring) could take at-bats in simulated games over the weekend, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Donaldson has continued to run on a treadmill and take batting practice in recent days, and manager Rocco Baldelli has been pleased with the 35-year-old's progress. If he continues to progress smoothly, Donaldson could head to the alternate training site over the weekend to take another step in his recovery. A timetable for Donaldson's return to game action hasn't yet been established, but he appears to be trending in the right direction.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Berrios to start home opener for Minnesota against the Mariners

Minnesota hosts Seattle for the 2021 home opener

APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boyd expected to start as Tigers host the Twins

The Minnesota Twins square off against the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

BP on tap Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Donaldson (hamstring) will run on a treadmill and take batting practice Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Though the Twins placed Donaldson on the 10-day injured list last weekend, the fact that he hasn't been shut down from baseball activities offers hope that he'll be in line for an abbreviated absence. Donaldson's return from the IL won't be considered imminent until he's able to take part in full fielding and baserunning drills, but he seems to be trending in the right direction.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Happ scheduled to start for Minnesota at Detroit

The Detroit Tigers take on the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Able to work out Donaldson (hamstring) will hit and work out Saturday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Donaldson landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring Saturday, but it looks as though he may not be in line for a long-term absence. He went through exercises Friday without pain, so this appears to be a case of the Twins being extra cautious with the oft-injured veteran.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins place Josh Donaldson on IL with strained hamstring

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson has gone on the 10-day injured list with what the team described as a mild right hamstring strain

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson lands on injured list Rookie outfielder Brent Rooker recalled to take his roster spot.

APRIL 3, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Hamstring strain forces Donaldson to IL The Twins announced on Saturday that they have placed third baseman Josh Donaldson on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Friday) with a...

APRIL 3, 2021 • MLB.COM

Lands on injured list Donaldson was placed on the 10-day injured list with a mild right hamstring strain Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Injuries are part of the package with Donaldson at this stage of his career, though those who drafted him this season likely hoped to get more than one inning out of him before his first trip to the injured list. There are some positives here, as the issue was described as "mild" and at least isn't yet another calf problem, but it's hard to be too optimistic given the veteran's recent track record. He's missed over a third of his team's games dating back to the start of the 2017 season. Brent Rooker was recalled to take his place on the roster.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Donaldson (hamstring) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Brewers.

Impact Donaldson lasted just a single inning this season before suffering his first injury of the campaign, though it was at least a hamstring issue rather than yet another problem with his calves, which have been a persistent issue over the last several years. The Twins are expected to prove an update on his status sometime Saturday. Luis Arraez will start at third base in his absence.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Berrios scheduled to start for Minnesota at Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS