AUGUST 17, 2022•STARTRIBUNE.COM
Twins notes: Tim Beckham turns slick double play while getting time at first baseThe defense was adjusted after Jorge Polanco had to leave the game with a knee injury.
Kansas City Royals vs Minnesota Twins Box Score - August 16, 2022 - The AthleticGet real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Kansas City Royals take on the Minnesota Twins at 11:40pm UTC on August 16, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and...
AUGUST 16, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM
Jake Cave - Opportunities drying upCave remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.
ImpactCave made six consecutive starts and seven in eight games during a stretch earlier this month, but he seems to be behind all of Byron Buxton, Max Kepler, Nick Gordon and Gilberto Celestino in the pecking order in the outfield. He finds himself on the bench Tuesday for the fourth time in five contests.
AUGUST 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Nate Eaton - Back on bench TuesdayEaton is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
ImpactEaton will head to the bench after going 1-for-10 with a stolen base, a walk and six strikeouts while picking up starts out of the corner outfield in each of the past three contests. His opportunities are likely to become more scarce in the coming days, when Hunter Dozier (personal) is set to return from the paternity list.
AUGUST 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
A slumping Carlos Correa is heating up at the plate when Twins need him mostHe wants to get going again offensively in time for a stretch in September and October when the Twins face their AL Central rivals 17 times.
AUGUST 16, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM
Gary Sánchez - Takes seat TuesdaySanchez is not starting Tuesday's game against the Royals.
ImpactSandy Leon will catch while Sanchez, slashing .308/.379/.423 in eight games this month, rests. Sanchez has started roughly half of Minnesota's games lately and that trend figures to continue.
AUGUST 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jorge Polanco - Not starting TuesdayPolanco (knee) is not in the lineup Tuesday against Kansas City.
ImpactThe infielder should be considered day-to-day after he hurt his knee on a slide Monday. Luis Arraez figures to be the everyday second baseman for however long Polanco is sidelined.
AUGUST 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE
