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Joel Payamps - Reinstated from injured listPayamps (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday.

ImpactPayamps had been on the injured list since Saturday, but his brief absence signals that he didn't test positive for COVID-19. The right-hander will be available out of the bullpen for Tuesday's series opener against Oakland.

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John Gant - Dealing with abdomen issueGant was removed from Monday's game against the Yankees due to a lower abdomen strain, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

ImpactGant faced just three hitters before exiting Monday's contest in the top of the first inning. It's not yet clear whether the injury will force him to miss additional time, but he tentatively lines up to start on the road against Toronto on Sunday if he's deemed healthy enough to pitch.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Twins' one-day trip to New York delayed by plane issuesManager Rocco Baldelli put a positive spin on it just hours before the Twins took on the Yankees on Monday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, but...

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Andrew Benintendi - Finishes off big week in styleBenintendi went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Twins.

ImpactThere was no hotter hitter in baseball over the past week than Benintendi, who torched Baltimore and Minnesota pitching to the tune of a .500/.516/.929 slash line with three home runs, three doubles, two walks, 14 RBI and four runs over seven games. On Monday, he was named the American League's Player of the Week for his efforts. His season-long batting average has climbed from .251 to .267 during the hot streak.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Monday's TransactionsBASEBALL Major League Baseball American League KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Optioned RHP Scott Blewett to Omaha (Triple-A East).

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Twins' Gant leaves after 12 pitches vs Yanks with abs strain

Minnesota Twins starter John Gant lasted just 12 pitches against the New York Yankees, leaving after straining his lower abdomen

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS

John Gant - Start ends early due to injuryGant faced three hitters and recorded two outs before departing in the top of the first inning with an apparent injury, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

ImpactStaked to a 4-0 lead when he took the mound in the bottom of the first, Gant threw only five of 12 pitches for strikes before he motioned to the dugout for the trainer. After a brief checkup, the right-hander was immediately removed from the contest, with Luke Farrell coming on from the bullpen to replace him. The Twins are expected to provide an update on the nature of Gant's injury later Monday.

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