KYLE GARLICK NEWS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Garlick tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and will be placed on the injured list, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The 29-year-old is the latest member of the Twins to test positive for the virus, and Saturday's game against the Angels was postponed with additional testing and contact tracing being conducted. Garlick will be unavailable for the near future and won't rejoin the team until he clears the COVID-19 protocols.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

2 Twins-Angels games postponed by Minnesota's COVID-19 woes

The Twins’ games against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday and Sunday have been postponed due to Minnesota’s COVID-19 problems

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits after three straight starts Garlick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Garlick went 5-for-12 with a double and three runs while hitting out of the two hole in each of the Twins' last three games, but he still looks to be stuck in the short side of a platoon in the corner outfield with Jake Cave. Each of Garlick's three starts came against left-handed pitchers, but he'll take a seat Sunday in favor of Cave with right-hander Chris Flexen on the hill for Seattle.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Continues hot start Garlick went 2-for-5 with a RBI, a double and a run scored in Thursday's 10-2 win over Seattle.

Impact The outfielder is hitting .417 in 12 at-bats. As of now, Garlick remains the backup left fielder behind Jake Cave, but Cave has struggled to start the season and may yield playing time if he doesn't improve at the plate. A long-time minor leaguer, Garlick will need to keep hitting if he wants to keep his roster spot when top prospects like Alex Kirilloff are deemed ready for promotion.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins rally for 3-2 victory over Baddoo, Tigers

Jorge Polanco hit a two-run double in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins held off Akil Baddoo and the Detroit Tigers 3-2

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Garlick, Caleb Thielbar earn final spots as Twins finalize roster Brent Rooker, Brandon Waddell and Derek Law were the last players cut in spring training.

MARCH 29, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Wins spot on 26-man roster Garlick has made Minnesota's 26-man Opening Day roster, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brent Rooker was surprisingly sent to the minors, leaving Garlick as the lone right-handed bat in the left field mix. He could begin the season in a platoon with Jake Cave in left field, with Luis Arraez also getting starts as well..

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Uber deal: Twins lock up pitcher Dobnak for long term

The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Randy Dobnak to a $9.25 million, five-year contract

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still in OF mix Garlick and Brent Rooker are in competition for the final spot in Minnesota's outfield, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Garlick is hitting .314 (11-for-35) with five home run...

Impact It would be a surprise if the Twins picked Garlick (at age 29 a minor-league journeyman) over Rooker since Rooker is a top prospect who showed a spark last season by hitting .316/.381/.579 in seven games before suffering a season-ending broken right forearm. Still, Garlick has been impressive this spring and has put himself in position for an early callup if he's sent to Triple-A.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'

Boston Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez will have to wait a little longer before returning to a big league mound

MARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins send prospect Kirilloff out, leave LF wide open

The Minnesota Twins have optioned prized prospect Alex Kirilloff to their alternate training site

MARCH 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits fourth spring homer Garlick went 2-for-3 with a home run in Sunday's spring training win over Baltimore. He's hitting .375 (9-for-24) with four home runs this spring.

Impact Garlick is competing for a reserve outfield role with the Twins. He's a long shot to make the final roster despite the strong spring. The Twins do need a right-handed outfield bat on the bench, however. He won't need to go through waivers if sent to the minors, so he'll likely add depth at Triple-A and could be called up later this summer.

MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

Max Scherzer will have the ball in his hands when he begins the final season of his seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington Nationals

MARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in return

Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts of the Boston Red Sox has made his spring training debut after being slowed by a sore right shoulder

MARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 8, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Hot start this spring Garlick is 2-for-8 with two home runs in four spring training games.

Impact Garlick is competing for a final spot in the outfield. He's a long shot, but the Twins may need a right-handed bat on the bench with so many left-handed hitting outfielders (Alex Kirilloff, Jake Cave, Luis Arraez and Max Kepler) on the roster. He would also need to go through waivers if sent to Triple-A, so a strong spring could win him a reserve role with another major-league team.

MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for spring opener Garlick (oblique) is among the Twins' available reserves for Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Impact While he was still a member of the Phillies, Garlick finished the past season on the injured list with a right oblique strain, but his availability for the Twins' spring opener indicates that he's fully healthy heading into 2021. Garlick is expected to replace starting right fielder Max Kepler midway through Sunday's contest in what will be first opportunity to impress in his bid for a bench role on the Twins' Opening Day roster.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster Garlick (oblique) was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garlick was claimed off waivers by Atlanta in late January, but he'll be removed from the 40-man roster to make room for Marcell Ozuna, who re-signed with the team Friday. Garlick hit .214 with three home runs and nine RBI while appearing in 42 games for the Dodgers and Phillies over the past two seasons.

FEBRUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Loses 40-man spot The Phillies designated Garlick (oblique) for assignment Monday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Archie Bradley, whom the Phillies signed to a one-year, $6 million contract. Before suffering a right oblique strain in mid-September that ended his 2020 campaign two weeks early, Garlick went 3-for-22 (.136 average) with three RBI in 12 games with the Phillies.

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 10-day IL Garlick was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain Wednesday.

Impact Garlick left Tuesday's game against the Mets with an oblique injury, and he underwent an MRI on Wednesday. The results of the examination aren't yet known, but Garlick will be forced to miss at least 10 days due to the injury, which should sideline him for the remainder of the regular season. The Phillies called up 2016 No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak to serve as an option in the outfield going forward.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sent in for MRI Phillies manager Joe Girardi said Garlick (oblique) will undergo an MRI on Wednesday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Garlick joined the Phillies' growing list of injured players Tuesday when he was removed from the team's 4-1 win over the Mets with the oblique injury. The MRI should help the Phillies gain clarity on the severity of the strain, allowing the team to determine whether or not Garlick will require a trip to the 10-day injured list. Even if Garlick's oblique injury proves to be more of a day-to-day concern, the Phillies are still expected to call up 2016 No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak to provide some reinforcement in the outfield.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with oblique issue Garlick was removed from Tuesday's win over the Mets with an oblique injury, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact The 28-year-old batted eighth and started in left field, but he was lifted for a pinch hitter during the fourth inning. Garlick should be considered day-to-day until the team provides more information on the injury.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett wins major league debut as Marlins sweep Phillies

Braxton Garrett won his major league debut, pitching five solid innings and leading the Miami Marlins to an 8-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies for a sweep of their doublehe...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sanchez shuts down Phillies in first career complete game

Rookie Sixto Sánchez pitched a three-hitter over seven innings for his first complete game in five major league starts, leading the Miami Marlins over Philadelphia 2-1 in a doubleh...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harper sheds batting funk, leads Phillies past Marlins 12-6

Bryce Harper homered, doubled and reached base five times, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 12-6 win over the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS