KYLE GARLICK NEWS

On bench Saturday Garlick (hamstring) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Garlick was dominant during Friday's win over Toronto, as he went 3-for-3 with two homers and three RBI. However, he exited the game with a mild left hamstring strain and won't be in the lineup a day later. Nick Gordon, Mark Contreras and Trevor Larnach will start in the outfield from left to right.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits two homers, gets injured Garlick left Friday's game against the Blue Jays with a mild left hamstring strain, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. He went 3-for-3 with two home runs before s...

Impact Garlick, who was playing because Max Kepler (unvaccinated) is ineligible to play in Toronto, may have had the best game of his career before suffering this injury. It's unclear how much more time Garlick will be forced to miss.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garlick, Miranda 2 HRs each, Twins end Jays' win streak at 8

Kyle Garlick and José Miranda each hit two home runs, Byron Buxton also went deep and the Minnesota Twins beat the Blue Jays 9-3, snapping Toronto’s winning streak at eight

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leading off against lefty Garlick will start in left field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Despite striking out three times in four plate appearances while starting in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader, Garlick will be elevated to the leadoff spot for the first time this season. The leadoff assignment comes while the Twins are opposing a left-handed starting pitcher (Tarik Skubal), but the righty-hitting Garlick will likely continue to find himself on the bench in most games when Minnesota faces righties.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt Jr. hits 3 doubles, ups extra-base count, KC tops Twins

Rookie Bobby Witt Jr. delivered three more doubles for his second straight three-hit game and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-3

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Urshela, Twins overcome 6-run deficit, rally past Royals 7-6

Gio Urshela hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning to complete Minnesota’s comeback from a six-run deficit, lifting the Twins over the Kansas City Royals 7-6

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smeltzer backed by Garlick, Miranda as Twins beat Royals 6-4

Kyle Garlick and Jose Miranda each drove in two runs, leading Devin Smeltzer and the Minnesota Twins past the Kansas City Royals 6-4

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Byron Buxton in centerfield, Kyle Garlick back in lineup as Twins play Athletics The teams are starting a three-game series in Oakland with Chris Archer facing Zach Logue.

MAY 16, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins-Oakland series preview: Kyle Garlick returns for series vs. A's The Twins begin a six-game road trip with three games on the West Coast.

MAY 16, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Activated from injured list Garlick (calf) was activated off the injured list Monday.

Impact Garlick's return gives Twins another corner outfield bat. He homered three times in just 26 trips to the plate before straining his right calf in early May. He should be able to provide a bit of pop again going forward, though he doesn't have a path to an everyday role. Mark Contreras was optioned in a corresponding move.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return from IL shortly Garlick (calf) is 3-for-9 with a double in two games for Triple-A St. Paul. He will travel to be with the Twins in Oakland, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact It sounds like Garlick will activated from the IL as early as Monday, but the exact timetable isn't certain. He could immediately fit into the mix in left field.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics start 3-game series with the Twins

The Oakland Athletics host the Minnesota Twins to start a three-game series

MAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buxton and Urshela homer to help Twins beat Guardians 3-1

Joe Ryan allowed one run over six innings and was backed by solo homers from Byron Buxton and Gio Urshela as the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins and Guardians meet, winner claims 3-game series

Both the Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Guardians are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins play the Guardians leading series 1-0

The Minnesota Twins play the Cleveland Guardians, leading the series 1-0

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rehab assignment begins Friday Garlick (calf) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Garlick has been on the injured list since May 2, but he'll now return to minor-league game action. Assuming he feels good after playing in rehab games, the 30-year-old will likely be cleared to rejoin the Twins in the coming days.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Ward's breakout with Angels steeped in science of hitting

Taylor Ward is thriving at the plate with new swing science and old theories of the greatest hitter who ever lived, Pedro Moura writes.

MAY 13, 2022

Twins host Cleveland Guardians, look to break home slide

The Minnesota Twins aim to stop their three-game home slide with a win over the Cleveland Guardians

MAY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nearing rehab assignment Interim manager Jayce Tingler said Wednesday that Garlick could begin a rehab assignment in the near future, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Garlick landed on the injured list with a strained right calf May 2, but he's recently ramped up his rehab program and is nearing game action. Given it's been a relatively short absence, the 30-year-old shouldn't require much time in the minors to get back up to speed.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins take on the Astros on home winning streak

The Minnesota Twins host the Houston Astros looking to extend a nine-game home winning streak

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics come into matchup with the Twins on losing streak

The Oakland Athletics head into the matchup against the Minnesota Twins after losing eight in a row

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins host the Athletics, aim to extend home win streak

The Minnesota Twins host the Oakland Athletics aiming to continue a seven-game home winning streak

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins host the Athletics, try to extend home win streak

The Minnesota Twins, on a six-game home winning streak, host the Oakland Athletics

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins bring 2-1 series advantage over Orioles into game 4

The Minnesota Twins face the Baltimore Orioles with a 2-1 series lead

MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins take 4-game win streak into matchup with the Orioles

The Minnesota Twins seek to extend a four-game win streak with a victory against the Baltimore Orioles

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS