MICKEY GASPER NEWS

Gets first MLB hit Gasper started at DH and got his first major league hit while going 1-for-3 in Saturday's loss against St. Louis. He went 0-for-18 in 13 games with the Red Sox last season.

Impact Gasper was a surprise start at DH against a right-handed starter as it was thought he was mostly ticketed for a limited reserve role. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was likely getting some bench players playing time early in the season with the move. Gasper looked healthy after suffering a left ankle laceration that required six stitches last week. His start also shows the Twins have confidence in him after he hit .289/.404/.395 this spring.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gasper's proud parents witness son's 1st MLB hit: 'It's really all for them' ST. LOUIS -- For the first weeks of his Major League career, Mickey Gasper's parents received almost as much screen time as Gasper himself d...

MARCH 29 • MLB.COM

Twins include Randy Dobnak in long relief role for his 1st opening day roster spot in 4 years

The Minnesota Twins set their opening day roster with right-hander Randy Dobnak in a long relief role, the first time in four years he broke camp with the major league club

MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gasper, Keirsey Jr. make Twins' Opening Day roster FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Twins all but set the position-player side of their season-opening roster on Monday, notifying infielder-catcher Mic...

MARCH 24 • MLB.COM

Cracks Opening Day roster Gasper is OK after suffering a left ankle laceration Sunday and has been told he made the Twins' Opening Day roster, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Gasper received six stitches for the cut, which he suffered when he was spiked by teammate Brandon Winokur while attempting to field a groundball. The laceration is not expected to hinder him, and Gasper has earned a spot on the Opening Day roster after slashing .289/.404/.395 this spring. The switch hitter is capable of handling first base, second base and catcher.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Receives stitches on ankle Gasper received six stitches for a left ankle laceration after leaving Sunday's spring game against the Red Sox, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact The 29-year-old collided with teammate Brandon Winokur while attempting to field a groundball and appeared to catch a spike. Gasper was acquired from the Red Sox in December and hit well during spring training with a .289/.404/.395 slash line in 47 plate appearances.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Gasper exits with apparent injury after infield collision FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Twins utility man Mickey Gasper, who appeared to be on the verge of making his first Opening Day roster, was removed fro...

MARCH 23 • MLB.COM

What do we know about Eiberson Castellano and Mickey Gasper of the Twins? Two players on the Twins roster bubble are in much different positions.

MARCH 18 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Hot start to spring at plate Gasper is hitting .350 (7-for-20) with a home run in seven games this spring.

Impact He's a long shot to make the roster as a utility player but he's drawing raves from management and could be an option if there's an injury among the utility players. Gasper has been playing mostly second base this spring but is also a catcher and has played first base. He's not a plus defender behind the plate but his versatility could see him called up from Triple-A at some point this summer. He hit .328/.439/.970 with 12 home runs between Double-A and Triple-A last season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mickey Gasper may find a roster spot as a reserve on the Twins, thanks to his versatility, and hitting "All he's done is hit," manager Rocco Baldelli said of the new switch-hitting acquisition from the Red Sox.

MARCH 8 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gasper 'doing everything possible' to make first OD roster PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – In his first Major League Spring Training, Mickey Gasper has continued doing what he has always done: hit. Sporting a...

MARCH 7 • MLB.COM

Twins deal LHP Jovani Moran to Red Sox for INF Mickey Gasper The Minnesota Twins acquired infielder Mickey Gasper from the Red Sox on Tuesday, sending left-hander Jovani Moran to Boston.Gasper, 29, mad...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Twins add to depth with deal for versatile Gasper The Twins made a Christmas Eve move to add to their utility depth with the acquisition of the multipositional Mickey Gasper from the Red Sox...

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • MLB.COM

Red Sox acquire reliever Jovani Morán from Twins for utility player Mickey Gasper

The Boston Red Sox continued to rebuild their pitching staff, acquiring left-hander Jovani Morán from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for catcher and infielder Mickey Gasper

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota Twins trade lefty reliever Jovani Moran to Boston Red Sox for utilityman Mickey Gasper On Tuesday, the Twins dealt lefthanded reliver Jovani Moran, who missed the entire 2024 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, to Boston...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sent to Minnesota The Twins acquired Gasper from the Red Sox in exchange for Jovani Moran on Tuesday.

Impact Gasper played in his first 13 big league games during 2024, but he played in Triple-A Worcester for the most part. In his sixth year of minor league action, he had his best season yet. The catcher slashed .367/.471/.592 with eight home runs and 36 RBI across 204 plate appearances. However, in his brief time up in Boston, he was not able get a hit in 18 at-bats. The 29-year-old was able to finish the year up with the Red Sox.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains hitless Gasper went 0-for-2 with a walk in Sunday's 3-1 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Gasper batted out of the eight-hole as Boston's designated hitter in Sunday's season finale, his first start since Aug. 29. Gasper showcased his vaunted plate discipline in the fourth, working a seven-pitch walk after falling behind 0-2 to Rays starter Ryan Pepiot. While he won't be confused for Mickey Mantle anytime soon, Gasper could find himself in the mix at catcher behind Connor Wong in 2025 with Danny Jansen hitting free agency. The switch-hitting Gasper finishes his rookie season 0-for-18 with four walks and one hit by pitch, adding one run scored in 13 games.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Boston The Red Sox recalled Gasper from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gasper will serve as the roster replacement for Rafael Devers (shoulder), who landed on the 10-day IL on Saturday. The former has spent the majority of the season in the minors, slashing an impressive .328/.439/.531 with 12 homers and 58 RBI across 380 plate appearances between Double-A and Triple-A, though he doesn't project to see much playing time while in Boston.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Gasper to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Gasper will give way to Trevor Story (shoulder) on the active roster as Story returns from the 60-day injured list. Gasper failed to log a hit in 16 plate appearances with the Red Sox but holds a 1.179 OPS at Triple-A.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mickey Gasper gets hit by pitch, call confirms | 08/29/2024 Mickey Gasper gets hit by a pitch in the bottom of the 9th inning after the call is confirmed following an unsuccessful Toronto challenge

AUGUST 30, 2024 • MLB.COM

The improbable journey of Mickey Gasper leads to the big leagues with the Red Sox - The Boston Globe The New Hampshire native, who finally reached the majors at age 28, is a study in perseverance and belief in oneself.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Added to roster The Red Sox selected Gasper's contract from Triple-A Worcester, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gasper, 28, has slashed .341/.458/.559 with 12 home runs this season between Double-A Porland and Worcester, splitting time between catcher and first base. It would be his major-league debut, if/when he gets into a game. Gasper's presence on the roster could allow the Red Sox to use Connor Wong and Danny Jansen in the same lineup more often.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE