Shoemaker expected to start for the Twins against the Pirates
The Pirates will start Wil Crowe on Sunday and the Twins are expected to counter with Matt ShoemakerAPRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MIGUEL SANÓ #22 - THIRD BASEMAN - LOS ANGELES ANGELS
2 HR •
6 RBI •
.205 AVG
2 HR
6 RBI
.205 AVG
Hamstring strain appears minor Sano's strained right hamstring injury appears to be minor, manager Rocco Baldelli told the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Impact Baldelli's comments make it sound like Sano has a good chance to return May 1 when eligible to return from the injured list. Sano has had a dreadful start to the season by hitting .111 with two home runs and a .554 OPS.
APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cahill scheduled to start for Pirates at Twins
The Pirates will start Trevor Cahill on Saturday while the Twins are expected to counter with Michael PinedaAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Headed to injured list Sano will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring injury, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Sano has missed the team's last two games with the injury and will head to the injured list. Willians Astudillo had filled in at first base, though the team will reportedly call up Alex Kirilloff, who should see the majority of the at-bats moving forward in Sano's absence.
APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready to start Sano (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Minnesota opted to hold Sano out for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader in Oakland due to a tight right hamstring, and the club apparently won't be taking any chances with the 27-year-old for a day game after a night game. Sano will benefit from two full days of rest, as the Twins are off the schedule Thursday before beginning a three-game home series with the Pirates on Friday. Willians Astudillo will fill in for Sano at first base Wednesday.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Managing hamstring issue Sano sat out Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the A's with tightness in his right hamstring, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact The 27-year-old went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being lifted from Game 1 with the hamstring issue, and he was then withheld from the lineup for the nightcap. Sano should be considered day-to-day and could sit again for Wednesday's series finale, especially with a scheduled off day to follow Thursday.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Tuesday's nightcap Sano is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader at Oakland, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Sano went 0-for-2 with a strikeout during the matinee and won't be in the lineup for the nightcap. Mitch Garver will start at first base while Ryan Jeffers takes over behind the plate for Minnesota.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cranks first homer Sano went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a pair of walks during Thursday's win over the Red Sox.
Impact Sano extended Minnesota's lead with a solo homer against Hirokazu Sawamura in the sixth inning. The long ball was the first of the year for the 27-year-old, who has struggled at the plate this season, going hitless in his last five games. Overall, he's batting just .100/.308/.250 across 13 games.
APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Game 1 Sano isn't starting Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Sano has gone hitless with four walks and two strikeouts in his last 12 plate appearances. Willians Astudillo will serve as the first baseman for Wednesday's matinee, batting fifth.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Launches homer in win Sano went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Brewers.
Impact Sano took Brewers reliever Drew Rasmussen deep in the sixth inning to extend the Twins' lead to 6-1. The power-hitting Sano went just 2-for-13 (.154) with seven strikeouts in the season-opening series against the Brewers. He had a strikeout rate of 43.9 percent in 2020, and the 27-year-old corner infielder probably won't improve much on that mark this year. Fantasy managers will have to hope his power numbers cover the flaws in his play.
APRIL 4, 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 moundMARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets start at third base Sano started at third base and went 0-for-3 in Friday's spring training loss to Atlanta. It was the first time he's played third base this spring. "He's willing to put the work in....
Impact Sano is hitting just .125 (3-for-24) with no home runs and 12 strikeouts. However, we wouldn't be too concerned about his performance given he's a veteran with a set spot in the lineup. The Twins moved Sano to first base last season after the team signed Josh Donaldson and didn't give him any work at third base. Sano could get some starts at third base this season as the Twins have said they're going to try to reduce Donaldson's workload, especially early in the season. It's possible Sano could gain third base eligibility again in some fantasy leagues.
MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Amazin' at-bat: Mets' Guillorme draws 22-pitch walk vs Hicks
New York Mets backup Luis Guillorme had quite an at-bat in spring training SundayMARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Too early to worry about whiffs from Alex Kirilloff, Miguel Sano There are 18 spring training games remaining and plenty of time for Alex Kirilloff to earn his spot. Let it play out.
MARCH 12, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
It's early, but time for Twins to check Miguel Sano's timing on fastballs The slugger's alarming strikeout rate can't continue again this summer.
MARCH 2, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Miguel Sano, Twins open Grapefruit League season by tipping Red Sox 7-6 Sano's bases-loaded double drove in two runs in front of 2,154 fans — the first time the Twins have played in front of paying customers in n...
MARCH 1, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini
All over spring training, baseball enjoyed a bevy of reassuring signs Sunday on the opening day of Grapefruit and Cactus league playFEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could play some third base Sano is expected to get work at third base this spring, along with his regular position of first base, MLB.com reports. "He's got the confidence to do it. I don't think he's concer...
Impact The Twins moved Sano to first base last season after the team signed Josh Donaldson and didn't give him any work at third base. The decision to give Sano reps at third base this spring could be tied to the Twins trying to give Donaldson more off days. It's possible Sano could play enough games this season at third base to qualify at the position in some fantasy leagues.
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins' Miguel Sano works, watches to improve his fielding at first base Watching videos of Mauer, Morneau and Pujols, along with training from Fernando Tatis Sr., helped the adjustment in moving from third.
FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Notes: Sanó, Arraez, Spring Training tickets FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Miguel Sanó has worked hard at improving his technique and instincts at first base, taking time during the offseason to...
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • MLB.COM
Greinke, Astros to face Maeda, Twins
The Astros will start Zack Greinke on Tuesday and the Twins are expected to counter with Kenta MaedaSEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Saturday's lineup Sano will sit against the Reds on Saturday.
Impact Sano will head to the bench after recording just three hits and 20 strikeouts in his last 10 games. He's having close to as good of a season as you can expect from a player with a 43.8 percent strikeout rate, as his .203/.279/.484 slash line is good for a respectable .763 OPS. Marwin Gonzalez will be the first baseman Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Reds play Minnesota, aim to build on Bauer's strong showing
Cincinnati looks to follow up a dominant performance by Wednesday starter Trevor BauerSEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The many swings of Miguel Sano — big hits, lots of misses Follow the StarTribune for the news, photos and videos from the Twin Cities and beyond.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Detroit Tigers to visit the Minnesota Twins
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
