MAY 3, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
MIGUEL SANÓ #22 - THIRD BASEMAN - LOS ANGELES ANGELS
2 HR •
6 RBI •
.205 AVG
2 HR
6 RBI
.205 AVG
Twins first baseman Miguel Sano facing surgery on injured left knee Miguel Sano injured the knee during a celebration after a walkoff victory against Detroit, and last played Saturday in Tampa.
Twins' Miguel Sanó to undergo surgery to repair torn meniscus It’s the second significant injury that Miguel Sanó has suffered during a celebration.
MAY 3, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Headed for meniscus surgery Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday that Sano (knee) is dealing with a torn meniscus and will undergo surgery later this week, Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic reports.
Impact Baldelli noted that a timeline for Sano's return won't be established until after surgery is completed, but the 29-year-old is most likely looking at a long-term absence. Before landing on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Sano had appeared in only one of the Twins' preceding five games due to the knee issue. Even before the knee injury cropped up, Sano had struggled mightily at the dish with a .093/.231/.148 slash line and 32.3 percent strikeout rate over 65 plate appearances. Whenever Sano returns from the IL, he won't be a lock to recapture a full-time role at first base, where a platoon of Luis Arraez and Jose Miranda is expected to be in place until further notice.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Twins look to continue win streak, take on the Orioles
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Could require knee procedure Manager Rocco Baldelli said Monday that Sano could require a procedure to address his knee injury, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact The 29-year-old was officially placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, while Jose Miranda was promoted to serve as an additional right-handed bat with Sano sidelined. The first baseman will be evaluated in the next few days to determine whether he ultimately needs a procedure, but the fact that it's being considered suggests he's trending toward more than a minimal stay on the IL. However, even if Sano undergoes surgery, he'd likely be able to return prior to the end of the regular season, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.
MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miguel Sano's knee puts him on injured list; Rocco Baldelli says injury happened during celebration Miguel Sano is batting .093 so far this season, with five hits in 54 at-bats. he has one home run and 21 strikeouts. Luis Arraez will be the...
MAY 2, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Orioles host the Twins to start 4-game series
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Shifts to IL Manager Rocco Baldelli said Sunday after the Twins' 9-3 win over the Rays that Sano (knee) will be placed on the 10-day injured list, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Sano's move to the IL coupled with the demotion of No. 3 catcher Jose Godoy to Triple-A St. Paul will help the Twins get down to 26 players with active rosters set to shrink from 28 heading into the second month of the season. The decision to deactivate Sano doesn't come as a major surprise after the 29-year-old experienced renewed soreness in his knee during Saturday's 9-1 win, when he returned to the lineup after a three-game absence. Luis Arraez picked up a start at first base Sunday and should serve as the primary replacement at the position while Sano is on the shelf.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Polanco drives in 4, Twins beat Rays 9-3 for ninth win in 10
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Won't play Sunday Sano (knee) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Impact Luis Arraez will draw the start at first base while Sano sits for fourth time in five games after experiencing a setback with his knee in his return to the lineup in Sunday's 9-1 win. The Twins have yet to announce a roster move as the 1:10 p.m. ET opening pitch approaches, so the team is seemingly viewing Sano as day-to-day with the hope that he'll be back able to make his return to the lineup at some point during the four-game series in Baltimore that begins Monday.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Setback to sore knee Sano left Saturday's game in the seventh inning after suffering a setback to his sore knee, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Sano appeared to wince when running the bases after drawing a walk in the sixth inning. He was replaced by Luis Arraez at first base in the seventh inning. Sano had missed the previous three games after tweaking his knee Tuesday. He may now need another day or two off before he's ready to return to the starting lineup.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Sano (knee) is starting Saturday's game against the Rays.
Impact Sano missed the last three games after tweaking his knee Tuesday, but he'll start at first base and bat eighth Saturday. Over his five appearances prior to his absence, he went just 2-for-19 with an RBI, a walk and eight strikeouts.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lowe, Zunino homer, Rays beat Twins to end 7-game win streak
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Nearing return Sano (knee) is not starting Friday, but he is close to a return, according to manager Rocco Baldelli, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact He woke up Friday feeling noticeably better and was taking batting practice before the game. It sounds like he is truly day-to-day. Luis Arraez is starting at first base while Byron Buxton gets the start at designated hitter.
APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still not starting Sano (knee) isn't starting Friday's game against the Rays.
Impact Sano tweaked his knee during a game-ending rundown Tuesday against the Tigers, and he'll be out of the lineup for a third straight matchup. The Twins haven't indicated whether the 28-year-old will be available off the bench, but Luis Arraez will start at first base while Nick Gordon enters the lineup in center field.
APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Receiving treatment for knee injury Sano tweaked his knee during his game-ending rundown Tuesday and is receiving treatment Thursday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Sano is out of the lineup for a second straight game Thursday against Detroit, and his knee injury provides an explanation for his absence. It's not yet clear whether the first baseman will return to action during Friday's series opener in Tampa Bay.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Thursday's lineup Sano isn't starting Thursday's game against Detroit.
Impact Sano will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game after hitting .136 over his last six appearances. Luis Arraez will start at first base while Trevor Larnach serves as the designated hitter.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Wednesday Sano isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Sano hit just .136 with an RBI, a walk and nine strikeouts over his last six appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time this year. Luis Arraez will start at first base while Trevor Larnach serves as the designated hitter.
APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miguel Sano, Twins blunder to win as Tigers make even bigger mess of final play The game-winning play could have been a rally-killer in about three different ways. "We made some boo-boos on the bases, and we somehow made...
APRIL 27, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Twins play the White Sox after Buxton's 4-hit game
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Twins avoid sweep as Ryan, bullpen shut down KC in 1-0 win
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Heads to bench Sano will sit for the first time this season Tuesday against Kansas City, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Sano has had an awful start to the season, grabbing just two hits in his first 10 games. Things could turn around soon, however, as his 26.3 percent strikeout rate is actually far better than his 36.3 percent career mark. He's been hit by some small-sample bad luck, as his .053 BABIP attests. Luis Arraez will get the start at first base in his absence.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Homers and steals base Sano went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run homer and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Red Sox.
Impact Sano entered the game without a hit through six contests but finally broke through with a two-run shot off Nick Pivetta in the second inning. He later added what was just the fifth steal of his eight-year career. Sano is still hitting just .043/.214/.174 on the season, but that's at least better than the .000/.174/.000 line that he carried heading into the game.
APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still searching for first hit Sano will start at first base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact After opening the season as the Twins' No. 5 hitter, Sano will now bat out of a bottom-third spot in the order for the third consecutive contest while he continues to struggle to get going at the plate. Though he's started in each of the Twins' five games to date, Sano remains hitless across 16 at-bats and has turned in a 3:7 BB:K.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Sano (mouth) is starting Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.
Impact Sano was removed from Friday's lineup against Atlanta after he underwent a dental procedure. However, his quick return to the lineup signals that he should be good to go for Opening Day against Seattle on Thursday.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
