Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals - News - July 04, 2021 | FOX Sports

Twins vs

-

Royals

-

-

-

・July 4, 2021 July 04 Jul 04

Maeda fans 10 Royals

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
MIN	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
KC	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO

Nelson Cruz - Neck injury caused by coughCruz (neck) visited a doctor Monday to check out a persisting cough, which was responsible for his current neck injury, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

ImpactManager Rocco Baldelli said a violent cough caused Cruz's neck injury, which prevented him from even turning his head. The Twins' skipper added that Cruz has been dealing with the cough for weeks. It's unclear at this time how long the neck injury, and the cough for that matter, might keep the 41-year-old out of action.

JULY 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Aaron Gleeman: Nelson Cruz (neck) is out of the Twins lineup. ... - The AthleticNelson Cruz (neck) is out of the Twins lineup. Rocco Baldelli said Cruz hurt his neck "coughing violently" and "couldn't turn his head." Cru...

JULY 5, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM

Matt Shoemaker - Goes unclaimed on waiversShoemaker cleared waivers Monday and accepted his assignment to Triple-A St. Paul, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

ImpactUnsurprisingly, the righty, with his miserable 8.06 ERA through 60.1 innings this season, wasn't a hot commodity on waivers and will look to regain his confidence with St. Paul. If Shoemaker can pitch effectively in the minors, he may find himself back in the Twins' thin rotation once again at some point this season.

JULY 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Ryan Jeffers - Sitting MondayJeffers is not starting Monday's series opener against the White Sox.

ImpactThe catcher gets a day off after going 1-for-6 with two walks and two strikeouts in Saturday and Sunday's contests. Jeffers has hit a lowly .100 in his last nine games, but he has drawn eight walks in that span. Ben Rortvedt will start behind the dish and bat eighth Monday.

JULY 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Nelson Cruz - Sidelined again MondayCruz (neck) is not in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the White Sox.

ImpactA late scratch Sunday, Cruz figures to still be nursing a stiff neck. There's been no further update on the veteran's condition, so he should still be considered day-to-day while Miguel Sano fills in as the designated hitter.

JULY 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Josh Donaldson - Still out MondayDonaldson (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

ImpactThe veteran misses his second straight game after leaving Saturday's game with a right hamstring issue. It's unclear how much longer Donaldson will be sidelined, or if he might require a trip to the injured list. Luis Arraez starts at third base Monday, and will likely man the position until Donaldson is ready to return.

JULY 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Andrew Benintendi - Not starting MondayBenintendi is on the bench for Monday's series opener against the Reds.

ImpactHe sits just a day after being activated from the injured list and going 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts. Hunter Dozier will start in left field Monday, with Hanser Alberto filling in at third base.

JULY 5, 2021•ROTOWIRE