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Gary Sánchez - Sitting MondaySanchez is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Baltimore.
ImpactTrevor Larnach will handle designated-hitter duties while Ryan Jeffers picks up a start behind the plate, closing off both of Sanchez's avenues to the lineup. The Twins are likely just extended Sanchez a breather after he recently returned from an abdominal injury to start in each of the past three games. He went 2-for-13 with a double, an RBI, a run and six strikeouts over the weekend.
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Gio Urshela - Sits in favor of rookie MondayUrshela is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
ImpactHe'll give way at third base to Jose Miranda, who will make his MLB debut Monday after his call-up from Triple-A St. Paul. The addition of Miranda presents some competition for Urshela, though the 23-year-old prospect may also see at-bats at second base, first base or designated hitter. Urshela's absence from the lineup may be a byproduct of his 0-for-13 showing at the dish over his past three starts, but he's still holding down a serviceable .258 average on the season.
MAY 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Gilberto Celestino - Returns to benchCelestino is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.
ImpactCelestino will retreat to the bench after two straight starts in the outfield, during which he went 3-for-8 with a walk and two runs. With Kyle Garlick (calf) moving to the injured list Monday, the 23-year-old Celestino should have a clearer path to regular playing time against left-handed pitching, though he'll likely find himself on the bench versus righties more often than not.
MAY 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Dodgers: Former LA Starter Writers Comical Message in Twins DugoutKenta Maeda apologized to his Minnesota teammates in hilarious fashion.
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Robert Dugger - Designated for assignmentDugger was designated for assignment by the Rays on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
ImpactDugger's contract was selected Sunday, but he'll exit both the active and 40-man rosters just one day later. He soaked up 5.1 innings out of the bullpen Sunday against the Twins, allowing three runs on eight hits while striking out seven, but he could wind up waiting a while for his next opportunity now that he's off the 40-man roster.
MAY 2, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jose Miranda, Lin-Manuel's cousin, gets callup from TwinsThe Minnesota Twins announced on Monday that they have recalled infielder Jose Miranda , who is "Hamilton" playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda's...
MAY 2, 2022•MLB.COM
