Indians host the Twins following Civale's strong showing
Cleveland looks to follow up a strong outing by Wednesday starter Aaron CivaleMAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MITCH GARVER #18 - DESIGNATED HITTER - SEATTLE MARINERS
15 HR •
51 RBI •
.172 AVG
15 HR
51 RBI
.172 AVG
Blasts seventh homer Garver went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and three strikeouts as Minnesota defeated Los Angeles 6-3 in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader.
Impact Garver's third-inning home run off reliver Hunter Strickland rescued an otherwise poor outing as he struck out in each of his other at-bats. The game raised his average to an even .200 as the backstop looks to make strides toward regaining his 2019 form.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting nightcap Garver (knee) is starting Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Angels.
Impact Garver missed the last three games due to a right knee contusion, but he'll be back in action for the second half of the twin bill. Garver will start behind the plate and bat seventh.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins split doubleheader with Angels on a long, brief trip
Miguel Sanó hit a grand slam and José Berríos pitched five solid innings, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels and a split of a makeup doublehea...MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Game 1 Garver (knee) isn't starting Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Angels.
Impact Garver will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game, and it's not yet clear whether he could be available for the second game of the twin bill. Willians Astudillo will start behind the plate and bat sixth.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Canning scheduled to start as Los Angeles hosts Minnesota
The Angels are expected to send Griffin Canning to the mound Thursday and the Twins plan to give Jose Berrios the startMAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out Wednesday Garver (knee) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Ben Rortvedt will pick up a second straight start behind the plate while Garver remains sidelined with a right knee contusion. The Twins are optimistic that Garver will avoid a stint on the 10-day injured list, so he should be considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's doubleheader with the Angels.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giolito scheduled to start for White Sox at Twins
The Twins will send Matt Shoemaker to the mound Wednesday and the White Sox plan to give Lucas Giolito the startMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sanó homers three times, Twins rally to beat White Sox 5-4
Miguel Sanó homered three times, Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending RBI single and the Minnesota Twins beat Yermín Mercedes and the Chicago White Sox 5-4MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not playing Tuesday Garver (knee) is not starting Tuesday against the White Sox but is unlikely to go on the injured list, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Impact A right knee contusion took Garver out of Monday's blowout loss, but it appears to be nothing more than a minor injury for the Minnesota catcher. Garver has struggled with just eight hits and four RBI since the start of May.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago's Anderson puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Twins
Anderson takes a 12-game hit streak into matchup with TwinsMAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madrigal, Mendick homer as White Sox pound Twins 16-4
Nick Madrigal had three hits, including his first major league homer, and Danny Mendick launched his first career grand slam as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 16-4MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diagnosed with bruised knee Garver left Monday's game against the White Sox due to a right knee contusion, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Garver is being considered day-to-day following the injury. He'll likely be re-evaluated Tuesday morning before the team provides another update on the backstop's status.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves game early Garver was removed from Monday's game against the White Sox due to a right knee injury, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Garver took a foul ball off his right knee early in the contest, and he was ultimately pulled after three frames. He was replaced behind the dish by Willians Astudillo (hand), who is also banged up at the moment.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Receives breather Friday Garver is not in the lineup Friday against the A's.
Impact Garver started the last two games but will take a seat for Friday's series opener. Ben Rortvedt will work behind the plate versus Oakland.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox beat Twins 4-2, stretch winning streak to 6
Tim Anderson and Jake Lamb homered, Billy Hamilton made a leaping catch at the wall to end a bases-loaded threat and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 for their si...MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Tuesday's lineup Garver is not starting Tuesday against the White Sox.
Impact Garver left Friday's game against the Tigers with right shoulder inflammation and was on the bench Saturday, though he did appear as a pinch hitter and drew a walk. He was scheduled to return to the lineup Sunday, but the game got postponed due to rain. Ben Rortvedt will start behind the plate Tuesday.
MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to play Sunday Garver (shoulder) will start at catcher and bat cleanup Sunday against the Tigers.
Impact Garver is back in action after the right shoulder injury he sustained Friday only kept him out of the lineup for one game. Before sustaining the injury, Garver had been dialed in at the plate after an ice-cold start to the season. Over his last eight games, Garver has gone 7-for-22 with four home runs, four walks and seven RBI.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Maeda expected to start for the Twins against Tigers
The Twins will start Kenta Maeda on Sunday while the Tigers are expected to counter with Matthew BoydMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Saturday Garver isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Tigers.
Impact Garver exited Friday's game against the Tigers due to right shoulder inflammation, but manager Rocco Baldelli is confident that the catcher will be able to return to the lineup Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. However, Ben Rortvedt will start behind the dish and bat eighth Saturday.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Gleeman: Mitch Garver exited the game with right... - The Athletic Mitch Garver exited the game with right shoulder inflammation, but Rocco Baldelli said it may have mostly just been from the catcher having...
MAY 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Expected to be fine Garver (shoulder) isn't expected to miss significant time after leaving Friday's game against the Tigers, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Manager Rocco Baldelli said after Friday's game that Garver will receive treatment for his injury, but the catcher will likely be able to return within a day or two. Ben Rortvedt or Willians Astudillo could draw a start behind the plate to allow Garver time to recover, but it's unlikely that he'll require a stint on the injured list.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins hit 3 homers in rainy 7-3 win over Tigers
Matt Shoemaker pitched five scoreless innings and Kyle Garlick, Jorge Polanco and Max Kepler homered to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 7-3 win over the Tigers on a rainy night in De...MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Managing right shoulder injury Garver was removed from Friday's game against the Tigers with right shoulder inflammation, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Garver was replaced by Ben Rortvedt behind the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning, and the Twins later revealed that his departure was due to a right shoulder issue. Garver went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks and a strikeout prior to leaving the game. The 30-year-old is considered day-to-day, but Rortvedt and Willians Astudillo could fill in at catcher if Garver misses additional time.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets breather Thursday Garver isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rangers.
Impact Garver had gone 3-for-7 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in the last two games. Ben Rortvedt will start behind the dish and bat ninth.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
