Impact Cruz didn't start for a fifth consecutive game, but since he was able to pinch hit, it seems likely he'll return to the starting lineup Tuesday.
MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NELSON CRUZ #32 - DESIGNATED HITTER - SAN DIEGO PADRES
5 HR •
23 RBI •
.245 AVG
5 HR
23 RBI
.245 AVG
Appears as pinch hitter Cruz (wrist) appeared as a pinch hitter and struck out along with drawing a walk as the Twins batted around in the eighth inning in Monday's win over Baltimore.
Baltimore visits Minnesota, looks to build on Means' strong performance
Baltimore looks to follow up a strong outing by Monday starter John MeansMAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins' 6-run rally in 8th beats Orioles 8-3 after delay
Mitch Garver hit a two-run double and the short-handed Minnesota Twins used a six-run eighth inning to beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains on bench Cruz (wrist) isn't starting Monday's game against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Cruz will miss a fifth consecutive game due to a bruised wrist, but he's still listed as day-to-day. Miguel Sano will serve as the designated hitter while Alex Kirilloff starts at first base.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles look to break 6-game slide against Twins
Baltimore will try to break its six-game losing streak when the Orioles take on MinnesotaMAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garlick's 3-run homer in 10th lifts Twins past Indians
Kyle Garlick hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning off James Karinchak, and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-5MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins place Kenta Maeda on 10-day IL with adductor strain
The Minnesota Twins have placed pitcher Kenta Maeda on the 10-day injured list with a right adductor strainMAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Missing another game Cruz (wrist) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Cleveland.
Impact Josh Donaldson will serve as Minnesota's designated hitter for the series finale in Cleveland while Cruz gets a fourth game off in a row due to a bruised wrist. The Twins are labeling Cruz as day-to-day for the time being, but he may need to be cleared to play in the team's upcoming series with the Orioles that begins Monday in order to avoid a trip to the injured list.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Happ scheduled to start for Minnesota against Cleveland
The Indians will roll out Zach Plesac to the mound Sunday and the Twins will give J.AMAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hernandez's homer in 10th gives Indians 5-3 win over Twins
César Hernández hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning off Alex Colomé, giving the Cleveland Indians a 5-3 victory over Minnesota that dropped the Twins to 0-8 in extra-inning game...MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aaron Gleeman: Nelson Cruz (wrist) isn't in the lineup tonight... - The Athletic Nelson Cruz (wrist) isn't in the lineup tonight, but Rocco Baldelli said he could be available off the bench. "Nellie came in and tested his...
MAY 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sits again Saturday Cruz (wrist) remains on the bench Saturday against Cleveland, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Cruz bruised his wrist in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Angels. He sat out the nightcap and was scratched from Friday's series opener in Cleveland after originally being scheduled to return. The Twins have yet to specify when he'll return to the lineup. Max Kepler will serve as the designated hitter Saturday.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bieber expected to start for Cleveland against Minnesota
The Indians will send Shane Bieber to the mound Saturday and the Twins plan to give Kenta Maeda the startMAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tired Twins shrug off travel, blast Indians 10-0
The Twins didn't play tiredMAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Late scratch Friday Cruz (wrist) was a late scratch from Friday's lineup against Cleveland.
Impact He suffered a bruised wrist Thursday and was in the original lineup Friday, but apparently he isn't quite ready to return. Max Kepler gets the start at designated hitter and bats third while Alex Kirilloff starts in right field.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Batting cleanup Friday Cruz (wrist) is batting cleanup as the designated hitter Friday against Cleveland.
Impact The 40-year-old sat out the second game of Thursday's twin bill with a bruised wrist, but he's back in the starting nine Friday. Cruz has a .250/.301/.397 slash line with three home runs through 18 games in May.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
This Date in Baseball
This Date in Baseball for the week of May 21 - 27MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with bruised wrist Cruz isn't starting Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Angels due to a bruised wrist that he sustained in the matinee, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune report...
Impact Cruz was hit by a pitch in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader, but he was examined after the contest and isn't dealing with any structural damage. While the issue isn't believed to be serious, Josh Donaldson will serve as the designated hitter in Game 2 while Luis Arraez starts at third base.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat for second game Cruz isn't starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Angels.
Impact Cruz went 1-for-2 with a strikeout in the first game of the twin bill. Josh Donaldson will serve as the designated hitter while Luis Arraez starts at third base in the nightcap.
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
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
Clubs 10th home run Cruz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the White Sox.
Impact The veteran slugger delivered a 416-foot shot to center field during the third inning to open the scoring, but it would prove to be Minnesota's lone run of the contest. Cruz was 3-for-19 over his previous nine games but delivered a multi-hit effort Wednesday following a day out of the lineup.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giolito gives Sox 8-inning, 2-hit outing to beat Twins 2-1
Lucas Giolito gave up two hits over eight innings with a season-high 11 strikeouts, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
