Twins take on the Yankees after Arraez's 4-hit game
The Minnesota Twins take on the New York Yankees after Luis Arraez's four-hit game on SundayJUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NICK GORDON #1 - LEFT FIELDER - MIAMI MARLINS
8 HR •
32 RBI •
.227 AVG
8 HR
32 RBI
.227 AVG
Arráez has 4 hits, Sánchez HRs as Twins beat Blue Jays 8-6
Luis Arráez went 4 for 4 with a walk, Gary Sánchez and Trevor Larnach homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-6JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swipes second bag Gordon went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base Thursday against the Tigers.
Impact Gordon has started five consecutive games thanks to the absences of Gilberto Celestino (illness), Carlos Correa (illness) and Royce Lewis (knee). He's been inconsistent with the opportunity, though he now has three multi-hit efforts in his last eight starts, also driving in five and scoring four runs in that span. Gordon has a .257/.288/.363 line with one home run and two stolen bases across 120 plate appearances for the season.
JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets fourth consecutive start Gordon will start in center field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Gordon doesn't have a direct path to an everyday role at any one spot, but he should be in store for a solid dose of playing time while the likes of Carlos Correa (illness) and Gilberto Celestino (illness) are on the COVID-19-related injured list and while Royce Lewis (knee) is on the 10-day IL. He'll be making his fourth consecutive start Wednesday, this time filling in for a resting Byron Buxton.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Schoop 3rd from Curaçao with 1,000 hits, Tigers top Twins
Jonathan Schoop became the third player from Curaçao with 1,000 major league hits and finished a home run shy of the cycle, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5...MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sonny Gray and Zack Greinke hurt as Twins beat Royals 7-3
Minnesota’s Sonny Gray and Kansas City’s Zack Greinke left Sunday’s game with injuries, leaving their teams to wonder how much time each will missMAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back on bench Gordon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Impact Gordon started the past two games in the Minnesota outfield, going 3-for-8 with a double, three RBI and a run. Though Max Kepler (quadriceps) remains out of the lineup Sunday, the Twins brought up top prospect Royce Lewis from Triple-A St. Paul. He'll start in center field in Sunday's series finale and looks poised to get regular work out of the outfield while Kepler is out, so Gordon should find himself in a reserve role on a more permanent basis.
MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Defensive versatility gets Nick Gordon a toehold with Twins “You’ve got to embrace every single situation that you’re in and every opportunity to make the best out of it,” Gordon said.
MAY 28, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Polanco, Correa power Twins past struggling Royals 10-7
Jorge Polanco homered in a four-run first inning and Carlos Correa hit a go-ahead homer in the fourth to power the Minnesota Twins to a 10-7 win over the Kansas City RoyalsMAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Saturday's lineup Gordon isn't starting Saturday against the Royals, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gordon recently drew seven straight starts, and he hit .280 with a double, a run, an RBI and a stolen base during that time. However, he'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game while Gilberto Celestino starts in left field and bats ninth.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Correa 2 hits in return, small crowd as Twins top A's 14-4
Carlos Correa went 2 for 4 with an RBI double in his return from a stint on the injured list caused by a bruised middle finger on his right hand, and the Minnesota Twins seat a sea...MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting in left field Gordon is starting in Saturday's game against the Guardians.
Impact Gordon saw inconsistent playing time in early May, but he'll draw a third consecutive start in left field Saturday. Trevor Larnach (groin) remains on the 10-day injured list, so Gordon should serve as the Twins' primary left fielder after Alex Kirilloff was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.
MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Álvarez HRs twice, Astros top Twins 5-0, win 10th straight
Luis Garcia and three relievers combined on a seven-hitter, Yordan Álvarez homered twice and Jeremy Peña capped a big day with three hits as the Houston Astros extended their winni...MAY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles slow surging Twins with 9-4 victory
Cedric Mullins and Ramón Urías each hit a two-run homer during Baltimore’s six-run third inning, and the Orioles went on to a 9-4 victory over the Minnesota TwinsMAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moves back into utility role Gordon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Impact Gordon will sit for the third time in five games and appears to have faded into more of a utility role with the recent return of Gary Sanchez (abdomen) leaving one fewer spot in the lineup available for the Twins.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Thursday Gordon is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
Impact With southpaw Tarik Skubal on the hill for Detroit, the lefty-hitting Gordon will head to the bench after a stretch of five starts in six games. Gordon will likely move into more of a full-time reserve role as soon as the Twins get either Alex Kirilloff (wrist) or Gary Sanchez (abdomen) back in the lineup.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Buxton's 2nd HR, 469-foot shot, lifts Twins over ChiSox 6-4
Byron Buxton hit his second home of the game, a 469-foot, three-run drive that overcame a 10th-inning deficit and lifted the Minnesota Twins over the Chicago White Sox 6-4APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fourth straight start Gordon will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Gordon has been the main beneficiary of Gary Sanchez's ongoing absence due to abdominal tightness. With Sanchez sitting Sunday for the fourth game in a row, Gordon will pick up his fourth straight start, with three of them coming at different positions. He'll typically see most of his reps in the outfield if Sanchez misses more time, as Gordon's start at shortstop Sunday is a byproduct of Carlos Correa getting a routine day off.
APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Twins avoid sweep as Ryan, bullpen shut down KC in 1-0 win
Joe Ryan pitched six innings of two-hit ball against Kansas City’s revamped lineup, Miguel Sano drove in the game’s only run and the Twins held on for a 1-0 victory to avoid a seri...APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perez 2 HRs, Dozier go-ahead shot lead Royals over Twins 4-3
Salvador Perez homered twice and Hunter Dozier hit anther go-ahead home run to lift the Kansas City Royals over the Minnesota Twins 4-3APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits after two straight starts Gordon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Byron Buxton (knee) remains out for the third game in a row, but after starting in center field the previous two contests, the lefty-hitting Gordon will take a seat with a southpaw (Rich Hill) on the mound for Boston. Gordon should continue to see the bulk of the work in center field against right-handed pitching while Buxton is out, but at this stage, the Twins remain hopeful that Buxton will avoid a trip to the injured list.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Verdugo, Bogaerts homer as Red Sox blank Twins 4-0
Alex Verdugo and Xander Bogaerts each hit two-run home runs, Tanner Houck held the Twins scoreless over five-plus innings and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins put LF Kirilloff on IL with wrist flare-up
The Minnesota Twins placed left fielder Alex Kirilloff on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his surgically repaired right wristAPRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joins starting lineup Gordon is starting Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Impact Gordon had started in just one of the first five games of the regular season, and he was initially slated to sit for Wednesday's series finale against the Dodgers. However, he'll join the starting lineup after Alex Kirilloff (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Gordon will start in left field and bat ninth, and he should compete with Trevor Larnach for playing time in the outfield while Kirilloff is on the IL.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners come back after Buxton homer, beat Twins 4-3
Ty France had three hits and drove in two runs, including a go-ahead single in the ninth inning that lifted the Seattle Mariners over the Minnesota Twins 4-3APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
