NICK GORDON NEWS

Expected to be ready by Opening Day Manager Rocco Baldelli said Wednesday that Gordon (head) should be ready for Friday's season opener against the Mariners, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gordon passed concussion testing after his outfield collision in Monday's Grapefruit League game. He didn't appear to be in line for a lengthy absence, and he'll ultimately be available once the regular season gets underway Friday. Gordon slashed .333/.385/.583 with a home run, a triple, a double, nine RBI, five runs and a stolen base across 11 spring appearances, and he's in line to play a depth role to begin the 2022 campaign.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids concussion Gordon was diagnosed with a head contusion following his removal from Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The initial diagnosis is favorable for Gordon, who passed concussion testing and avoided any lower- or upper-body damage during his outfield collision with teammate Max Kepler that resulted in the former being carted off the field. Gordon is viewed as day-to-day with what the Twins are terming as a minor headache, but assuming he avoids concussion symptoms in the days to come, he should be available off the bench for Thursday's Opening Day game against the Mariners.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves after collision Gordon was removed from Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox after he required assistance off the field following a collision in the outfield with teammate Max Keple...

Impact Though Gordon was able to get up on his own power after being visited by team trainers, he later walked to a cart before he was transported to the locker room. The Twins have yet to provide an update on the nature or extent of Gordon's injury, but further information should be available after the game. Even a minor injury at this stage of spring training could put Gordon at risk of beginning the season on the injured list.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Looks set for utility role Gordon started in left field and went 1-for-3 with a walk in Sunday's spring training win over Baltimore. He's hitting .333 (8-for-24) with a stolen base this spring.

Impact Gordon looks set to make the major-league roster in a utility role with Tim Beckham sent to the minors. Gordon hit just .240 with a .774 OPS last season as he struck out too often (25.5%) and drew too few walks (5.5%) for a player lacking significant power. He did steal 10 bases, however, which should give him some fantasy value even in a reserve role.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Gordon has five RBI, Alex Kirilloff leaves game early as Twins beat Rays 8-2 Nick Gordon had a three-run homer and a triple for the Twins; Alex Kirilloff left the game was an apparent injury while running the bases.

APRIL 2, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Polanco, Pineda help Twins beat Tigers 5-2

Jorge Polanco launched a three-run homer and Michael Pineda was solid in his last start of the year as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tim Mayza strikes out Nick Gordon ' 09/26/2021 Tim Mayza strikes out Nick Gordon swinging to end the 6th inning and strand two runners on base

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • MLB.COM

Fantasy baseball adds and drops: Riding with Nick Gordon and a pair of Nationals to the finish line We've reached the end of the 2021 fantasy baseball season and Scott Engel has some final week adds to help you take home a title.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Keeps hitting streak alive Gordon went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional RBI in Thursday's win over Toronto.

Impact Gordon has two three-hit performances over his last three games, and he also extended his hitting streak to five contests. The shortstop is ending the season on a strong note and is hitting .362 across 47 at-bats this month.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thursday's Twins-Toronto game recap Twins rookie Nick Gordon had four RBI Thursday night.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins bump Blue Jays back in wild card race, as Gurriel hurt

The Minnesota Twins beat Toronto 7-2 to bump the Blue Jays back in the AL wild-card race

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kepler homers twice, Ryan's 11 Ks lead Twins over Cubs 5-4

Max Kepler homered twice, rookie Joe Ryan struck out a season-high 11, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Gordon's homer sparks 16-hit attack as Twins outscore Cubs Nick Gordon was one of four Twins to rack up three hits on the 9-5 victory, the first time in more than two years they've done that.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Posts robust line in win Gordon went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's victory versus the Cubs.

Impact After making his past three appearances at shortstop, Gordon took over in left field and batted out of the seventh spot in the order Tuesday. He was one of three Twins batters to finish with three hits, and his fourth-inning two-run homer was the team's only long ball of the game. To put a cap on his standout offensive performance, Gordon swiped his ninth bag of the campaign in the ninth inning. The 25-year-old has three multi-hit games in September and is batting .333 (13-for-39) with two homers, nine RBI and four steals this month.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wednesday's Twins-Cubs game recap Nick Gordon's third career three-hit night included a two-run homer that gave the Twins the lead for good.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gordon homers, 4 Twins get 3 hits, Minnesota tops Cubs 9-5

Nick Gordon hit a two-run homer and two singles, Josh Donaldson and Max Kepler each had three hits and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 9-5

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills in for Simmons Gordon will start at shortstop and bat seventh Wednesday against Cleveland.

Impact With shortstop Andrelton Simmons resting for the series finale, Gordon will pick up his third start at a different position in as many days. He received the nod in left field in Tuesday's 6-3 win, going 2-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli prefers to play Nick Gordon at multiple positions Manager Rocco Baldelli said Gordon's athleticism and "baseball sense," combined with his willingness to work at different positions, makes h...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Flashes power, speed Gordon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 9-2 victory over the Royals. He also drew a walk.

Impact Gordon connected for his second homer of the season when he took Kansas City starter Brady Singer deep to center field in the second inning. Gordon later walked in the fourth inning and swiped second base, his seventh steal in eight attempts on the year. The rookie hasn't offered much with the bat through his first 56 big-league games, but he has gone 6-for-19 (.316) over his last seven contests.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three hits, swipes bag Gordon went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI, one run scored and a steal in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Rays.

Impact Gordon got started with a double and a run scored in the second inning. He later knocked an RBI single to tie the game in the ninth and added the go-ahead base hit in the ninth. It was his first multi-hit game since Aug. 24 and his first stolen base since June 12. Gordon has eight extra-base hits, 10 RBI and a .610 OPS through 148 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Gordon plays starring role in Twins' win over Rays In front of a big group of family and friends in his home state of Florida, Nick Gordon came through once more.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Gordon has RBI single in 9th, Twins beat Rays 6-5

Nick Gordon had a game-tying seventh-inning RBI single and a go-ahead run-scoring base-hit in the ninth as the Minnesota Twins beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 6-5

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to bench role Gordon remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Heading into the weekend, Gordon appeared to have settled into an everyday role in center field after making seven consecutive starts, but he's been on the bench for each of the Twins' three games of its series with Milwaukee. With Byron Buxton back from the injured list and handling reps at center field on a full-time basis, Gordon is expected to see limited opportunities moving forward as a bench player for Minnesota.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins rookie Nick Gordon enjoyed visits to New York and Boston — teams his dad played for Nick Gordon's father, Tom, once pitched for the Yankees and Red Sox, so he enjoyed visiting those ballparks. He also was a big fan of Derek...

AUGUST 27, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Garners fifth straight start Gordon will start at second base and bat seventh Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Gordon remains in the lineup for the fifth straight game, after he started in center field in each of Minnesota's previous four contests. He may have supplanted Jake Cave as the Twins' preferred option in center field versus right-handed pitching, but both Gordon and Cave are merely keeping a spot warm for Byron Buxton (finger), who could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list later this week.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE