TREVOR LARNACH NEWS

Batting cleanup in opener Larnach will start in left field and bat fourth in the Twins' regular-season opener against the Royals on Thursday.

Impact He goes from on the roster bubble entering camp to cleaning up Opening Day against veteran right-hander Zack Greinke. Joey Gallo is at first base -- batting seventh -- with Alex Kirilloff (wrist) beginning the season on the injured list. Larnach is coming off a monster spring in which he hit .351 with four homers across 13 Grapefruit League games.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Larnach poised to break camp with Twins for first time Trevor Larnach missed most of last season because of injuries.

MARCH 23, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Likely to make Opening Day roster Larnach appears to have a good chance to make Minnesota's Opening Day roster, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Larnach came into Wednesday's game with a .951 OPS and two homers over 25 plate appearances in the Grapefruit League, and he launched his third blast of the spring early in that contest. His strong play will certainly help in that bid, but it's also worth pointing out that Minnesota announced that both Alex Kirilloff (wrist) and Jorge Polanco (knee) won't be ready for the start of the regular season. That gives Larnach a golden opportunity for a roster spot, and if he continues to hit in the regular season, he has a great chance to stick on the Minnesota roster.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first spring home run Larnach went 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk in Sunday's spring training loss to Detroit. He's hitting .231 with a home run and a .795 OPS in five games this spring.

Impact More importantly, Larnach looks healthy after missing time with a groin injury early in camp. With Nick Gordon (ankle) and Alex Kirilloff (wrist) looking iffy for the start of the regular season, Larnach could begin the season as the regular DH.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins mailbag: Max Kepler vs. Trevor Larnach, infield of the future, extension candidates and Brooks Lee plans Plus updates on Byron Buxton and Jorge Polanco, the best role for Josh Winder, Joey Gallo projections and the Twins as an NBA team.

MARCH 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Trevor Larnach returns with healthy swings but faces battle to make the Twins Saddled by injuries the past two years, he returned too soon and paid the price. Now, he is part of a crowded outfield picture.

MARCH 8, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Returns to action Tuesday Larnach (groin) returned to Grapefruit League play Tuesday and had no issues, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Larnach has been battling a groin injury but was able to test it out with some plays in Tuesday's game and came out of it no worse for wear. He went 1-for-3 with a single against the Orioles. Larnach played left field Tuesday but could wind up with most of his at-bats in the designated hitter spot this season.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Tuesday Larnach (lower body) is expected back in the Twins' lineup Tuesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Larnach has been sidelined for a few days with an unspecified lower-body injury, but whatever he was dealing with appears to have subsided. He's expected to play left field Tuesday. Larnach is 1-for-5 with a single and one walk so far in two games this spring.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing lower-body issue Larnach didn't play Tuesday because of a lower-body issue, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told Nick Nelson of TwinsDaily.com.

Impact The skipper didn't have any additional details. Larnach missed much of the 2022 campaign with a core injury, but the hope is that this latest injury only costs Larnach a few days. If healthy, Larnach should see regular playing time against righties this season between the corner outfield spots and designated hitter.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Tuesday Larnach was a late scratch from the Twins' Grapefruit League lineup Tuesday due to unspecified reasons, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Twins should have an update on what Larnach is dealing with soon. Mark Contreras entered the lineup in left field in his place.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first hit of spring Larnach started at DH and went 1-for-3 in his spring debut in Monday's loss to Boston. He's 1-for-5 with a walk in two games this spring.

Impact Larnach had an injury-plagued 2022 season, as he had core muscle surgery June 27 and didn't play in the majors again. He worked his way back to Triple-A during a rehab assignment but then was sidelined by a wrist injury. He'll battle for a roster spot this spring and could win a starting DH role. He could also begin the season at Triple-A, especially after the Twins added Donovan Solano to the reserve infielder mix. Larnach, a 2018 first-round draft pick, has 30-plus home run potential if he can make more contact.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looks healthy in batting practice Larnach has looked healthy in early spring practices and homered against Jhoan Duran recently in batting practice, Dan Hays of The Athletic reports.

Impact Larnach had an injury-plagued 2022 season as he had core muscle surgery June 27 and didn't play in the majors again. He worked his way back to Triple-A during a rehab assignment but then was sidelined by a wrist injury. It looks like he's healthy as spring training begins, so he's someone to monitor. He'll battle for a roster spot this spring and could win a starting DH role, but he could also begin the season at Triple-A. The 2018 first-round draft pick has 30-plus home run potential if he can make more contact.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the White Sox

The Minnesota Twins head into the matchup against the Chicago White Sox after losing four games in a row

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins play the White Sox looking to break road losing streak

The Minnesota Twins will aim to break their three-game road skid in a matchup with the Chicago White Sox

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins visit the White Sox in season opener

The Chicago White Sox host the Minnesota Twins for the season opener

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers and Twins play in series rubber match

Both the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers take on the Twins on home winning streak

The Detroit Tigers host the Minnesota Twins trying to continue a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox bring 8-game losing streak into matchup against the Twins

The Chicago White Sox enter the matchup against the Minnesota Twins after losing eight straight games

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox head into matchup against the Twins on losing streak

The Chicago White Sox aim to stop their seven-game losing streak with a victory against the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins play the White Sox in first of 3-game series

The Minnesota Twins start a three-game series at home against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trout homers, doubles twice as Angels beat Twins 10-3

Mike Trout collected three hits, including his 37th homer of the season, as the Angels defeated the Twins 10-3

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins and Angels meet in series rubber match

The Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins bring 5-game losing streak into matchup against the Angels

The Minnesota Twins will try to break a five-game skid when they play the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ward homers twice, Ohtani earns win as Angels beat Twins 4-2

Taylor Ward homered twice and Shohei Ohtani took a no-hitter into the fifth inning, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on a cool, rainy night

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rehab paused to due wrist issue Larnach dealt with wrist soreness Thursday while rehabbing with Triple-A St. Paul, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Larnach has been out since late-June abdominal surgery. He went 5-for-17 through five rehab games but is now considered day-to-day again. If this setback turns out to be anything other than particularly minor, Larnach's season could be over, as the Twins have dropped out of the playoff picture.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE