WILLIANS ASTUDILLO NEWS

Exits after HBP Astudillo was removed from Sunday's game against the Rays after being hit by a pitch on the foot, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Astudillo went 0-for-2 before being hit by a pitch to lead off the sixth inning, and he was unable to remain in the contest to run the bases. The 29-year-old figures to undergo X-rays and should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs decisive homer Astudillo went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in in a victory over the White Sox on Tuesday.

Impact Minnesota was trailing by a run entering the sixth inning, but Astudillo turned things around with a two-run shot to left field that gave the Twins a 4-3 lead. That ended up being the final score, as neither team was able to cross the plate over the remainder of the game. Astudillo entered the contest with only one hit in nine at-bats in August, and he has been riding the pine at the start of games more often than not lately.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ober expected to start for the Twins against the White Sox

The White Sox will start Lance Lynn on Wednesday while the Twins are expected to counter with Bailey Ober

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Down on one knee? Astudillo proposes HR MINNEAPOLIS -- Willians Astudillo is indeed married, so he only goes down to one knee on the baseball diamond these days -- and it's usually...

AUGUST 11, 2021 • MLB.COM

Astudillo sparks Twins in 4-3 win as Sox streak ends at 4

Willians Astudillo hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 4-3 victory to stop a four-game winning streak for the Chicago White Sox

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie Jax has solid start, helps Twins beat Astros 5-3

The Minnesota Twins got a solid start from rookie Griffin Jax, and Andrelton Simmons drove in two runs as they built a big lead early and held on for a 5-3 win over the Houston Ast...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raps three hits in loss Astudillo went 3-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Cardinals on Friday.

Impact Playing third base and hitting out of the five spot, Astudillo notched his second straight three-hit performance and belted his second double in as many games. He has gone 6-for-10 over his past two games to lift his season average from .246 to .271.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records fifth homer Astudillo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against Detroit.

Impact Astudillo took Tyler Alexander yard in the fourth inning to record his fifth home run of the season. Since being recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on July 21, Astudillo has drawn three starts and recorded 12 plate appearances. He's managed only two hits in that span, though both have gone for extra bases. Overall, he's hitting .246/.271/.396 across 140 plate appearances on the season.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cabrera, Haase power Tigers past Twins 6-5 in 11th innings

Miguel Cabrera hit a run-scoring single in the 11th inning after Eric Haase tied the game with a grand slam in the top of the ninth as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 6...

JULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kepler's RBI single gives Twins 6-5 win vs Tigers in 10

Max Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning against All-Star closer Gregory Soto gave the Minnesota Twins a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mayfield's 3-run homer off Maeda leads Angels past Twins 3-2

Jack Mayfield hit a three-run homer and Andrew Heaney finished seven innings for his longest start of the season, leading the Los Angeles Angels past Minnesota 3-2

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Kirilloff will have wrist surgery; Twins recall Willians Astudillo Alex Kirilloff has been playing despite a torn ligament in his right wrist during his rookie season.

JULY 21, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Headed to majors The Twins will call up Astudillo from Triple-A St. Paul prior to Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Astudillo returns to the majors after playing 22 games in St. Paul, with whom he hit .281 with two home runs. He'll be used in a utility role and may not get much time at catcher with Mitch Garver back from a groin injury. Alex Kirilloff (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ober wins 1st, Kepler hits 2 homers, Twins top White Sox 8-5

Rookie Bailey Ober pitched five scoreless innings for his first major league victory, Max Kepler homered twice and the Minnesota Twins held off the Chicago White Sox 8-5

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins send Willians Astudillo to minors, and he takes it hard When word spread that Astudillo had been optioned to Class AAA St. Paul in order to give Byron Buxton his roster spot, players came over to...

JUNE 20, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins activate Buxton after lengthy absence for hip strain

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has been activated from the 10-day injured list and is the lineup against the Texas Rangers after being sidelined since May 6 with a rig...

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins activate Buxton, option Astudillo The Twins activated star center fielder Byron Buxton from the injured list and inserted him into the second spot in their starting lineup fo...

JUNE 19, 2021 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Astudillo was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Astudillo hadn't been receiving regular opportunities for the Twins, as his start at third base Friday against the Rangers was his first in 10 days. He was sent down to make way for the return of Byron Buxton (hip), though he'll likely be one of the first few names called upon if the team needs another bat in the future.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' triple and 2 bases-loaded walks in 10th beat Texas

Luis Arraez hit an RBI triple to start the Minnesota 10th inning and the Twins then drew two bases-loaded walks to beat the Texas Rangers 7-5

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Role on decline Astudillo remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Impact Though he offers multi-positional versatility for a Twins squad that remains without several key position players due to injury, Astudillo looks like he'll stick in a bench role for the foreseeable future. The 29-year-old hasn't proven deserving of a regular spot in the lineup after slashing a meager .252/.263/.391 through 118 plate appearances this season.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Donaldson, Cruz homers off Chapman lift Twins over Yanks 7-5

Josh Donaldson and Nelson Cruz hit two-run homers off Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the New York Yankees 7-5 to avoid a three-game sweep

JUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JUNE 10, 2021 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Andrelton Simmons still out, Willians Astudillo hits cleanup with five rookies in Twins lineup Jorge Polanco is playing shortstop again with Andrelton Simmons sitting out for the third consecutive game with a sore ankle. Nelson Cruz is...

JUNE 4, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Orioles end 14-game skid, Mullins keys 7-4 win over Twins

Cedric Mullins got two hits, scored two runs and made a sensational catch in center field, helping the Baltimore Orioles snap their 14-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over th...

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Willians Astudillo starts at catcher for Twins Manager Rocco Baldelli says Willians Astudillo's use behind the plate changes some dynamics for the Twins.

MAY 23, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM