Happ loses no-hitter in 8th for Twins in 2-0 win vs Pirates
Minnesota left-hander JAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cranks first homer Astudillo went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Friday's 2-0 win over Pittsburgh.
Impact Astudillo launched a solo shot in the third inning that proved to be the game's deciding run. It was his first home run of the season and first extra-base hit since April 5. The 29-year-old utility man is slashing .289/.282/.421 with six RBI in 39 plate appearances.
APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
A's extend winning streak to 11, helped by 2 errors in 10th
The Oakland Athletics extended their winning streak to 11, rallying from a two-run deficit to beat the Twins 13-12 when Luis Arraez threw away Ramón Laureano’s grounder for Minnes...APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Work picks up Astudillo will start at first base and bat sixth Wednesday against the Athletics.
Impact Astudillo is in the lineup for a third straight game, this time filling in for the injured Miguel Sano (hamstring) after making his previous two starts at second base. Even if Sano is back in action for the Twins' next game Friday versus the Pirates, Astudillo should still be a decent bet to pick up steady work at the keystone. The Twins' primary option at second base, Jorge Polanco, is mostly working at shortstop these days since Andrelton Simmons tested positive for COVID-19 a week ago.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luzardo follows Manaea's stellar start, A's beat Twins twice
Matt Olson hit a grand slam, Mitch Moreland homered twice to back Sean Manaea’s shutout, then Jesús Luzardo followed with his own Game 2 gem as the Oakland Athletics swept a double...APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Dodgers-Padres rivalry for the ages, the Yankees' struggles, Willians Astudillo on the mound: Joe's Week(end) in Baseball A pitch-by-pitch breakdown of Willians Astudillo giving the performance of the season on the mound, plus much more on the weekend's games.
APRIL 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Willians Astudillo pitched and BreakingT made an awesome shirt Willians Astudillo took the mound for the Minnesota Twins over the weekend - working a clean eighth inning. So BreakingT made an awesome shi...
APRIL 19, 2021 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM
Bartolo Colon position player clone Willians Astudillo deals shocking 1-2-3 inning vs. Angels (Video) Minnesota Twins fan favorite Willians Astudillo dealt an impressive 1-2-3 inning off the mound in Friday's game against the Los Angeles Ange...
APRIL 17, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Justin Upton's grand slam powers Angels past Twins, 10-3
Justin Upton hit a grand slam and Jared Walsh homered and drove in three runs in the Los Angeles Angels’ 10-3 victory over the Minnesota TwinsAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins rally for 3-2 victory over Baddoo, Tigers
Jorge Polanco hit a two-run double in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins held off Akil Baddoo and the Detroit Tigers 3-2APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Knocks in two Astudillo went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored Monday against the Tigers.
Impact Astudillo added a pair of insurance runs for the Twins in the top of the fifth inning with a double to right field. The 29-year-old is now 3-for-5 in two games this season and should continue to play a utility role for Minnesota going forward.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cruz 2 HRs, including slam as Twins rout Tigers; Baddoo slam
Nelson Cruz hit a grand slam, a solo home run and a double as the Minnesota Twins rolled past the Detroit Tigers 15-6APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen
Anthony Rizzo is cutting off talks with the Chicago Cubs on a new contract and is prepared to play the season as free agency looms after the World SeriesMARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes 26-man roster Astudillo hit his fourth home run in Monday's spring training game and has won a spot on Minnesota's 26-man roster for Opening Day.
Impact Known for his contact abilities, Astudillo has shown plenty of pop this spring, hitting .385 with a 1.235 OPS. He'll work in a utility role for the Twins, serving as a third catcher as well as seeing time at third base, second base and left field. The 29-year-old could have value in deeper leagues since his bat should be above average for a catcher.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Uber deal: Twins lock up pitcher Dobnak for long term
The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Randy Dobnak to a $9.25 million, five-year contractMARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
La Tortuga: The saga continues It was all fun and games when Willians Astudillo first arrived in the Majors in 2018. He was a crazy statistical outlier in his contact abil...
MARCH 27, 2021 • MLB.COM
Looks set to make 26-man roster Astudillo appears set to begin the season on the major-league roster after the Twins sent several utility infielders to the minors, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune repo...
Impact Astudillo will work in a utility role in which he can serve as a third catcher and also play third base, second base and left field. It wasn't clear if he'd make the 26-man roster since he doesn't have a strong glove at most positions, but the Twins sent most of the better fielding utility candidates to the minors. Astudillo could have value in deeper leagues since his bat should be above average for a catcher.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'
Boston Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez will have to wait a little longer before returning to a big league moundMARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins’ Willians Astudillo hopes versatility earns him a roster spot FORT MYERS, Fla. — It’s been a few years since Willians Astudillo first burst onto the scene, quickly achieving cult hero status among Twins...
MARCH 26, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day
Max Scherzer will have the ball in his hands when he begins the final season of his seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington NationalsMARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astudillo making case for Opening Day spot Nelson Cruz had a question for manager Rocco Baldelli on Tuesday: Why does the skipper allow Willians Astudillo to play right field, but not...
MARCH 17, 2021 • MLB.COM
Hits first spring homer Astudillo 1-for-3 with a home run in Saturday's spring training win over Tampa Bay. He's hitting .417 (5-for-12) this spring.
Impact Astudillo is competing for a utility role in which he can serve as a third catcher and also play third base, second base and left field. Despite his hot start to the spring, it's not clear if the Twins will need a third catcher and the team may prefer other utility options that provide better infield defense.
MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchers
New York Yankees star DJ LeMahieu launched a three-run homer in an exhibition game Saturday, and that was all for Pittsburgh starter JT BrubakerMARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins utility player Willians Astudillo 'does not lack confidence' There are no guarantees for "La Tortuga," but he has beaten the odds before to make the team.
MARCH 11, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Notches hit in spring debut Astudillo started at third base and went 1-for-2 in the Twins' spring training opener Sunday against Boston.
Impact Astudillo will compete for a utility role in which he can serve as a third catcher and also play third base, second base and left field. It's not clear if the Twins will need a third catcher and the team has other utility options to consider that are better with the glove, so he may be on the roster bubble until late in spring training.
MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
