Giolito, White Sox beat A's 4-1 in wild-card round opener
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros win 4-1 in Game 1; Twins' record losing streak at 17
Jose Altuve drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning for Houston after a two-out error by Minnesota shortstop Jorge Polanco, and the Astros took Ga...SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent to alternate site Astudillo was optioned to the alternate training site, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 29-year-old joined the big-league club Sept. 4 but appeared in only three games during his time with the team. Astudillo has only 16 plate appearances on the season. Mitch Garver (back) was activated off the injured list in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Twins activate Mitch Garver, option Willians Astudillo before playing Cubs Rich Hill will face Kyle Hendricks as the teams start a three-game series at Wrigley Field. The Cubs lead their division by 5 1/2 games.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Cranks first homer Astudillo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Saturday against Cleveland.
Impact Astudillo took Zach Plesac yard in the second inning for a solo home run, his first long ball of the season. He has gotten only 11 plate appearances to this point in the campaign due to a combination of illness and being placed at the Twins' alternate site. With Alex Avila (back) on the injured list, Astudillo should have the chance to rack up some playing time as the backup catcher.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Byron Buxton homers again as Twins beat Indians 8-4
Byron Buxton homered for the second straight night, Rich Hill got his first win since July and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 8-4SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bregman gets big hit as Astros rally past Dodgers
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buxton beats out infield single in 9th; Twins top Tigers 4-3
Miguel Sanó led Minnesota’s rally against the Detroit bullpen with a home run and the tying single in the ninth inning, before Byron Buxton beat out an infield single for the game-...SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains on active roster Astudillo was recalled from the Twins' alternate training site Saturday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Astudillo served as the 29th man during the Twins' doubleheader Friday, but he'll remain on the active roster after Alex Avila (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 28-year-old should serve in a depth role during his time in the majors.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins' Willians Astudillo tests positive for COVID-19 Even though he was not as effective last season as he was in his brief 2018 debut, Astudillo was and is expected to be an important part of...
JULY 3, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM
Twins 3, Orioles 2: I love you, Willians Astudillo? (simulated) [ten innings] Tortuga!!!
JUNE 9, 2020 • TWINKIETOWN.COM
Twins recall LaMonte Wade, place Willians Astudillo on 10-day IL
With their outfield decimated by injuries the Minnesota Twins have recalled LaMonte Wade from Triple-A and placed Willians Astudillo on the ILJUNE 27, 2019
Twins place Gonzalez on IL, recall Astudillo
Marwin Gonzalez is out with a hamstring injury, while Willians Astudillo is back with the Minnesota TwinsJUNE 19, 2019
Twins option catcher Astudillo, add RHP Eades
The Minnesota Twins optioned catcher Willians Astudillo to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday and selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Ryan EadesJUNE 8, 2019
Twins place Astudillo on 10-day IL, recall Cave
Willians Astudillo has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, the Minnesota Twins announced Sunday.APRIL 28, 2019
LEADING OFF: Vladdy Jr. debuts, La Tortuga gets his night
LEADING OFF: Vladdy Jr. debuts, La Tortuga gets his night, deGrom returns to MetsAPRIL 26, 2019
Twins backup Astudillo's cult hero status keeps growing
La Tortuga: Twins backup Willians Astudillo's cult hero status hits new high with T-shirt promoAPRIL 25, 2019
Astudillo leading charge of Twins' aggressive approach at plate
The Minnesota Twins see just 3.71 pitches per plate appearance, the lowest mark in all of baseball.APRIL 19, 2019
Astudillo knocks in two runs, Twins top Indians in series finale
Michael Pineda was stellar in his first start of the season, as the Minnesota Twins rolled to a 9-3 win over Cleveland.MARCH 31, 2019
Twins’ Astudillo stares down moonshot, goes viral again
Willians Astudillo's big homer in winter ball and more in the latest Midweek Stock ReportJANUARY 10, 2019
Astudillo drives in career-high 4 as Twins top Tigers 9-3
Astudillo drives in career-high 4 as Twins top Tigers 9-3SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
StaTuesday: Twins’ Willians 'La Tortuga' Astudillo doesn't strike out
Minnesota Twins catcher and fan favorite Willians Astudillo doesn't strike out very oftenSEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Twins catcher Astudillo's big moment tops Royals 3-1
The Minnesota Twins beat Kansas City 3-1 on Sunday, thanks to a walk-off homer by Willians Astudillo.SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
