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Apr 15, 2024 0 0 0 0 -0.5
Apr 14, 2024 0 0 0 0 1
Apr 13, 2024 0 0 0 0 7.5
Apr 13, 2024 1 1 1 3 7.5
Apr 12, 2024 0 0 0 0 -0.5
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Sat, Apr 20
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Sun, Apr 21
2:10 pm
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CHW
Mon, Apr 22
7:40 pm
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Tue, Apr 23
7:40 pm
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Matt Wallner had a strong first full season in the majors and looks set to begin 2024 as the starting left fielder. After two short stints in the majors in April and May, Wallner was called up in July and took over the left field job by hitting 13 home runs with a .854 OPS in the second half. Wallner has outstanding power as measured by elite Avg. Exit Velocity (91.9 mph) and Barrel % (18.8%). He crushed right-handed pitching by hitting .281 with 12 home runs and a .970 OPS against righties. However, he struggled against lefties by hitting .118 with a .481 OPS against southpaws (although just 46 PA). Though he draws walks at a good rate (11.0% BB%) he strikes out too often (31.2% K%). He has one of the best throwing arm in the majors, but his range isn't great in the outfield. While he'll likely start in left field, he could be platooned and replaced for defensive purposes. Wallner has 30-home run power if he can improve against lefties and find more time in the lineup.

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2024 9.50.7 1 1 4 3 — .080
2023 1952.6 42 14 41 28 2 .249
2022 33.51.9 4 2 10 6 1 .228
3y Avg. 1162.5 23 8 26 17 2 .244
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Sent down to Triple-A

    Rotowire
    Wallner was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul by the Twins on Tuesday. Wallner had started just two of the previous six contests and sat out twice against right-handers over that span. He'll receive more regular reps at St. Paul and look to get into a groove offensively after going just 2-for-25 with a 51.5 percent strikeout rate in his first 13 games with Minnesota. Manuel Margot, Alex Kirilloff, Trevor Larnach and Austin Martin should handle most of the corner-outfield duties for the Twins in the immediate future, although Max Kepler (knee) doesn't appear far off from a return.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Out of lineup again Monday

    Rotowire
    Wallner is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Baltimore. Wallner has now started just two of the last six games. While it's not a surprise that he's out Monday against a lefty, he's also been on the bench twice versus righties during the aforementioned six-game stretch. Austin Martin will handle left field and Manuel Margot will be in right.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: On bench for series finale

    Rotowire
    Wallner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. The 26-year-old went 1-for-8 with a three-run home run and three strikeouts across both games of Saturday's doubleheader, though it's worth noting the long ball came off position player Zach McKinstry. Wallner has a .508 OPS through 31 plate appearances this season and will sit Sunday despite the fact righty Jack Flaherty is pitching for Detroit.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Sitting out Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Wallner is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers. Right-hander Bobby Miller is on the hill for the Dodgers and has had reverse splits in his career, holding lefties to a .592 OPS and righties to a .704 OPS. The left-handed-hitting Wallner will give way to Manuel Margot in left field, while Alex Kirilloff will occupy right field.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Heads to bench Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Wallner is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers. Wallner will take a seat for the first time since Opening Day, breaking a streak of three consecutive starts during which he went 1-for-6 with one walk and five strikeouts. He'll cede his spot in the lineup to Kyle Farmer, who mans third base while Alex Kirilloff, Max Kepler and Willi Castro serve as Minnesota's starting outfielders.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Breaks out of spring slump

    Rotowire
    Wallner went 1-for-3 with a his second spring home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League win over Boston. He's hitting just .114 (4-for-35) with 16 strikeouts this spring. Wallner has struggled this spring, but there's been no signs his roster spot is in question and at least he's getting on track just before the regular season begins. He looks set to start in left field but will likely sit against left-handed pitching. He crushed right-handed pitching last season by hitting .281 with 12 home runs and a .970 OPS against righties. However, he struggled versus lefties with a .118 average and .481 OPS, though that came in just 46 plate appearances.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Slow start this spring

    Rotowire
    Wallner appears set to begin the season as Minnesota's starting left fielder, MLB.com reports. He's hitting just 1-for-10 in four games this spring. Wallner took over the starting left field job in the second half of last season, so his projection as a starter isn't a surprise. However, the larger question is how much he'll play against left-handed pitching. He crushed right-handed pitching last season by hitting .281 with 12 home runs and a .970 OPS against righties. However, he struggled versus lefties with a .118 average and .481 OPS, though that came in just 46 plate appearances.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: On bench for ALDS Game 4

    Rotowire
    Wallner is absent from the lineup Wednesday for Game 4 of the ALDS versus the Astros. Wallner drew two walks in Game 3 but has yet to record a hit through 12 plate appearances this postseason. Willi Castro will cover left field and bat seventh Wednesday as the Twins look to avoid elimination. Michael Taylor is in center and batting ninth.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Takes seat versus lefty

    Rotowire
    Wallner is not in the lineup Friday against the Rockies. Jordan Luplow will start in left field and bat third versus the Rockies and left-hander Ty Blach. Wallner has struggled to a .481 OPS in 46 plate appearances against southpaws this season.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Rare day off amid heater

    Rotowire
    Wallner is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Reds. This breaks a string of eight straight starts for Wallner. He hit .423 with one home run, four runs and five RBI in 26 at-bats over that stretch. Andrew Stevenson is picking up a rare start in left field.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Needs at least one more day

    Rotowire
    Wallner (hand) will sit Saturday against the Pirates. Wallner was initially included in the Twins' lineup, but the team elected to give him one more day after he left Friday's series opener after getting hit in the hand. X-rays came back negative, but he'll rest his bruised digits Saturday while Joey Gallo handles left field.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: X-rays come back negative

    Rotowire
    X-rays on Wallner's right hand came back negative, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Wallner departed Friday's game against the Pirates after a pitch he swung at struck him in the hand. He's managed to avoid a serious injury, though, and is considered day-to-day. "We got lucky," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said, "and we'll take that."
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Sits in series opener

    Rotowire
    Wallner is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. Wallner will be joined on the bench by fellow left-handed hitters Joey Gallo and Edouard Julien as the Tigers bring southpaw Joey Wentz to the hill for the series opener. Jordan Luplow will pick up the start in left field in place of Wallner, who appears on track to hold down a strong-side platoon role at least until the Twins get both of Byron Buxton (hamstring) and Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) back from the injured list.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Possible waiver wire pickups

    Rotowire
    Wallner has now started 18 straight for the Twins, and after his heroics from this weekend, it's unlikely to change anytime soon. He paced the lineup with a 3-for-5 performance Saturday, which included a double, and then hit a walk-off two-run homer Sunday. The ball was hit 109 mph, traveling 415 feet, which is hardly an exception for him. His hardest-hit ball in just 82 at-bats is 113.7 mph, putting him in the 89th percentile. "He's a big boy and hits the ball so hard," manager Rocco Baldelli said. "But he's under control. He's never really out of control." It's a three-true-outcomes profile that led to impressive numbers in the minors, and as long as he can keep his strikeout rate around 30 percent (it's 29 now), Wallner has a chance to succeed in the majors. If you need cheap homers, he's your guy.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Possible waiver wire pickups

    Rotowire
    Wallner has now started 18 straight for the Twins, and after his heroics from this weekend, it's unlikely to change anytime soon. He paced the lineup with a 3-for-5 performance Saturday, which included a double, and then hit a walk-off two-run homer Sunday. The ball was hit 109 mph, traveling 415 feet, which is hardly an exception for him. His hardest-hit ball in just 82 at-bats is 113.7 mph, putting him in the 89th percentile. "He's a big boy and hits the ball so hard," manager Rocco Baldelli said. "But he's under control. He's never really out of control." It's a three-true-outcomes profile that led to impressive numbers in the minors, and as long as he can keep his strikeout rate around 30 percent (it's 29 now), Wallner has a chance to succeed in the majors. If you need cheap homers, he's your guy.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Provides game-winning hit

    Rotowire
    Wallner went 1-for-4 with a walk-off two-run homer to beat the Diamondbacks on Sunday. Wallner delivered his first-career walk-off hit with a two-run blast off Paul Sewald to complete the series sweep for the Twins. Wallner has six homers and 12 RBI over his last 11 games. The 25-year-old has a .305 ISO in 97 plate appearances this season, which would rank third in all of baseball if he had enough plate appearances to qualify. Wallner is locked into an everyday role after the recent injury news to Byron Buxton and would seem to have a leg up on the struggling Joey Gallo even when Buxton returns.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Showcases power in loss

    Rotowire
    Wallner went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Royals. Wallner was the only lefty in the Twins' lineup facing left-hander Ryan Yarbrough and was the only hitter to do any damage. He's managed to hit five home runs over his last five games and seems to have a path to a near-everyday role after Alex Kirilloff went on the injured list with a right shoulder strain Sunday. Wallner's slashing a respectable .258/.378/.532 with nine RBI, 11 runs and a 7:21 BB:K in 74 plate appearances this season.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Homers twice Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Wallner went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's loss against the Mariners. Wallner is up to four homers this season, three of which have come in the last two days. The 25-year-old outfielder has started nine straight games as injuries continue to mount for the Twins, going 8-for-31 (.258) over that span. Overall, Wallner is slashing an impressive .294/.419/.569 with eight RBI and nine runs scored through 62 plate appearances this season. Given his current role and power upside, Wallner is worth a look in deeper fantasy leagues.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Dispatched to minors

    Rotowire
    The Twins optioned Wallner to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday. Wallner was sent out to make room on the 26-man active roster for fellow outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. During his six-day stint in the big leagues, Wallner appeared in five games and went 7-for-11 with a home run, a double, two walks, four RBI, two runs and a stolen base.
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  • Twins' Matt Wallner: Heading back to minors

    Rotowire
    Wallner will be optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. Wallner joined the big-league club Tuesday and went 7-for-11 with a homer, a double, four RBI and two runs over five games with the Twins. However, he'll head back to the minors since Max Kepler (hamstring) and Royce Lewis (knee) are set to be reinstated from the injured list Monday.
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