Punto activated from disabled list
Minnesota Twins infielder Nick Punto has been activated from the disabled list, according to the Pioneer Press. According to the report, manager Ron Gardenhire doesn’t know whether Punto is 100 percent. With third baseman Danny Valencia producing at third base, don’t expect Punto to get much playing time even if he is 100 percent. Valencia [...]
Twins add another player to the day-to-day list
Several players are considered day-to-day for the Minnesota Twins. As of Friday, the team has another day-to-day player. Third baseman Danny Valencia was pulled from Friday night’s game against the Rangers for what was described as a “precautionary” measure, according to team officials. Turns out Valencia has a tight right hamstring and is now considered day-to-day. [...]
Punto Heads Back to DL; Tolbert Recalled
The Minnesota Twins have placed infielder Nick Punto on the 15-day disabled list again because of a strained left hamstring. Infielder Matt Tolbert was recalled from Triple-A Rochester to take Punto’s place. That’s pretty much it.
Punto Re-Aggravates Hamstring
Minnesota Twins infielder Nick Punto left Thursday’s game after re-aggravating his left hamstring. This being after he returned from the 15-day disabled list two days earlier. Thursday was the first time Punto saw action since returning from the list after sitting on the bench on Wednesday. Infielder Alexi Casilla substituted for him at shortstop in the [...]
Punto off DL; Will Return as a Backup
The Minnesota Twins are expected to option catcher Jose Morales to Triple-A Rochester and activate infielder Nick Punto from the disabled list before their next game on Tuesday against the Chicago Whitesox. The team announced Punto will rejoin the active roster as a backup at shortstop, third base and second base. Third baseman Danny Valencia [...]
Twins Make Moves; Open Spot on 25-Man For Capps
The Minnesota Twins announced they have placed infielder Nick Punto on the 15-day disabled list and called up shortstop Trevor Plouffe. The Twins also sent pitcher Nick Blackburn to Triple-A Rochester to open up a spot on the 25-man roster for closer Matt Capps. The team hopes Blackburn can work out his problems down in [...]
Punto Back From DL; Hughes Heads to AAA
The Minnesota Twins announced third baseman Nick Punto will return from his 15-day DL stint in time for Saturday night’s game, with infielder Luke Hughes being sent back to AAA Rochester. Hughes left a good impression with the Twins’ coaching staff by playing solid defense while collecting two hits in seven at-bats, including the home [...]
Puntos Heads to DL
The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Nick Punto on the 15-day DL, retroactive to April 16. Punto has a strained right hip flexor, and had been hoping to sit out just a few games and avoid the DL. The Twins will recall infielder Luke Hughes from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday to fill the roster spot. [...]
Could The Twins Be Interested In Lowell?
The Minnesota Twins could be a suitor for Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell according to spreading Internet rumors and reports. The most notable report comes from Nick Cafardo (Boston Globe), although he is assessing the Twins’ interest from their past interest. According to Cafardo, if the Sox are willing to pay most of the [...]
Poem: The One Who Wears The Eight (Nick Punto Day)
In honor of Nick Punto Day, I wrote a poem about Minnesota Twins’ Nick Punto. The One Who Wears The Eight By: Nam Huynh Who is the one that wears the eight, Some love, dislike or downright hate. Just stands at only five-foot-nine, But roams the field so swift and fine. That hits the ball [...]
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