Matt Wallner: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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With the Minnesota Twins’ postseason hopes quickly dwindling, they just got some awful news about one of their best hitters. Outfielder Matt Wallner, who left Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to the Miami Marlins early, just received an official injury designation.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / September 25

Twins OF Matt Wallner (oblique) out for rest of regular season; RHP Justin Topa activated

The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Matt Wallner on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday because of a left oblique strain, ending his regular season, and activated right-hander Justin Topa, who hasn't pitched all season because of left patellar tendinitis, from the 60-day IL.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 25

Another Minnesota Twins Injury to Help Cement Their Collapse

The Minnesota Twins postseason hopes are fading fast. At this point, suggesting they are on life support would be putting it kindly. They lost to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night, and the injury bug got them once again.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 24

Twins' Matt Wallner to undergo testing on left oblique tightness

Matt Wallner is dealing with some left oblique tightness, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said, which forced Wallner to exit Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins after pinch hitting in the sixth inning.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / September 17

Matt Wallner, Willi Castro propel Twins past Guardians

Matt Wallner had a pair of RBI singles and Willi Castro provided some insurance with a late two-run homer as the visiting Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 10

Twins snap four-game losing streak with 10-5 win over Angels

Matt Wallner doubled, homered and drove in three runs, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 10-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 5

Twins leave Tampa Bay with a win to set up huge showdown with Royals

After two straight disappointing performances in Tampa Bay, the Twins were desperate for a win on Thursday. Home runs from Edouard Julien and Matt Wallner just what Minnesota needed to leave with a 4-3 victory.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 5

Watch: Matt Wallner fields a ball, flips over short wall at Tropicana Field

Every time you watch a baseball game, there's a chance you'll see something you've never seen before. Like Twins right fielder Matt Wallner fielding a base hit and then flipping over the short wall in foul territory at Tropicana Field on Thursday.

MLB News / Just Baseball / September 5

2024 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: Caden Dana, Matt Wallner, Parker Meadows

Things weren’t looking great for this young lefty batter earlier this season. After he went 2-for-25 at the beginning of the year, the Twins sent Wallner down for some extra seasoning in the minors.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / August 9

Matt Wallner homers as Twins earn DH sweep of Guardians

Matt Wallner went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 6-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians in the second game of a doubleheader Friday night in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 1

Minnesota native Matt Wallner has been thriving for Twins since return to MLB

Matt Wallner's third MLB season couldn't have gotten off to a much rougher start. Coming off an excellent 2023 campaign, the 26-year-old went 2 for 25 with one home run and 17 strikeouts in 33 plate appearances, resulting in a demotion to Triple-A St.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 31

Byron Buxton, Matt Wallner homer in Twins' 8-3 win over Mets

Big blasts from Byron Buxton and Matt Wallner powered the Twins in their series finale 8-3 win over the Mets Wednesday. Twins ace Pablo Lopez did his part, limiting the Mets to just two runs on three hits in six innings of work.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 29

Twins use Matt Wallner as pitcher in 13-run loss to Mets

A disastrous night for Twins pitching put on display the clear need for pitching help at the trade deadline, in a 15-2 rout by the Mets in New York on Monday night.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / July 12

Twins Division Rival Among Many Teams Calling on Red-Hot Matt Wallner

The Minnesota Twins are in San Francisco to face the Giants tonight. It’s the first game of their final three game series, before the MLB All-Star break.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 11

Can the Twins Catch Up to the Guardians in the AL Central?

As we approach the All-Star break the Minnesota Twins find themselves within striking distance of the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. However, overcoming a five-game deficit to the team with the best record in the American League is not going to be easy.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / July 10

Hard-hitting Matt Wallner, Twins ready for twin bill vs. White Sox

Advanced metrics show that Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner smacked his team's two hardest-hit balls of the season over the past two games. "He's a large man with a good swing," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said of Wallner.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / June 14

Sounds Like Homegrown Matt Wallner is on MN Twins Trade Block… and He’s Not Mad About It

When the Minnesota Twins kicked off their 2024 Major League Baseball regular season, Matt Wallner was on the roster. The Minnesota native (Forest Lake) experienced a breakout rookie season, and then he hit the skids.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 17

Twins former first-rounder optioned to Triple-A amid slump

He has started the season in a massive slump, striking out in 17 of his first 33 trips to the plate.

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Minnesota Twins News / Fastball on SI / September 27, 2023

Minnesota Twins Enter the Grand Slam Record Books on Tuesday Night

The Minnesota Twins rolled the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night 11-3, hitting yet another grand slam in the process. The slam, hit by left-handed hitter Matt Wallner, was the sixth grand slam of the year hit by Twins' rookies.

Minnesota Twins News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / September 26, 2023

Watch: Matt Wallner smokes 463-foot grand slam

Matt Wallner hit one of the longest homers of the season and the bases just happened to be loaded for him Tuesday night. The rookie from Forest Lake,

Minnesota Twins News / Zone Coverage / August 27, 2023

Minnesota’s Fluid Environment Allows Young Players To Shine

Matt Wallner’s swing was getting sweepy when the Minnesota Twins recalled him in late May, so hitting coach David Popkins told him to focus on hitting the ball to left-center.

Minnesota Twins News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / August 18, 2023

Wallner exits after being hit by pitch; Twins top Pirates

The Twins beat the Pirates 5-1 Friday night and everyone in Minnesota is breathing a sigh of relief after rookie slugger Matt Wallner left the game after being hit by a pitch. The concerning scene unfolded in the seventh inning when Wallner was hit by a pitch on his right hand while swinging the bat.

Minnesota Twins News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / August 15, 2023

Watch: Matt Wallner launches huge grand slam for Twins

The Twins trailed the Tigers 2-0 and had just one hit through five innings before erupting for five runs in the sixth inning, highlighted by a mammoth

Minnesota Twins News / Zone Coverage / August 11, 2023

Matt Wallner Has Been Here All Along

Matt Wallner had struck out 15 times in his last 25 Triple-A at-bats when the Minnesota Twins called him up on May 23. The promotion hardly felt merited.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25, 2023

Trio of Twins outfielders drawing trade attention

The Twins have gotten calls on their left-handed hitting outfielders, president of baseball operations Derek Falvey told the beat Tuesday evening (relayed by Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com).

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Minnesota Twins News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / July 18, 2023

Why aren't the Twins playing Matt Wallner? Too many left-handers, says Rocco

Matt Wallner has exactly one at bat for the Twins since getting called up this past weekend despite the Twins offense's struggles at the plate this season.

Minnesota Twins News / The Forkball / June 21, 2023

Has Anyone Seen Matt Wallner?

Has anyone seen Matt Wallner? That is the refrain you hear when the Minnesota Twins strand a couple more runners in scoring position. People exclaim it as they watch the team’s batting average sink lower and lower.