US EditionTwins’ Wallner’s Return Draws Nearer, Though Results in Triple-A Won’t Hasten It
- Tony Oliva, a member of the Hall of Fame, and Kent Hrbek, a celebrated figure in Twins history, made their first return to the stadium on Saturday during Stroke Awareness Day following their recent stroke-related health challenges.
- Following a stroke that occurred after knee surgery earlier in April, Kent Hrbek returned to the ballpark on Saturday for the first time since the event, joined by Hall of Famer Tony Oliva, who had experienced multiple minor strokes.
- Meanwhile, outfielder Matt Wallner, sidelined since mid-April with a strained hamstring, is nearing a return after hitting two home runs and collecting multiple hits during his rehab games in Triple-A.
- Twins manager Rocco Baldelli highlighted the importance of following the medical staff’s rehabilitation timeline and noted that a few successful hits in limited games won’t alter their approach; he added that Wallner must be fully prepared to perform consistently once he returns.
- With Carlos Correa returning from a concussion injured list and Byron Buxton progressing toward a return, the Twins could soon have their full position player group healthy for the first time this season.
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Twins’ Wallner’s return draws nearer, though results in Triple-A won’t hasten it
Matt Wallner may be tearing up Triple-A pitching, but don’t expect the Twins to tear up their carefully constructed plans for his rehab schedule to bring him back any sooner. Wallner, who has been on the injured list with a strained hamstring since mid-April, hit two home runs Thursday in his first rehab game and had another three hits and three RBIs on Friday. He played right field once and was the designated hitter the next day. Saturday was a…
Twins’ Matt Wallner’s return draws nearer, though results in Triple-A won’t hasten it
Matt Wallner may be tearing up Triple-A pitching, but don’t expect the Twins to tear up their carefully constructed plans for his rehab schedule to bring him back any sooner. Wallner, who has been on the injured list with a strained hamstring since mid-April, hit two home runs on Thursday in his first rehab game and had another three hits and three RBIs on Friday. He played right field once and designated hitter the next day. Saturday was a sche…
The Virginian Pilot
Daily PressRehabbing Twins outfielder burns Tides in St. Paul victory
The Norfolk Tides might be in favor of Matt Wallner ending his rehabilitation assignment immediately. Wallner lined a three-run double Friday in the second inning, propelling the St. Paul Saints to a 10-2 home victory over the Norfolk Tides before 6,004 at CHS Field. He finished 3 for 5 and scored twice to accompany his three RBIs. The Saints (24-21) lead the six-game International League series 2-1 heading into Saturday’s doubleheader against t…
Twins Minor League Report (5/22): Matt Wallner Homers Twice in First Rehab Game with Saints
Image courtesy of Rob Thompson, St. Paul Saints From yesterday's Twins Minor League Report, one of the big talking points in the comments was Connor Prielipp being placed on the Development List. It's a fair conversation, and because of his injury history, Twins fans will find reasons to be conce...
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