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Wallner Reinstated Following Hamstring Strain, Keirsey Jr. Optioned to St. Paul

Ahead of their game against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, the Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Matt Wallner from the 10-day injured list.
Wallner had been sidelined since injuring his left hamstring on April 15 against the New York Mets, requiring a six-game rehab stint with Triple-A St. Paul.
During his rehab stint, Wallner batted.320 with five home runs and 13 RBIs, prompting the Twins to send outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. Down to St. Paul to clear a roster spot.
The team announced that Wallner will take the fifth spot in the batting order and cover right field, while manager Baldelli expressed his happiness to have him back, and center fielder Buxton shared that it feels great to reunite the group.
Wallner's return completes the Twins' expected opening day group on the roster, suggesting the team aims to restore its early-season lineup stability.

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Matt Wallner’s return means Twins have nearly full group healthy

SEATTLE — Something rare occurred for the Twins on Saturday, something that very possibly has not happened for years at this point of the season. With outfielder Matt Wallner’s activation from the injured list from a hamstring strain that has kept him out since mid-April, the Twins have the full group they expected to break camp with finally healthy. Of course, there’s a couple new names involved — Kody Clemens and Jonah Bride are now on the ros…

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