Ben Rortvedt C FA Sun 8/29/21 1:42 PM
Ben Rortvedt
C FA
The Twins called up Rortvedt from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Minnesota optioned starting pitcher Charlie Barnes to Triple-A to open up a spot on the active roster for Rortvedt, who will shore up the Twins' catching depth while Mitch Garver (back) is on the injured list. Rortvedt is expected to serve as Minnesota's No. 2 backstop behind Ryan Jeffers while he's up with the big club.
Ben Rortvedt C FA Sun 7/25/21 1:35 PM
Ben Rortvedt
C FA
Rortvedt was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old joined the Twins on Thursday but will make a quick return to the minors with Mitch Garver back from the paternity list. Rortvedt is unlikely to rejoin the big-league roster while Garver and Ryan Jeffers remain healthy.
Ben Rortvedt C FA Thu 7/22/21 3:33 PM
Ben Rortvedt
C FA
The Twins recalled Rortvedt from Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.
EDGE Analysis
He'll return to the big club three days after being demoted to Triple-A due to No. 1 catcher Mitch Garver (personal) landing on the paternity list. Garver is expected to be inactive for only 1-to-3 days, so Rortvedt should be headed back to St. Paul in short order.
Ben Rortvedt C FA Mon 7/19/21 8:17 PM
Ben Rortvedt
C FA
Rortvedt was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Mitch Garver returning from injury, the Twins have no need for three catchers on the active roster, resulting in Rortvedt's demotion. He went 4-for-42 with two extra-base hits, two RBI and three runs scored during his last month and a half with the Twins (16 games).
Ben Rortvedt C FA Sun 7/18/21 11:21 AM
Ben Rortvedt
C FA
Rortvedt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rortvedt will sit for the second game in a row after he drew a rare start in the front end of Saturday's doubleheader loss to the Tigers, during which he struck out in both of his at-bats. The rookie is batting just .129 across 78 plate appearances this season, and he'll be bound for Triple-A St. Paul as soon as Mitch Garver (groin) is deemed ready to return from the 10-day injured list.
Ben Rortvedt C FA Sun 5/30/21 7:17 PM
Ben Rortvedt
C FA
Rortvedt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-3 loss to Kansas City.
EDGE Analysis
Rortvedt gave Minnesota a 2-1 lead with his second-inning solo shot. It was the first home run of the catcher's career. He's hitting .179 with three RBI and two runs scored across 31 plate appearances. Mitch Garver and Willians Astudillo figure to see most of the playing time behind the dish for Minnesota.
Ben Rortvedt C FA Sun 5/30/21 12:43 PM
Ben Rortvedt
C FA
Rortvedt was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old will rejoin the Twins on Sunday with Max Kepler (hamstring) landing on the injured list. Rortvedt will provide catching depth behind Mitch Garver and Willians Astudillo.
Ben Rortvedt C FA Fri 5/21/21 2:46 PM
Ben Rortvedt
C FA
Rortvedt was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old received his first big-league promotion at the end of April and went 4-for-25 in 12 games during his first stint in the majors. Rortvedt could rejoin the Twins for catching depth later in the season, but Mitch Garver and Willians Astudillo will handle the work behind the plate.
Ben Rortvedt C FA Fri 4/30/21 3:40 PM
Ben Rortvedt
C FA
Rortvedt was recalled from the alternate training site Friday and is starting behind the plate against the Royals, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old will take the place of Ryan Jeffers, who was demoted to the alternate site after a slow start to the season. Despite starting Friday, Rortvedt should work as Minnesota's secondary catcher, but he could see some starts against right-handed pitching, especially if starter Mitch Garver continues to struggle at the plate.