Bobby Wilson C FA Fri 6/14/19 10:58 PM
Bobby Wilson
C FA
Wilson will have his contract selected from Triple-A Toledo ahead of Saturday's game against the Indians.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson is set to get another shot in the big leagues after struggling to a .178/.242/.281 slash line over 47 games a season ago while with the Twins. He'll serve as the backup catcher to John Hicks after Grayson Greiner (back) was placed on the injured list.
Bobby Wilson C FA Sun 3/24/19 5:17 PM
Bobby Wilson
C FA
Wilson signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Sunday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson was let go Saturday but will remain in the organization. He's expected to report to Triple-A Toledo and could be an option if injuries strike the Tigers' big-league catchers.
Bobby Wilson C FA Sat 3/23/19 9:59 AM
Bobby Wilson
C FA
The Tigers released Wilson on Saturday, a source told Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Grayson Greiner and John Hicks opened spring training as the Tigers' top two backstops, leaving Wilson to compete with fellow non-roster invitee Cameron Rupp for No. 3 catcher duties. It's not clear if Detroit actually intends to carry three catchers on its Opening Day roster, but in any event, Rupp evidently edged ahead of Wilson in the pecking order. The 35-year-old Wilson will now look to latch on with another organization, likely on a minor-league contract.
Bobby Wilson C FA Tue 12/4/18 6:16 PM
Bobby Wilson
C FA
Wilson signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers on Tuesday, Emily Waldon of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson will report to Triple-A Toledo. The veteran backstop appeared in 47 games for the Twins in 2018, slashing .178/.242/.281 with two homers in 47 games. He figures to serve as organizational catching depth in 2019.
Bobby Wilson C FA Fri 9/28/18 12:49 PM
Bobby Wilson
C FA
Wilson (ankle) was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list prior to Friday's game, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson had been sidelined since Aug. 23 due to a major right ankle bruise that forced him to spend some time on crutches. He was dealt to Chicago from Minnesota in late August, so he's yet to play for his current club. It's unlikely that Wilson receives any time on the field this weekend during a huge three-game set with St. Louis, especially with Willson Contreras and Victor Caratini ahead of him on the roster at his position. On the year, Wilson has slashed .178/.242/.281 with two home runs in 47 games.
Bobby Wilson C FA Thu 8/30/18 5:08 PM
Bobby Wilson
C FA
Wilson (ankle) was traded to the Cubs from Minnesota on Thursday in exchange for Chris Gimenez and a player to be named later or cash considerations, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson is currently on the disabled list with a right ankle bruise, but he will be eligible to come off the shelf Monday. He will add a little extra catching depth behind Willson Contreras and Victor Carartini. Across 47 games this year, Wilson has hit .178/.242/.281 with two home runs and 16 RBI.
Bobby Wilson C FA Fri 8/24/18 11:01 AM
Bobby Wilson
C FA
Wilson was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday with a right ankle sprain.
EDGE Analysis
The move is unsurprising as Wilson was seen using crutches after sustaining the injury during Thursday's game. Mitch Garver should serve as the Twins' primary catcher in the meantime, but Willians Astudillo -- recalled in a corresponding move Friday -- could also see some time behind the plate.
Bobby Wilson C FA Thu 8/23/18 11:39 PM
Bobby Wilson
C FA
Wilson (ankle) was seen using crutches after Friday's game and may require a DL stint, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wilson suffered the injury Thursday trying to cover first base when he accidentally tripped over a bat. The fact that he was on crutches suggests he'll need at least a couple days before returning to action, but a DL stint is certainly in the realm of possibility. Mitch Garver will take on the bulk of the catching duties as long as Wilson is sidelined.
Bobby Wilson C FA Thu 8/23/18 10:22 PM
Bobby Wilson
C FA
Wilson was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain Thursday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Twins' catching depth will be tested if Wilson is to miss time beyond Thursday. He suffered the injury backing up first base and appeared to tweak his ankle. Mitch Garver is the lone true catcher on the active roster beyond Wilson.
Bobby Wilson C FA Thu 8/23/18 9:42 PM
Bobby Wilson
C FA
Wilson left Thursday's game against the A's with an apparent lower leg injury, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mitch Garver has taken over behind the dish after Wilson appeared to injure his foot or ankle trying to cover first base earlier in the contest. He initially stayed in the game, but was eventually replaced. Wilson should be considered day-to-day heading into the weekend, and if he's held out beyond Thursday, Garver would be the only healthy option for the Twins at catcher.