Santana (wrist) started in center field in Friday's spring training win over Boston and went 0-for-3 to lower his spring batting average to .111 (3-for-27).

EDGE Analysis

Santana had been out since March 10 with a sore wrist. Despite his struggles at the plate, he's still a leading candidate for a bench role since he's out of minor league options.

Santana (wrist) has been cleared for a Friday return after getting through a live batting practice session without issue, Mike Berardino of the Pioner Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The shortstop's wrist has been bothering him since last Thursday, but it appears that the ailment is behind him. As long as Friday's game goes well, Santana should get back to being the primary shortstop for Minnesota.

Santana (wrist) hit in the batting cage Wednesday without issues and could be available off the bench for the game against the Red Sox, Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana's wrist issue came up on Saturday, but it appears to have healed for the most part. He'll get back to competing for a utility role with the Twins now that he's healthy.

Santana is dealing with a tender left wrist and is not expected back until Wednesday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to manager Paul Molitor, there are no plans for Santana to get a cortisone shot in his left wrist. Molitor also believes that the 25-year-old may have been hampered by this injury last season as well. In his 2015 campaign, Santana struggled at the plate (.215/.241/.291) and in the field (16 errors) after a solid rookie season in 2014.

Santana started at third base in Friday's spring training game and went 0-for-4. "We're trying to balance exposing him to a lot of positions here in spring training and get him a chance to do some center field work," manager Paul Molitor told the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

The Twins announced before spring training began that Santana would move to the outfield, but it looks like he'll get time in the infield as well. Santana is a candidate for the center field role if Byron Buxton struggles this spring, but is more likely to win a utility role.

Santana will move to the outfield for the 2016 season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana struggled heavily as the Twins' 2015 Opening Day shortstop after an excellent rookie season in 2014, where his time was split between center field and shortstop. By most accounts, his fielding at short was a mess and his OPS nosedived from .824 in 2014 to .532 in 2015. With Eduardo Escobar now starting at short, it makes sense for Santana to move back to the outfield, though Byron Buxton now occupies center field. The 25-year-old Santana is out of options, so he will need to find a regular role with the Twins soon or face the possibility of a new team.

Santana will be recalled from Triple-A Rochester before Tuesday's game, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Santana began the season as Minnesota's starting shortstop, but his struggles with the bat and glove saw him sent to Triple-A in July. He bounced back to hit .322/.348/.500 at Triple-A, but he may not play in many games in September with Eduardo Escobar recently solidifying his role as the starting shortstop.

Santana is out of the lineup Thursday against the Tigers. It looks like nothing more than a scheduled day off for Santana as the Twins go up against a left-handed starter in David Price. Eduardo Nunez gets the nod at shortstop in his place.

Santana is out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Santana has established some offensive momentum with back-to-back 2-for-4 displays in his last two starts, but it doesn't appear that manager Paul Molitor has yet entrusted him as the team's regular option at shortstop. Both Eduardo Nunez, who will draw the start Sunday, and Eduardo Escboar remain firmly in the picture for at-bats.

Santana is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Royals, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Aaron Hicks is batting ninth and playing center field for the Twins on Friday night against Royals right-hander Jeremy Guthrie.