Donaldson (hamstring) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran third baseman missed five games with a hamstring injury last week before returning to the lineup Thursday and Friday, but he's now sitting out for the second straight contest. There's been no announcement of a setback, but it's clear he's still nursing the injury given the consecutive absences. Luis Arraez will shift to third base Sunday while Trevor Larnach starts in left field.

Donaldson will be on the bench Saturday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson was on the bench for six straight games while dealing with a hamstring injury before returning to the lineup for the last two. There haven't been reports of a setback, so it's likely he's simply receiving a routine day off as the Twins look to avoid overworking him. With Minnesota firmly out of the playoff picture and Donaldson under team control though 2024, it would hardly be a surprise to see the veteran third baseman receive regular maintenance days down the stretch.

Donaldson (hamstring) is starting Thursday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson was excluded from the lineup in each of the last five games due to right hamstring tightness, but he went 0-for-2 with a strikeout as a pinch hitter across the last two contests. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat third Thursday.

Donaldson (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson's tight right hamstring will keep him on the bench for the fifth game in a row, but the Twins continue to hold out hope that he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. Luis Arraez will cover third base in Donaldson's stead.

Donaldson (hamstring) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Reds, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

He tested his hamstring on the field for a few minutes and felt the minor tightness that has plagued him for the last several days, so he will miss a fourth straight game. Luis Arraez will start at the hot corner and bat fifth.

Donaldson (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

He'll take a seat for the fourth game in a row while he manages a tight right hamstring. Luis Arraez will fill in at third base for Donaldson, who will hope to be ready to go for Tuesday's game in Cincinnati with the benefit of Monday's team off day.

Donaldson (hamstring) isn't starting Saturday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson was scratched from Friday's lineup due to minor right hamstring tightness, and he'll be unable to return after he was re-evaluated Saturday. He should still be considered day-to-day, while Luis Arraez (knee) will return to the lineup at the hot corner and bat fourth.

Manager Rocco Baldelli said after Friday's game that Donaldson's hamstring injury is considered minor, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson was a late scratch from Friday's lineup, and Baldelli said that the third baseman's hamstring tightened up just before first pitch. The 35-year-old received treatment Friday, and the team will see how he feels Saturday before determining whether he can return.

Donaldson was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Cardinals due to right hamstring tightness, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not yet clear whether Donaldson could be available off the bench Friday or whether he'll return to the lineup for Saturday's contest. Willians Astudillo will start at third base and bat fifth.

Donaldson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

With the Twins and Tigers playing extra-inning games Monday and Tuesday and both teams facing a quick turnaround for Wednesday's series finale, Donaldson is likely just receiving a maintenance day. Willians Astudillo will cover third base in place of Donaldson.