Donaldson (hamstring) isn't included in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox and isn't expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list until at least Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The Twins' decision not to reinstate Donaldson from the IL ahead of the series opener shouldn't be taken as a sign that he experienced a setback. Instead, the 35-year-old is likely just receiving some extra maintenance after he logged six at-bats and played five innings at third base in a simulated game at the Twins' alternate site in Saint Paul on Sunday. Assuming Donaldson is feeling good after a full day of rest, he'll likely return to action Tuesday.

Donaldson (hamstring) felt good and didn't have any issues following Sunday's simulated game at the Twins' alternate training site in St. Paul, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson played five innings of defense Sunday and took six at-bats. He hit a home run in one of his trips to the plate, and his season debut could be imminent as long as he continues to feel good. Luis Arraez will likely move to left field once Donaldson is cleared to return to third base.

Donaldson (hamstring) is scheduled to play third base in a simulated game Sunday at the Twins' alternate site in Saint Paul, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Donaldson is able to complete the simulated game without any setbacks to his right hamstring strain, he'll likely be on track to return from the 10-day injured list ahead of the Twins' home series versus Boston, which begins Monday. Luis Arraez has been the primary replacement at third base for Donaldson, but he'll likely move to left field once the latter is reinstated from the IL.

Donaldson (hamstring) could come off the injured list Monday or Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He sprinted and ran the bases Saturday and looked good doing so, per Park. Donaldson will take some grounders and hit batting practice before getting some at-bats in at the alternate training site Saturday. It sounds like he is going to return early next week if he avoids setbacks. In the meantime, Luis Arraez will continue to fill in at the hot corner.

Donaldson (hamstring) could take at-bats in simulated games over the weekend, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson has continued to run on a treadmill and take batting practice in recent days, and manager Rocco Baldelli has been pleased with the 35-year-old's progress. If he continues to progress smoothly, Donaldson could head to the alternate training site over the weekend to take another step in his recovery. A timetable for Donaldson's return to game action hasn't yet been established, but he appears to be trending in the right direction.

Manager Rocco Baldelli said that Donaldson (hamstring) will run on a treadmill and take batting practice Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though the Twins placed Donaldson on the 10-day injured list last weekend, the fact that he hasn't been shut down from baseball activities offers hope that he'll be in line for an abbreviated absence. Donaldson's return from the IL won't be considered imminent until he's able to take part in full fielding and baserunning drills, but he seems to be trending in the right direction.

Donaldson (hamstring) will hit and work out Saturday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring Saturday, but it looks as though he may not be in line for a long-term absence. He went through exercises Friday without pain, so this appears to be a case of the Twins being extra cautious with the oft-injured veteran.

Donaldson was placed on the 10-day injured list with a mild right hamstring strain Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Injuries are part of the package with Donaldson at this stage of his career, though those who drafted him this season likely hoped to get more than one inning out of him before his first trip to the injured list. There are some positives here, as the issue was described as "mild" and at least isn't yet another calf problem, but it's hard to be too optimistic given the veteran's recent track record. He's missed over a third of his team's games dating back to the start of the 2017 season. Brent Rooker was recalled to take his place on the roster.

Donaldson (hamstring) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Donaldson lasted just a single inning this season before suffering his first injury of the campaign, though it was at least a hamstring issue rather than yet another problem with his calves, which have been a persistent issue over the last several years. The Twins are expected to prove an update on his status sometime Saturday. Luis Arraez will start at third base in his absence.

The Twins will update Donaldson's (hamstring) status Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The club is apparently very relieved that Donaldson's injury was to his hamstring and not his calf. He was reevaluated Friday but the club won't provide a public diagnosis until Saturday.