Matt Wallner
RF/DH MIN
Mon 4/15/24 2:05 PM

Wallner is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
Wallner has now started just two of the last six games. While it's not a surprise that he's out Monday against a lefty, he's also been on the bench twice versus righties during the aforementioned six-game stretch. Austin Martin will handle left field and Manuel Margot will be in right.

Matt Wallner
RF/DH MIN
Sun 4/14/24 10:17 AM

Wallner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old went 1-for-8 with a three-run home run and three strikeouts across both games of Saturday's doubleheader, though it's worth noting the long ball came off position player Zach McKinstry. Wallner has a .508 OPS through 31 plate appearances this season and will sit Sunday despite the fact righty Jack Flaherty is pitching for Detroit.

Matt Wallner
RF/DH MIN
Fri 4/12/24 3:16 PM

Wallner is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Lefty Tarik Skubal is starting Friday for the Tigers, so Wallner will head to the bench. The 26-year-old outfielder is off to a horrid start this season, having gone 1-for-15 with 12 strikeouts in 21 plate appearances. Manuel Margot will start in the outfield in his place.

Matt Wallner
RF/DH MIN
Wed 4/10/24 9:21 AM

Wallner is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Right-hander Bobby Miller is on the hill for the Dodgers and has had reverse splits in his career, holding lefties to a .592 OPS and righties to a .704 OPS. The left-handed-hitting Wallner will give way to Manuel Margot in left field, while Alex Kirilloff will occupy right field.

Matt Wallner
RF/DH MIN
Wed 4/3/24 12:13 PM

Wallner is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Wallner will take a seat for the first time since Opening Day, breaking a streak of three consecutive starts during which he went 1-for-6 with one walk and five strikeouts. He'll cede his spot in the lineup to Kyle Farmer, who mans third base while Alex Kirilloff, Max Kepler and Willi Castro serve as Minnesota's starting outfielders.

Matt Wallner
RF/DH MIN
Sat 3/30/24 3:41 PM

Wallner is getting the start in right field and batting fifth in Saturday's game against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Wallner came into Thursday's season opener when Max Kepler left in the seventh inning after fouling a ball off his right leg. With Kepler sidelined, Wallner will play right field Saturday and face off against right-hander Seth Lugo. In 2023, Wallner slashed .249/.370/.507 with 14 home runs and 41 RBI over 254 plate appearances.

Matt Wallner
RF/DH MIN
Thu 3/28/24 11:20 AM

Wallner is out of the lineup for Thursday's season opener in Kansas City.
EDGE Analysis
With the Royals going with lefty Cole Ragans on the bump, Wallner will yield to Willi Castro in left field. Wallner is slated to be the club's regular left fielder versus right-handed pitching.

Matt Wallner
RF/DH MIN
Sat 3/23/24 11:50 PM

Wallner went 1-for-3 with a his second spring home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League win over Boston. He's hitting just .114 (4-for-35) with 16 strikeouts this spring.
EDGE Analysis
Wallner has struggled this spring, but there's been no signs his roster spot is in question and at least he's getting on track just before the regular season begins. He looks set to start in left field but will likely sit against left-handed pitching. He crushed right-handed pitching last season by hitting .281 with 12 home runs and a .970 OPS against righties. However, he struggled versus lefties with a .118 average and .481 OPS, though that came in just 46 plate appearances.

Matt Wallner
RF/DH MIN
Sun 3/3/24 2:15 AM

Wallner appears set to begin the season as Minnesota's starting left fielder, MLB.com reports. He's hitting just 1-for-10 in four games this spring.
EDGE Analysis
Wallner took over the starting left field job in the second half of last season, so his projection as a starter isn't a surprise. However, the larger question is how much he'll play against left-handed pitching. He crushed right-handed pitching last season by hitting .281 with 12 home runs and a .970 OPS against righties. However, he struggled against lefties by hitting .118 with a .481 OPS against southpaws (although just 46 PA).

Matt Wallner
RF/DH MIN
Wed 10/11/23 3:24 PM

Wallner is absent from the lineup Wednesday for Game 4 of the ALDS versus the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Wallner drew two walks in Game 3 but has yet to record a hit through 12 plate appearances this postseason. Willi Castro will cover left field and bat seventh Wednesday as the Twins look to avoid elimination. Michael Taylor is in center and batting ninth.