Blankenhorn was optioned to the minors Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The utility man hit .100 in 10 at-bats during Grapefruit League play. He should split time between Triple-A and the majors this season, but is unlikely to see significant run at the big-league level.

Blankenhorn started at first base went 0-for-1 with two walks in his spring debut in Monday's win over Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Blankenhorn enters spring training competing for a utility role, but he's behind Willians Astudillo and maybe even behind some non-roster invitees such as Andrew Romine since the Twins need right-handed hitters and and infield gloves. Blankenhorn is passable at second base and third base but doesn't excel anywhere in the field. He's not considered a top prospect at age 23, but hit 278/.312/.474 with 18 home runs and 11 steals in 93 games at Double-A in 2019 and played one game with the Twins in 2020. He'll likely provide depth and move between Triple-A and the majors this summer.

Blankenhorn was optioned to the Twins' alternate training site Wednesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blankenhorn appeared in just one game during his brief appearance in the majors, going 1-for-3 with a double during Tuesday's contest. He'll remain on the taxi squad for the team's final road trip of the regular season, so he could be available on short notice if injuries occur.

Blankenhorn was called up from Minnesota's alternate training site Monday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blankenhorn failed to make the Twins' 30-man Opening Day roster, but he's in line to make his big-league debut following Monday's roster move. He showed decent power at Double-A Pensacola a season ago, smacking 18 homers in 93 contests. Devin Smeltzer was optioned in a corresponding move.

Blankenhorn did not make Minnesota's 30-man Opening Day roster and will remain in the team's alternative training camp, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blankenhorn had been impressive in summer camp and can play multiple positions (third base, corner outfield, second base), so it was thought he'd make the Opening Day roster with Willians Astudillo on the COVID-19 injured list. The Twins decide to keep an extra outfielder, Aaron Whitefield, on the 30-man roster instead.

Blankenhorn could win a reserve spot on the initial expanded 30-man roster, MLB.com reports. He got time at second base in Friday's scrimmage with Luis Arraez leaving with a sore knee.

EDGE Analysis

Blankenhorn has been impressive in spring camp and can play multiple positions (third base, corner outfield, second base), so he could make the team as a utility player if several sidelined players (Arraez, Byron Buxton, Willians Astudillo) are not ready for Opening Day.

Blankenhorn was included in Minnesota's 60-man player pool ahead of summer camp before the 2020 season begins, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Blankenhorn was optioned to Triple-A Rochester after spring training was shut down due to the pandemic. Blankenhorn does not have a clear defensive home -- he is passable at second base and third base but doesn't excel anywhere. However, his bat could carry him to some sort of big-league role if the Twins need depth. He hit .278/.312/.474 with 18 home runs and 11 steals in 93 games at Double-A. He'll likely begin the season at Minnesota's alternate training site.

The Twins optioned Blankenhorn to Triple-A Rochester on March 9.

EDGE Analysis

Blankenhorn will make the jump to the International League for the first time after batting .278/.312/.474 (125 wRC+) with 18 home runs and 11 steals in 410 plate appearances at Double-A Pensacola in 2019. After being added to the 40-man roster over the winter, the 23-year-old could get the opportunity to make his MLB debut at some point later in 2020.

Blankenhorn was added to the Twins' 40-man roster Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This protects him from the Rule 5 draft. Blankenhorn does not have a clear defensive home -- he is passable at second base and third base but doesn't excel anywhere. However, his bat could carry him to some sort of big-league role. He hit .278/.312/.474 with 18 home runs and 11 steals in 93 games at Double-A. Look for him to spend most of the year at Triple-A.

Blankenhorn went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Tuesday for Double-A Pensacola in his return from the injured list. He hadn't played since July 13.

EDGE Analysis

Blankenhorn is hitting .297 with 16 home runs and a .852 OPS. The 2015 third-round draft pick is having the best season of his minor-league career as he'd underwhelmed the past two seasons. A strong, and healthy, finish to the season could put him on the major-league radar for 2020.