Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Sun 4/3/22 9:44 AM

Lin signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on March 16.
EDGE Analysis
Lin didn't play from late May onward last season after picking up an injury while playing for the Twins' Triple-A affiliate at St. Paul, but his signing with the Mets implies that he's healthy again heading into the 2022 campaign. The 28-year-old utility man, who saw big-league action with the Red Sox in four straight years from 2017 through 2020, is expected to begin the upcoming season with Triple-A Syracuse.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Sat 7/24/21 4:43 PM

Lin (undisclosed) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lin had been on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul since May 30 for an unspecified reason. It's not yet clear when the 27-year-old will be cleared to return to game action. He's appeared in seven minor-league games this year and has hit .269 with a double, eight runs, four RBI and three stolen bases.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Wed 5/26/21 12:16 PM

Triple-A St. Paul reinstated Lin (undisclosed) from the 7-day injured list Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old infielder has since appeared in two games for St. Paul, going 2-for-8 with two walks, five runs and an RBI.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Tue 5/11/21 10:29 PM

Lin is on the injured list at Triple-A St. Paul with an undisclosed injury, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old was up with the big club for about a week to close out April, but he saw limited action as a reserve infielder. It's not clear how long he'll be out.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Tue 5/4/21 1:38 PM

Lin was outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul after clearing waivers over the weekend, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old was up with the big club for about a week to close out April, but he saw limited action as a reserve infielder. He should get the chance to play on a near-everyday basis with St. Paul, which begins its season Tuesday.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Fri 4/30/21 11:01 AM

Lin was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday, s Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lin was with the team briefly to cover for other players who had been placed on the COVID-19 injured list. He got into just one game during his time with the team and didn't receive a single plate appearance.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Fri 4/23/21 1:00 PM

Lin's contract was selected by the Twins on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Lin spent parts of four seasons as an infrequently-used utility player for the Red Sox before joining the Twins on a minor-league deal in December. His .223/.298/.316 career slash line through 218 plate appearances at the highest level suggests he's best used in a bench role.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Sat 3/27/21 12:11 PM

Lin was reassigned to minor-league camp Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Lin was a non-roster invitee to camp and slashed .333/.500/.533 with three doubles, one RBI and two stolen bases in 15 spring at-bats. He'll now join the team's minor-league camp ahead of the regular season and should begin the year at Triple-A St. Paul.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Sat 12/5/20 10:20 AM

Lin signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Saturday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lin spent the entire 2020 season on Boston's major-league roster, but he only logged 57 plate appearances over 26 games. He was unable to generate much production, slashing .154/.182/.173 with three RBI and 17 strikeouts. While it's unclear whether his deal with Minnesota includes an invitation to major-league spring training, it wouldn't be surprising to see him serve as a non-roster invitee.

Tzu-Wei Lin
2B/SS/LF FA
Mon 10/26/20 4:16 PM

Lin was outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lin received 57 plate appearances for the struggling Red Sox this season and did very little with them, hitting .154/.182/.173. That dragged his career slash line down to .223/.298/.316. He's unlikely to play a major role for the Red Sox next season.