Astudillo went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Friday's 2-0 win over Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Astudillo launched a solo shot in the third inning that proved to be the game's deciding run. It was his first home run of the season and first extra-base hit since April 5. The 29-year-old utility man is slashing .289/.282/.421 with six RBI in 39 plate appearances.

Astudillo will start at first base and bat sixth Wednesday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Astudillo is in the lineup for a third straight game, this time filling in for the injured Miguel Sano (hamstring) after making his previous two starts at second base. Even if Sano is back in action for the Twins' next game Friday versus the Pirates, Astudillo should still be a decent bet to pick up steady work at the keystone. The Twins' primary option at second base, Jorge Polanco, is mostly working at shortstop these days since Andrelton Simmons tested positive for COVID-19 a week ago.

Astudillo went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored Monday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Astudillo added a pair of insurance runs for the Twins in the top of the fifth inning with a double to right field. The 29-year-old is now 3-for-5 in two games this season and should continue to play a utility role for Minnesota going forward.

Astudillo hit his fourth home run in Monday's spring training game and has won a spot on Minnesota's 26-man roster for Opening Day.

EDGE Analysis

Known for his contact abilities, Astudillo has shown plenty of pop this spring, hitting .385 with a 1.235 OPS. He'll work in a utility role for the Twins, serving as a third catcher as well as seeing time at third base, second base and left field. The 29-year-old could have value in deeper leagues since his bat should be above average for a catcher.

Astudillo appears set to begin the season on the major-league roster after the Twins sent several utility infielders to the minors, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Astudillo is hitting .309 (12-for-34) with three home runs this spring.

EDGE Analysis

Astudillo will work in a utility role in which he can serve as a third catcher and also play third base, second base and left field. It wasn't clear if he'd make the 26-man roster since he doesn't have a strong glove at most positions, but the Twins sent most of the better fielding utility candidates to the minors. Astudillo could have value in deeper leagues since his bat should be above average for a catcher.

Astudillo 1-for-3 with a home run in Saturday's spring training win over Tampa Bay. He's hitting .417 (5-for-12) this spring.

EDGE Analysis

Astudillo is competing for a utility role in which he can serve as a third catcher and also play third base, second base and left field. Despite his hot start to the spring, it's not clear if the Twins will need a third catcher, and the team may prefer other utility options that provide better infield defense.

Astudillo started at third base and went 1-for-2 in the Twins' spring training opener Sunday against Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Astudillo will compete for a utility role in which he can serve as a third catcher and also play third base, second base and left field. It's not clear if the Twins will need a third catcher and the team has other utility options to consider that are better with the glove, so he may be on the roster bubble until late in spring training.

The Twins recalled Astudillo from their alternate site Monday and added him to their postseason roster.

EDGE Analysis

Astudillo is one of four catchers on the playoff roster, though he's at least capable of providing the Twins with some depth at multiple infield spots, if needed. So long as Minnesota's position players stay relatively healthy during the postseason, however, Astudillo likely won't be in line for much action.

Astudillo was optioned to the alternate training site, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old joined the big-league club Sept. 4 but appeared in only three games during his time with the team. Astudillo has only 16 plate appearances on the season. Mitch Garver (back) was activated off the injured list in a corresponding move.

Astudillo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Saturday against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Astudillo took Zach Plesac yard in the second inning for a solo home run, his first long ball of the season. He has gotten only 11 plate appearances to this point in the campaign due to a combination of illness and being placed at the Twins' alternate site. With Alex Avila (back) on the injured list, Astudillo should have the chance to rack up some playing time as the backup catcher.