OF Shane Robinson, who went on the disabled list July 6 with a right ankle sprain, begins a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with Inland Empire in the California League.

OF Shane Robinson was placed on the 15-day disabled list after rolling his ankle on the basepaths in the ninth inningTuesday. Robinson is batting .212 this season and landed on the disabled list after the Angels gave him a day to test out the ankle.

OF Shane Robinson was placed on the 15-day disabled list before Wednesday's game due to a sprained right ankle. Robinson rolled his ankle on the basepaths in the ninth inning of Tuesday's win.

OF Shane Robinson had a strong game from the bottom of the batting order, driving in a run with an RBI groundout and another with bunt that was ruled a fielder's choice after the throw home was late. Robinson came into the night with five RBIs all season, adding a double in the eighth inning. He left the game in the ninth after rolling his ankle on the basepaths, and Mike Scioscia said he'll be evaluated to decide if he needs to go on the disabled list.

OF Shane Robinson was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake when OF Craig Gentry was placed on the 15-day disabled list with back stiffness. He went 2-for-4 with one RBI and three runs scored Sunday against the Rangers.

Robinson (personal) logged an at-bat in Wednesday's game against Detroit.

Robinson was away from the team for a few days, beginning last Thursday, and the Twins did not provide an update on his status. However, he appeared as a pinch hitter Wednesday, so it looks as though he'll be available going forward.

Robinson (personal) remains out of the lineup Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Cold Omaha reports.

Robinson left the team Thursday to be with his family back in Boston while tending to a personal issue. He was expected to be back with the Twins on Monday, but the team is yet to provide an update on his status. Given his standing as a non-everyday player, it's possible Robinson is back with the team but is simply not a part of the lineup.

Robinson is not in the lineup Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Robinson has been away from the team since Thursday while tending to a personal issue, and he's expected to be back in Minnesota on Monday. The team is yet to offer an update on his status, but at this point it appears unlikely that he makes an impact in Monday's game.

Robinson (personal) left the Twins on Thursday and hopes to rejoin the team Monday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Robinson has missed time for personal reasons on three separate occasions this season, but his latest departure from the team isn't expected to be a long one. With the expanded rosters here in September, the Twins have been able to cover for Robinson's absence without much issue.

Robinson was reinstated from the from the Family Emergency List before Monday's game against Baltimore.

Robinson left the team Friday to be with his daughter who underwent surgery. He'll return to his reserve outfielder role.

Robinson (personal) is unlikely to return before Sunday at the earliest, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer-Press reports.

In addition to having a personal matter to deal with, Robinson is day-to-day with an elbow contusion. Most likely, his return will come some time next week according to Twins manager Paul Molitor.

Robinson (elbow) was placed on the family emergency list Friday, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.

Robinson suffered an elbow contusion Wednesday, limiting him to a bench role in Thursday's game against the Royals, although it's not as if he's been getting many starts when healthy. He now figures to miss the next few games because of an unrelated family matter.

Robinson (elbow) scored as a pinch runner in Thursday's win over Kansas City and could be ready to play in the field Friday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Robinson was hit by a pitch and has a sore elbow that troubled him while hitting in pregame warmups. It sounds like he'll be back to full speed this weekend.

Robinson (elbow) may be available for defense and pinch running purposes Thursday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Robinson was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's game, causing him to leave early. While he may only be available for pinch running and defense Thursday, an arm contusion shouldn't keep him out for an extended period of time.

Robinson (elbow) is not in the lineup Thursday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Robinson exited Wednesday's game with a bruised elbow, and he'll remain out Thursday. The injury is not considered serious, however, so it's possible Robinson would have been held out of the lineup regardless. Continue to consider him day-to-day.

Robinson exited Wednesday's game early with a left elbow contusion, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Robinson has hit a rough patch over the last couple days. He was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to an illness, then got hit by a pitch that likely caused his leave from Wednesday's game. Fortunately, a contusion shouldn't keep him out long, though he doesn't receive starts on a consistent basis, so it may be tough to judge when he's healthy.

Robinson (illness) is in the lineup Wednesday against the Reds.

Robinson was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to an illness, but it appears the issue was minor. He will start in left field and bat eighth for the Twins on Thursday, but will likely return to the bench when Torii Hunter rejoins the lineup after his day off.

Robinson was scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup due to illness, LaVelle Neal of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

He was included in manager Paul Molitor's initial lineup, but it seems Robinson may have fallen under the weather at some point during Tuesday's two-hour rain delay. Danny Santana is now in center field with Eddie Rosario in left.

Robinson has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup, LaVelle Neal of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

The lineup change wasn't announced until just before the game got underway following two-hour rain delay. A reason for Robinson's scratch was not immediately provided, but consider him day-to-day until more information becomes available. Danny Santana is now playing center field with Eddie Rosario in left.

Robinson got the start in center field Saturday and batted ninth, going 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI.

It was a nice performance, but with the Byron Buxton era apparently about to begin in Minnesota, playing time could be very hard to come by for Robinson going forward.