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Tue Mar 2619:44Miguel Sano Makes Opening Day Roster
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington confirmed on Tuesday that first baseman Miguel Sano has made the team's Opening Day roster. "He's very deserving," Washington said. Sano is looking to bounce back in the big leagues with the Angels in 2024 after not playing at all in 2023. The former All-Star with the Minnesota Twins in 2017 reportedly lost 58 pounds in the offseason after playing just 20 games in his final year in Minnesota in 2022 due to a knee injury. The 30-year-old right-handed slugger has reached the 30-homer mark twice in his career, including his last full season in 2021, but he's never hit for average and is a pretty big injury risk as he looks to help fill some of the Halos' designated hitter at-bats this year. At best, he's an AL-only flier for some power to begin the year.
Source: The Associated Press - Greg BeachamRotoBaller.com
Tue Jan 2319:18Miguel Sano Agrees To Join Angels
Free-agent corner infielder/designated hitter Miguel Sano and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training on Tuesday, according to sources. Sano is currently playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic after not playing last summer. The Halos are taking a low-cost flier on a 30-year-old right-handed power bat as they seek more offense heading into the 2024 season. Sano played in only 20 games in his last season in the bigs in 2022 with the Minnesota Twins, battled knee injuries and went 5-for-60 (.083) with one homer and three RBI. If he's healthy, Sano will compete for at-bats in the designated hitter role vacated when two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani signed with the crosstown-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Sano reached the 30-homer mark in both 2019 and 2021, but expecting him to return to that level is probably a pipe dream.
Source: ESPN Deportes - Enrique RojasRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 3 202313:47Miguel Sano Hosting Workout Next Week
Former Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Sano will host a workout for scouts next Tuesday in Tampa, Florida. Sano became a free agent when the Twins declined his option last November for the 2023 season. A knee injury limited the 29-year-old slugger to just 71 plate appearances in 2022, and he hit just .083/.211/.133 with a .345 OPS, one home run, three RBI, one run scored and a stolen base in 20 games played. However, Sano reached the 30-homer mark as recently as 2021, so his raw power could attract some teams with spring training approaching if he can prove he's over the knee injury that slowed him down last year.
Source: Darren WolfsonRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 9 202201:00Twins Decline Miguel Sano's Club Option Monday
The Minnesota Twins declined first/third baseman Miguel Sano's $14.25 million club option Monday, per MLB's Do-Hyoung Park. The option included a $2.75 million buyout. Sano signed a three-year, $30 million extension with the Twins after hitting 34 homers in 2019, and while he did hit 30 HR in 2021, he hasn't hit above .223 since signing the extension and played just 20 games in 2022 due to a left knee injury. The 29-year-old and former top prospect has always been a source of power for fantasy managers, but high strikeout rates and low batting averages have limited his overall value. The free agent will now look for a new opportunity with another team.
Source: Do-Hyoung Park - MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 30 202218:31Max Kepler, Miguel Sano Head To IL
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (toe) and first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) were placed on the 10-day IL Saturday. Kepler had missed the last three games with a toe injury that is now known to be a fractured right pinkie toe. After a hot start at the dish, he has cooled down with just four homers and an OPS below .700 since May 1. Sano had played in just three games since returning from surgery to repair his left knee meniscus, and it's that same knee that is causing him to head back to the IL. Neither player needs to be held onto in any fantasy format. Alex Kirilloff and Gilberto Celestino will likely cover for Kepler in right field, while Luis Arraez and Jose Miranda will take turns playing first in Sano's absence.
Source: Aaron GleemanRotoBaller.com
Tue Jul 26 202218:53Miguel Sano Activated, Batting Ninth In His Return
The Minnesota Twins have activated first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) from the 60-day injured list. He will be batting ninth in his return to action in Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Sano was sidelined for about three months after undergoing meniscus surgery on his left knee. He was struggling immensely before the injury, slashing just .093/.231/.148 over 17 games. He'll need to bounce back from that rough start to the season soon as the Twins have more competition for playing time now with both Alex Kirilloff and Jose Miranda coming around at the plate lately.
Source: Betsy HelfandRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 25 202221:10Miguel Sano Activated From Injured List Monday
Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Monday. Sano had been on the injured list after having meniscus surgery on his left knee early in May. The Twins optioned Gilberto Celestino back to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move to make room for Sano on the big-league roster. Sano is hitting just .093 with one homer and three RBI across 54 at-bats in 2022. He may struggle to see everyday at-bats with the Twins unless there's an injury ahead of him.
Source: Aaron Gleeman on TwitterRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 22 202218:45Miguel Sano To Take Batting Practice Soon
Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) will begin taking batting practice at some point next week. He has been sidelined since early May due to a torn meniscus in his left knee. The right-handed slugger underwent surgery and continues to work his way back to the field. Sano has been doing running drills and started hitting drills as well. However, next week will be the first time he has taken batting practice since his injury. There is no timetable for Sano, but the hope is that he can return at some point in July.
Source: Do-Hyoung ParkRotoBaller.com
Tue May 3 202217:09Miguel Sano Needs Surgery On Knee
Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) will undergo surgery later this week to fix a torn meniscus in his knee, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. The Twins won't have a timetable for his return until after the surgery is complete, but it's obvious that the right-handed slugger will be out for an extended amount of time. The 29-year-old's knee issue had been bothering him over the last week and he had played in just one of the team's previous five games before landing on the injured list. Sano was hitting a measly .093 with a 32.3% strikeout rate in 65 plate appearances before going on the IL, so he won't be guaranteed regular playing time whenever he's able to return. In the meantime, expect the Twins to go with a platoon at first base between Luis Arraez and infield prospect Jose Miranda.
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Betsy HelfandRotoBaller.com
Mon May 2 202221:17Miguel Sano May Need Surgery
Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) hit the injured list on Monday, retroactive to May 1, after experiencing soreness in his knee on Saturday. Manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters on Monday that Sano may need a surgical procedure on the knee with the team expected to make a decision in the next few days. The team called up prospect Jose Miranda on Sunday to take Sano's roster spot while Luis Arraez should see the majority of the starts at first base with Sano sidelined. Sano was off to a rough start in 2022, hitting just .093 with one homer and three RBI thus far.
Source: Betsy Helfand on TwitterRotoBaller.com
Mon May 2 202208:40Miguel Sano Headed To The Injured List
The Minnesota Twins will be placing first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) on the 10-day injured list. Additionally, catcher Jose Godoy will be optioned to Triple-A. This pair of moves will enable the team to trim its roster from 28 players down to 26. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli revealed these intentions to reporters on Sunday evening. Sano has been hampered by left knee soreness. The injury caused him to miss four of the team's last five games. It's been a rough year so far for the 28-year-old slugger, who is slashing just .093/.231/.148 with one home run over 17 games.
Source: Betsy HelfandRotoBaller.com
Sun May 1 202206:25Miguel Sano Exits Early, Has Setback With Sore Knee
Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) left Saturday's game in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays after suffering a setback with his sore knee. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts before leaving. On Saturday, the 29-year-old was back in the lineup after missing three games with knee soreness, but he was pulled early after Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said the pain returned. He remains day-to-day and might require a trip to the injured list to recover from his knee issue fully. Sano has been disappointing this season, slashing .093/.231/.148 with one homer and three RBI over 65 plate appearances in 2022. Luis Arraez would see an uptick in at-bats and handle first-base duties while Sano is sidelined. Arraez is a speculative add in most league formats after slashing .317/.386/.397 over 20 games in 2022.
Source: Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer PressRotoBaller.com
Thu Apr 28 202216:09Miguel Sano Getting Treatment On His Knee
Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) has been out of the lineup for each of the past two games. On Thursday afternoon, we received an update on why he's been held out. Sano reportedly tweaked his knee during the game-ending rundown on Tuesday. Twins reporter Do-Hyoung Park provided this update and also reported that Sano is getting treatment on his knee on Thursday. Luis Arraez has covered first base for two straight games with Sano out and even went up against a left-hander, Detroit Tigers starter Tarik Skubal, on Thursday.
Source: Do-Hyoung ParkRotoBaller.com
Mon Apr 18 202222:42Miguel Sano Now 2-for-30 To Start The Season
Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano took an 0-for-4 at the dish Monday during the 8-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox. It lowered his season batting average to .067, and he's now sporting a .430 OPS with one home run. Sano should once again surpass the 30 HR mark this season, but he'll hurt the batting average, as he's a career .235 hitter and hit just .223 in 2021. Those numbers are hard to swallow, especially considering that the 28-year-old has just five career steals across eight seasons and is hitting near the bottom of the Twins lineup. He shouldn't be started in most leagues but fantasy managers needing a power boost can stream Sano in favorable matchups.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 29 202110:42Miguel Sano Blasts 30th Homer
Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and three strikeouts in Tuesday's win over the Tigers. Sano got every bit of his home run ball, sending it 410 feet into the seats at 110.8 MPH. The slugger is batting just .217 in September- though his seven homers, 12 runs scored, and 11 RBI help to make up for the 35 strikeouts he's amassed in 83 at-bats this month. Sano remains a boom/bust fantasy option for the final week of the regular season.
Source: Baseball SavantRotoBaller.com
Thu Sep 16 202112:26Miguel Sano Homers In Blowout Loss
Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, and three RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Indians. Sano enjoyed a strong day at the dish, ripping a 108.2 MPH double before clobbering a 113.7 MPH, three-run homer, his 28th of the year. The slugger is batting just .234 and has struck out 20 times in 47 September at-bats but has great power upside, as evidenced by his five homers during the month. He'll look to keep his strong month going on Friday against the Blue Jays.
Source: Baseball SavantRotoBaller.com
Mon Sep 13 202118:40Miguel Sano Has Three-Hit Day, Homers In Loss
Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano collected three hits, a home run, and two RBI in Monday's loss to the Yankees. Sano went without a hit in each of his last three games, so it was nice to see him collect a trio Monday afternoon, including a 383-foot homer. The slugger has eight hits in September, half of them home runs along with a 16:5 strikeout-to-walk ratio, as he continues to be a boom/bust fantasy option. Sano has been great against the Indians, his next opponent this season, posting seven extra-base hits and RBI in 39 at-bats against Cleveland pitching. He'll be an upside play for Tuesday's doubleheader.
Source: ESPNRotoBaller.com
Thu Sep 9 202111:24Miguel Sano Blasts 25th Homer
Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Wednesday's victory over Cleveland. Sano gave the Twins a much-needed insurance run in the seventh inning, belting a mammoth, 449-foot homer that registered a 112.1 MPH exit velocity. The slugger has just four hits in September so far, though two of them have been homers. Sano ranks in the 94th-percentile or better in exit velocity, barrel rate, and hard-hit rate, giving him power upside down the stretch- as long as managers can surround him with batters who hit for average or don't strike out a lot.
Source: Baseball SavantRotoBaller.com
Sat Sep 4 202122:30Miguel Sano Leaves Early On Saturday
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (shoulder) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 28-year-old suffered a right shoulder contusion when colliding with catcher Mike Zunino. The Twins are calling the issue day-to-day, so fantasy managers will have to wait for more information. Honestly, Sano's power numbers are the only thing that make him worth rostering. Right now, fantasy managers should hold him and hope he is only out a few days.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Aug 29 202111:15Miguel Sano Drives In A Pair Saturday
Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, and two RBI in Saturday's 6-4 win over Milwaukee. Sano ripped a 108.2 MPH double, which plated two runs and got the Twins on the board for the first time in the fourth inning. The 28-year-old has had a solid month of August, posting a .828 OPS with five homers, 18 RBI, and 14 runs scored. Sano is a solid add wherever available, as the power numbers tend to come in bunches with him.
Source: Baseball SavantRotoBaller.com
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