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Twins Activate Matt Wallner, Reuniting Opening Day Position Players

Wallner’s promotion after a six-game rehab stretch with five home runs fills Minnesota’s final lineup vacancy

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Overview

  • Matt Wallner was reinstated from the injured list May 31 after suffering a left hamstring strain on April 15
  • In six minor league rehab games, Wallner batted .320 with five home runs and a 1.330 OPS before his call-up
  • Left-handed outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul to open a roster spot for Wallner
  • Byron Buxton returned Friday from an 11-game absence, giving the Twins two key outfielders back in the lineup
  • Rookie Luke Keaschall (broken forearm) and relievers Danny Coulombe and Michael Tonkin remain on the injured list