Simmons has been placed on the restricted list due to immigration issues that are preventing him from traveling to Toronto, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Leaving the country would reset Simmons' progress toward securing permanent US residency. The shortstop figures to rejoin the Twins on Tuesday for the beginning of their series in Chicago.

Simmons isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons was in the lineup for each of the last four games and went 2-for-10 with a double, an RBI and five strikeouts. Nick Gordon will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

Simmons isn't starting Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last four games after he went 2-for-7 with a run, an RBI and a walk across the last two contests. Jorge Polanco will shift to shortstop while Nick Gordon starts at second base.

Simmons is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons singled Saturday to increase his average to .250 in the last 10 games, a span during which he's recorded no extra-base hits. Jorge Polanco shifts to shortstop Sunday, with Nick Gordon getting the start at second base.

Simmons is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

After going 4-for-18 with a double while starting in each of the Twins' last six games, Simmons will cede shortstop duties to Jorge Polanco in the series opener in Boston. In addition to his usually elite defense taking a step back in 2021 (-1.0 UZR), Simmons has been one of the majors' least productive everyday players at the plate this season. His 57 wRC+ is the third-worst mark among all players who have logged at least 300 plate appearances.

Simmons is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons started the past nine games and will take a seat after posting a .468 OPS during that stretch. Jorge Polanco will shift to shortstop while Luis Arraez starts at the keystone.

Simmons is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons will retreat to the bench for the day game after a night game, ending a streak of 14 consecutive starts for the slick-fielding shortstop. The 31-year-old hit only .167 over that stretch, bringing his season-long slash line down to a lowly .221/.287/.283 (61 wRC+) across 320 plate appearances. His premium defense appears to be the only thing keeping him in the everyday lineup at this point.

Simmons went 1-for-4 with a run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons singled in the sixth inning and stole second. He scored on Jorge Polanco's two-out home run. This was Simmons' first steal of the season. The 31-year-old is batting just .167 with seven runs and three RBI in July. On the season, he is slashing .230/.297/.302 with three long balls, 19 RBI and 32 runs in 279 plate appearances.

Simmons is out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Jorge Polanco will draw the start at shortstop in place of Simmons, who is presumably on the bench for maintenance purposes in Game 1 of the twin bill. The slick-fielding Simmons should slot back into the lineup for the nightcap.

Simmons will sit Friday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons hits the bench after going hitless in his last five games, dropping his season slash line down to .229/.297/.308. Jorge Polanco slides to shortstop in his absence, with Luis Arraez starting at second.