Donovan Solano
1B/2B/3B/DH SD
Wed 8/9/23 1:12 PM

Solano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers after undergoing an MRI on his sprained right knee, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Twins are still waiting on the results of Solano's MRI, so until the team learns more about the severity of his injury, he'll be considered day-to-day. Solano, who made his third straight start at first base in Tuesday's 6-0 loss, went 1-for-2 at the dish before departing from the game when he injured the ankle while running the bases in the third inning. Joey Gallo came off the bench to pinch run for Solano and will draw the start at first base Wednesday.

Donovan Solano
1B/2B/3B/DH SD
Tue 8/8/23 7:59 PM

Solano was removed from Tuesday's game against Detroit with a right knee sprain, Audra Martin of Bally Sports North reports.
EDGE Analysis
Solano appeared to jam his right ankle after making an awkward slide back into first base, but the issue is now confirmed to be in his knee. There's no word yet on how severe Solano's injury is, but more information will likely come in the near future. For now, he should be considered day-to-day.

Donovan Solano
1B/2B/3B/DH SD
Wed 7/26/23 10:35 AM

Solano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Solano is on the bench for the fourth time in five games and appears to have lost hold of a regular role at third base. He'll still likely serve as a starting infielder against left-handed pitching, but Kyle Farmer and Willi Castro may be the Twins' preferred options at third base versus right-handed pitching while all of Jorge Polanco (hamstring), Royce Lewis (oblique) and Jose Miranda (shoulder) are on the injured list.

Donovan Solano
1B/2B/3B/DH SD
Mon 7/24/23 2:21 PM

Solano is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Solano will take a seat after he went 0-for-8 with six strikeouts while starting two games during the team's series with the White Sox. Willi Castro will slot in at third base while Trevor Larnach starts in left field and bats seventh in the series opener with Seattle.

Donovan Solano
1B/2B/3B/DH SD
Sun 7/9/23 10:11 AM

Solano went 3-for-4 with three doubles and one RBI in Saturday's 6-2 loss against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Solano doubled in each of his first three trips to the plate, with the last one scoring Byron Buxton in the sixth to bring Minnesota within four runs of the Orioles. The 35-year-old infielder has now hit safely in five straight games while registering two three-hit performances over that stretch. He's batting a robust .409 in July with seven extra-base hits, three RBI and three runs scored.

Donovan Solano
1B/2B/3B/DH SD
Wed 7/5/23 3:51 AM

Solano went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
He went back-to-back with Byron Buxton in the fifth inning off Zack Greinke, giving Solano his fourth homer of the year -- all of which have come since June 11. The 35-year-old isn't quite an everyday player for the Twins, but he's found his way into the lineup more often than not, and since the beginning of June he's slashing .280/.404/.500 with 11 RBI and 12 runs in 29 games.

Donovan Solano
1B/2B/3B/DH SD
Mon 6/26/23 9:06 AM

Solano went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk in Sunday's win over the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Solano kicked off the scoring after he got a hold of a hanging sweeper from Michael Lorenzen and sent it over the left field wall. Solano now has all three of his home runs this year over his last 13 games, a span during which he also boasts an impressive 12:7 BB:K. The 35-year-old has been one of the Twins' best hitters this season, slashing .277/.381/.397 with 16 extra-base hits, 19 RBI, 18 runs scored and a 26:45 BB:K over 215 plate appearances. He continues to hit toward the top of the order versus lefties but has not been able to maintain a consistent spot against righties.

Donovan Solano
1B/2B/3B/DH SD
Wed 6/21/23 2:55 PM

Solano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Solano's brief run as a regular in the Minnesota lineup appears to have come to an end; he's now hit the bench for three straight matchups versus right-handed starting pitchers. Though he should retain a prominent spot in the lineup when the Twins face left-handed pitchers, Solano looks like he'll be on the odd man out versus righties now that Alex Kirilloff is getting more time at first base after he spent most of last week playing right field.

Donovan Solano
1B/2B/3B/DH SD
Fri 6/16/23 9:56 AM

Solano went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer in Thursday's 8-4 loss against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Solano gave the Twins a 4-1 lead in the second inning with a two-out, three-run homer off Matthew Boyd. Solano has two home runs on the year, both coming in his last four games. The veteran infielder has gone 8-for-19 (.421) with a 1.402 OPS over his last six games. Solano's now slashing a solid .286/.378/.404 with 17 RBI and 17 runs scored through 185 plate appearances this season. He should continue to see regular at-bats in Minnesota thanks to his ability to play multiple infield positions.

Donovan Solano
1B/2B/3B/DH SD
Wed 6/14/23 11:42 AM

Solano will start at third base and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Solano will pick up his 10th start in 11 games Wednesday while he continues to wield a hot bat in June. Through his first 11 games of the month, Solano is slashing .324/.419/.514 with a home run, four doubles, six runs and five RBI. The recent return of Joey Gallo from the injured list has made the Minnesota lineup slightly more crowded, but Solano's ability to handle three infield spots as well as designated hitter will continue to give him multiple pathways to playing time. Expect manager Rocco Baldelli to find a way to get Solano's bat in the lineup until the veteran starts to cool down.