Gonzalez will start at third base and bat fifth Sunday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez is making his 10th straight start Sunday and his second in a row at third base in place of Josh Donaldson (calf), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. The Twins haven't provided a clear timeline for Donaldson's return, but Gonzalez still makes for an intriguing short-term pickup in the majority of leagues while he's swinging a hot bat. Gonzalez has recorded multi-hit games in three of his last four starts and is slashing .350/.435/.500 through 46 plate appearances on the season.

Gonzalez started his third consecutive game at third base and went 0-for-3 with a walk in Monday's win over Pittsburgh. He's 3-for-9 in his last three games.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez has been getting time at third base with Josh Donaldson sidelined with a calf injury. Donaldson isn't expected to return to the lineup until at least Wednesday.

Gonzalez started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's exhibition loss to the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez looked set to start at first base when the regular season began when Miguel Sano was out with COVID-19. With Sano back, Gonzalez may begin the season in right field with Byron Buxton working his way back from a foot injury and Max Kepler moving to center field. Either way, Gonzalez should keep his near everyday spot in the lineup again this season while rotating positions based on other player's off days and injuries.

Gonzalez has been getting playing time at first base during summer camp with Miguel Sano sidelined with Covid-19, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez was limited in the early stages of spring training while working back from a minor right knee procedure he required in October. With the layoff, he's back to full speed. If Sano, who is asymptomatic, isn't able to return or be ready for the start of the 60-game regular season, Gonzalez could get regular duty at first base. Gonzalez will likely keep his near everyday spot in the lineup again this season but rotating positions based on other player's off days and injuries.

Gonzalez, who was working his way back from an offseason knee procedure, should be fully up to speed by the time the season starts, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He had only played in three spring games, going 3-for-7 with one home run and one strikeout, and had been gradually getting acclimated with playing the outfield. However, this time off will allow him to get to where he needs to be from a physical standpoint, particularly with regard to his outfield defense.

Gonzalez (knee) will start at second base and bat eighth in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old will be making his spring debut after he was limited in the early stages of camp while working back from the minor right knee procedure he required in October. Assuming Gonzalez experiences nothing more than minor soreness in the knee this spring, he should avoid the injured list to begin the regular season. Gonzalez is expected to serve as the Twins' top utility man in 2020, a role that should afford him a handful of starts per week.

Gonzalez is taking part in daily rehab sessions after undergoing a minor procedure on his right knee in October, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

He's going to miss Minnesota's annual TwinsFest next weekend as a result, but it doesn't sound like an injury that will be a significant issue when spring training begins. Still, monitor his progress. Gonzalez is set to return to a utility role after the Twins signed Josh Donaldson with Miguel Sano moving to first base. The Twins will still likely give him regular duty at different positions to give other players rest, as they did last year. He'll also get regular playing time when a starter is injured.

Gonzalez (oblique) will bat seventh and play left field in Game 1 of the ALDS on Friday against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez returns from an oblique strain to start for the first time since Sept. 22. He recorded a .264/.322/.414 slash line in his first season in Minnesota and should fill a regular role in the back half of the lineup during the playoffs.

Gonzalez (oblique) is on the Twins' ALDS roster.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez missed the final week of the regular season with a tight right oblique, partially in a bid to rest him up for the playoffs. He appears to be good to go now and should fill an important role in the Twins' postseason campaign.

Gonzalez (oblique) won't play Sunday against the Royals but appears on track for Game 1 of the ALDS against the Yankees on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez hasn't seen game action since Sept. 22 due to the oblique injury, but manager Rocco Baldelli indicated he was potentially available to return this weekend. The Twins secured the AL Central crown Wednesday, so there was no real reason to risk rushing back the 30-year-old. Gonzalez's status should receive an update by mid-week as he figures to ramp up his workouts in preparation for the playoff opener.