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Twins' James Outman: Out of Thursday's lineup
James Outman is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rangers.The left-handed-hitting Outman had started three of the past four games against righties, but he'll take a seat Thursday as the Rangers send righty Tyler Mahle to the bump. Carson McCusker will be in right field and bat seventh for the Minnesota Twins.
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Twins' James Outman: Idle for series finale
James Outman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.Outman had started the previous three games, going 0-for-8 with six strikeouts and one walk during that stretch. Though two of those starts came against left-handed pitching, Outman will take a seat Sunday while the Guardians send southpaw Joey Cantillo to the bump.
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Twins' James Outman: Goes yard again
James Outman went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Angels.Batting ninth and getting the start in center field while Byron Buxton handled DH duties, Outman took Jose Urena deep in the third inning to get the Minnesota Twins on the board. The 28-year-old outfielder has homered in back-to-back starts for his first long balls with his new club, but his contact issues have followed him from the Dodgers -- over his last 12 games he's batting just .206 (7-for-34) with a 3:14 BB:K.
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Twins' James Outman: Losing playing time to Martin
James Outman will start in center field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Angels.Though he'll stick in the lineup Wednesday while normal center fielder Byron Buxton serves as the Minnesota Twins' designated hitter, the left-handed-hitting Outman had been on the bench in four of the Twins' previous six matchups with right-handed starting pitchers and looks to have moved into a fourth-outfielder role. Austin Martin has produced a .945 OPS since the start of September and has usurped Outman as the team's top option in left field.
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Twins' James Outman: Not in Sunday's lineup
James Outman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.Outman has gone 1-for-16 with a double and two walks in his first six games of September and will head to the bench for Sunday's series finale in Kansas City. Austin Martin is starting in left field and batting second against Royals righty Michael Lorenzen.
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Twins' James Outman: Taking seat Wednesday
James Outman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.Outman will head to the bench after he went 2-for-13 with two walks, one stolen base, two runs and one RBI while starting in each of the past four games. Austin Martin will cover left field and bat ninth Wednesday.
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Twins' James Outman: Taking seat for series finale
James Outman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.Outman was included in the starting nine for the first two contests of the series and went 1-for-7 with a walk, but the left-handed batter will hit the bench for Wednesday's finale while southpaw Eric Lauer toes the rubber for Toronto. Austin Martin will spell Outman in left field.
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Twins' James Outman: Sitting after four straight starts
James Outman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.After starting four straight games and going 3-for-13 with two doubles, two runs, one RBI and a 1:7 BB:K, Outman will head to the bench. Austin Martin will replace Outman in left field and bat ninth.
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Twins' James Outman: Nabbing second straight start
James Outman will start in left field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Tigers.Outman will be awarded a second straight start despite going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Saturday's 8-5 loss. With Alan Roden (thumb) getting shut down for the season, Outman could be in line for an extended trial in a strong-side platoon role.
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Twins' James Outman: Set for Twins debut
The Minnesota Twins recalled James Outman from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.Outman will step onto the active roster after Alan Roden (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Outman figures to compete with Austin Martin for playing time in left field while Roden is sidelined. Outman has spent all of August at Triple-A after being traded from the Dodgers to the Twins, slashing .235/.316/.490 in 57 plate appearances. Outman was reported to be adjusting his swing while with St. Paul after he went 4-for-39 (.103) in big-league action with the Dodgers this season.