Twins' Jose Miranda: Sits for third time in four games
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Miranda is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds,
On the bench for the third time in four games against a right-hander, Miranda looks as though he'll have to settle for more of a part-time role after the Twins recently welcomed Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa back from the injured list. Miranda should still have a regular spot in the lineup against left-handed pitching.
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Twins' Jose Miranda: Hitting bench Wednesday
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Miranda is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
Miranda will hit the bench after he had started in each of the Twins' first 10 games of September while slashing .268/.268/.341. Though he's not locked into a full-time role at any one spot in the Minnesota lineup, Miranda should continue to benefit from near-everyday playing time while moving between first base, third base and designated hitter.
Miranda will start at first base and bat second in Sunday's game against the Royals.
Miranda will pick up his eighth consecutive start and has moved between both corner-infield spots in addition to designated hitter during that stretch. His entry into the lineup Sunday comes while Carlos Santana (illness) is on the bench, but the Twins could make Miranda a priority ahead of Santana once the latter player is healthy again. Dating back to the beginning of August, Santana is hitting just .196, while Miranda has upheld a .252 batting average during that same timeframe.
Miranda is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Royals.
Miranda has struggled since returning from the injured list late last month, slashing only .200/.238/.275 in 12 games. Carlos Santana and Royce Lewis will occupy the corner-infield spots for the Twins on Monday, and Matt Wallner will start at designated hitter.
Miranda is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.
Miranda will get the night off Monday against Kyle Hendricks and the Cubs. Royce Lewis will play third base while Matt Wallner operates as the Twins' designated hitter.
