Matt Wallner

The Twins have placed Matt Wallner on the 10-day IL with an oblique strain.

Fantasy Impact

Wallner suffered the left oblique strain in Tuesday's game against Miami. Austin Martin was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Matt Wallner left Tuesday's game early with a hip injury.

Fantasy Impact

Wallner will likely continue to be evaluated into Wednesday. He can be considered as day-to-day.

Matt Wallner is out of the starting lineup for the Twins Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Wallner will head to the bench for the start of the series with the Marlins. Manuel Margot will start in right field and bat leadoff.

Matt Wallner went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Twins' 6-4 victory over the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

His solo shot contributed crucially to the team's win, marking his 13th homer of the season. Despite a high strikeout rate of .364, Wallner's power numbers remain impressive, with a .401 wOBA indicating strong offensive production. His ability to draw walks at a .100 rate also helps offset some concerns about his contact rate. Fantasy managers should value Wallner for his power potential, especially in formats that reward extra-base hits and home runs, though his high strikeout rate could be a drag on his batting average.

Matt Wallner went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, and three RBI in the Twins' 10-5 victory over the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

His performance today, featuring key extra-base hits, underscores his potential value in fantasy leagues, particularly in formats that reward power hitting. Despite a concerning strikeout rate of 0.366, Wallner's ability to contribute significantly in the RBI and home run categories cannot be ignored. His wOBA of .399 suggests he's been quite effective when making contact, though his high BABIP of .389 might indicate some regression could be on the horizon. Fantasy managers should consider Wallner a high-risk, high-reward option, especially useful in deeper leagues or as a streaming option against favorable pitching matchups.