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| The Twins will be cautious with Nick Punto as he is coming off minor wrist surgery, according to MLBblogs.com. |
Our View: The club noted that there is no rush for him to be 100 percent. The veteran infielder is expected to be good to go for opening day, barring a setback with his wrist.
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| Nick Punto will have minor surgery performed on his wrist today, according to the Pioneer Press' Kelsie Smith. |
Our View: The web-gem extraordinaire is expected to be fully recovered by the time position players report for Minnesota later this offseason.
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| Nick Punto helped lead the Twins in tonight's 8-6 win at Chicago, as he went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored. He hit a single and a double, and also swiped a base. |
Our View: Punto is hitting well, as he recorded two hits in two of his last three games, and is batting .327 in September. He stole six bases this month as well.
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| Nick Punto drove in two for the Twins on Tuesday as they got the best of Mark Buehrle and the White Sox by a score of 5-3. Punto went 1-for-3 with a run scored to go along with his two driven in. |
Our View: The Twins' offense didn't do much big damage against the Sox tonight, but they did enough to get the win. Punto is known more for his defense than his bat, and with the Twins looking to acquire a middle infielder his at-bats could see a large decrease going forward.
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| Nick Punto led the way for the Twins' offense on Sunday, but his team still fell to the Rangers in 12 innings. Punto went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in the contest. |
Our View: Punto homered to tie the game at one in the top of the third, and the Twins ended up taking the lead 3-1 before the Rangers tallied four straight runs for the victory. The homer was Punto's first of the year, and fantasy owners shouldn't expect many more this season from the Twins' infielder.
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| According to MLBlogs.com, Nick Punto (lower back) is back in the lineup Friday night as expected. |
Our View: Punto left Wednesday's game with a tight lower back, but the injury has subsided and he's fine to get back into lineups.
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| The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Nick Punto (lower back) expects to be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers. |
Our View: Punto left Wednesday's game with tightness in his lower back after being run into on a controversial slide by the Royals' Jose Guillen. Punto shouldn't miss any additional time though.
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| Nick Punto left Wednesday's game against Kansas City in the seventh inning due to tightness in his lower back, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: The severity of the ailment is yet to be disclosed. We will keep you posted when Punto's status is updated.
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| According to MLB.com, Nick Punto is out of the starting lineup for the fifth straight game Sunday with bruised ribs. |
Our View: Punto injured the ribs diving back into first base against the Astros last Saturday and has yet to recover. Manager Ron Gardenhire expressed some hope though and thinks that Punto will get back in the lineup Monday against the Royals. He is currently available to pinch run.
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| Nick Punto's MRI results revealed no structural damage in his bruised ribcage, according to the Star Tribune. |
Our View: Punto will rejoin the club in St. Louis tomorrow, and he is considered day-to-day. He has missed three of the last four games with the injury.
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| Nick Punto remains out of the Twins' lineup for tonight's game at Milwaukee while dealing with bruised ribs, according to the Star Tribune. |
Our View: Punto is considered day-to-day, and should remain held out of fantasy lineups until further notice. He is being sent back to Minnesota for an MRI.
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| Nick Punto is in the Twins' lineup for tonight's game at Milwaukee after exited Saturday's game with bruised ribs, according to MLBblogs.com. |
Our View: Punto is a light hitter, and is only worth consideration for deeper fantasy leagues. He only has 11 homers over 2002 career at-bats.
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| The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that Nick Punto injured his ribs in Saturday's game against the Astros and is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest. |
Our View: Punto is apparently very sore, but the team feels he can avoid a trip to the DL. He is replaced at second by Matt Tolbert.
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| As expected, Nick Punto has been activated from the 15-day DL following his recovery from a strained groin, according to the Star Tribune. Alexi Casilla was sent down to Triple-A as the corresponding move. |
Our View: Punto is a quality utility man, but his fantasy value remains limited while fighting for playing time.
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| MLB.com reports that Nick Punto will return from the DL on Friday. He has been out with a strained groin since May 28. |
Our View: He may replace Alexi Casilla on the roster as Matt Tolbert seems to be outplaying Casilla lately. Punto probably won't have an everyday job, but will resume his typical utility role. Look for him to play most of his games at second base.
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| According to the Star-Tribune, Nick Punto says he will return from the DL as soon as he's eligible. |
Our View: Punto suffered a strained groin on May 28th, but has recovered quickly and should rejoin the team for their series against the Cubs on June 12th.
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| The AP reports that Nick Punto was placed on the 15-day DL due to a right groin strain. Alexi Casilla was activated from Triple-A to take his place on the roster. Brendan Harris will replace Punto at shortstop and Casilla will stick at second base. |
Our View: Punto has been terrible this season as he is hitting a mere .187 through 123 at bats. He hit .284 last season and the Twins would love to see him regain that form. The utility player is not expected to miss much more than 15 days.
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| According to MLBlogs.com, Nick Punto is on the bench Friday due to a strained groin. |
Our View: The Twins gave him the day of to try and rest his ailing groin, but he'll probably need a few more until he's up to snuff. He looks like he'll avoid the DL though.
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| It does not appear that Nick Punto will face any discipline for bumping umpire Mike Estabrook on Saturday after being called out at third base, according to the Star Tribune. Umpire crew chief Tim Tschida said, "The contact was accidental on both parts. If Punto had not gathered himself immediately, he would have been ejected from the game. As soon as it happened, Nick backed off right away." |
Our View: Punto is only hitting .224 over 67 at-bats, but has only made one fielding error over 19 starts.
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| Nick Punto was 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-6 win over the Blue Jays. |
Our View: Punto will be the Twins starting shortstop this season, but he will also have eligibility at second base in most leagues. He has alternated good seasons with poor ones throughout his stint with the Twins and last year was a good one. Although his numbers won't blow you away, he could be a decent middle infield option in AL-only formats.
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| Nick Punto is expected to return to the lineup Friday against the Yankees, according to the Star Tribune. He has been recovering from a shoulder ailment. |
Our View: Punto is a solid hitter, and should swipe enough bases to be useful as a speed option for AL-only leagues.
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| Nick Punto will have additional X-rays on his elbow after prolonged and continuous swelling, according to the Star Tribune. Punto was hit by a pitch Tuesday ini the WBC. |
Our View: Punto has value to the Twins organization, but fantasy-wise is little more than a decent stolen base option in AL-only leagues.
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| Nick Punto was struck by a pitch on the elbow Tuesday in the WBC, but his X-rays came back negative and he is expected to report to camp with the Twins today, according to the Star Tribune. |
Our View: Punto will provide little more than a decent speed option, and should be left for AL-only leagues. He averages 16 steals over his last three seasons.
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| Nick Punto had a nice day as Italy defeated the Florida Marlins 5-1 Wednesday. The Twins' shortstop was 2-for-5 with an RBI. |
Our View: Punto has little overall fantasy value other than being able to chip in the odd steal here and there. He is likely nothing more than a middle infield option in AL-only leagues.
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| Nick Punto went 0-for-3 on Wednesday to begin his spring. |
Our View: Punto is favored to be the Twins' shortstop on opening day, but he doesn't have much fantasy value as he's a much stronger player on defense.
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| The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that the Twins are still exploring options at shortstop, despite recently re-signing Nick Punto. |
Our View: Should the roster stay as is, Punto would likely be the opening day starter at the position. He hit .284 last season and is a career .252 hitter. H e has more value on the defensive end.
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| Nick Punto has signed a two-year deal with a club option for 2011 to remain with the Twins, according to the Sports Network. GM Bill Smith said, "Nick has been an important part of the Twins success for the past five years. He provides great defense up the middle and brings leadership and energy to our lineup."
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Our View: He had other suitors, like the Phillies, but opted for Minnesota as he looks to be the starting shortstop with Adam Everett headed to Detroit.
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| Nick Punto is on the Tigers' radar, according to MLive.com. |
Our View: The Tigers are looking for an affordable upgrade at shortstop, and Punto is on their list of targets, though they are believed to prefer Adam Everett.
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| Nick Punto is on the Diamondbacks' radar as an option at second base, according to the Arizona Republic. |
Our View: The team still likes Ramon Vazquez, but he wants two guaranteed years, rather than one with an option. Punto would be replacing Orlando Hudson, who is expected to depart in free agency.
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| The Star Tribune reports that Nick Punto is at the Winter Meetings in Vegas and will meet with interested clubs, including the Twins. He admitted it would be tough for him to leave the team. |
Our View: The Twins have some interest in bringing him back. He hit .284/.344/.382 with 15 stolen bases. He does not hit for power or drive in runs, so his fantasy usefulness is limited.
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| The Minnesota Twins are going to meet with infielder Nick Punto, as they look to re-sign him, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Our View: Kubel was solid last year in Minnesota, hitting .284/.344/.382 with 15 stolen bases. He does not hit for power or drive in runs, so his fantasy usefulness is limited.
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| Nick Punto is reportedly on the Phillies' radar, according to MyTeamRivals.com. |
Our View: Perhaps the Phillies would like to employ him at second base early in the season while Chase Utley recovers from hip surgery. He would be viewed as an insurance policy as well.
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| There is a rumor that Nick Punto could land in St. Louis, according to MLBTradeRumors.com. |
Our View: He is a free agent and would shore up the Cardinals' middle infield, which is among their top priorities for the off-season. He would also add speed, as he stole 15 bases over 99 games in 2008.
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| The Minnesota Twins have not offered shortstop Nick Punto a contract, but they are still talking with him, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. |
Our View: Minnesota is looking to pay Punto like a utility man instead of the going rate for a starting shortstop, even though that was the role he played much of the year. His fantasy value is limited because of his lack of pop, but he did steal 15 bases in 99 games last year.
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| The Minnesota Twins are said to be leaning towards keeping soon-to-be free agent Nick Punto, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. |
Our View: Punto is a solid part-time player for Minnesota, hitting .284 with two home runs, 28 RBI and 15 steals in 99 games. He has very little fantasy value because of that, but is the type of player major league teams like to have around.
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| Nick Punto went 1-for-3 on Thursday night to boost his average to .288 for the Twins. |
Our View: Punto has a hit in nine of the last 11 games though he has knocked in a measly single run in that time. He is a valuable player to have a on a major league roster, but unless he is swiping bags, he has virtually no value in the fantasy game.
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| Nick Punto is expected to get most of the starts at shortstop now with Alexi Casilla back at second base, according to the Star Tribune. |
Our View: Either way, he remains a middle infielder. Adam Everett is expected to get some starts at shortstop as well.
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| Nick Punto was stifled on Sunday tying a career high with four strikeouts. He’s batting .169 since he came off the disabled list. |
Our View: Who thought Alexi Casilla would be missed so much?
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| Nick Punto returned to the Twins' lineup Tuesday following his battle with a finger injury, according to the Star Tribune. |
Our View: It is good news that he is back in action, but he went 0-for-4 (against the Yankees), and fantasy owners in AL-only leagues should wait until he proves to be effective again before using him.
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| Nick Punto, who is recovering from his finger ailment, was available to come off the Twins' bench if needed Monday, according to the Star Tribune. |
Our View: He went through the full pregame workout without any issues. He has been a decent option for deeper AL-only leagues, as he holds a .324 average with 18 RBI and 13 runs scored over 36 games of action.
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| Nick Punto played catch and hit balls off a tee on Sunday while testing the sore knuckle on his left ring finger, according to the Star Tribune. Manager Ron Gardenhire noted that he made enough progress to possibly play Monday. |
Our View: It appears that he has avoided the DL, which is good news to the club as he is hitting .324 with 18 RBI and 13 runs scored over 36 games of action.
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| The Twins are reporting infielder Nick Punto is likely to miss an entire weekend of action this week due to continued problems with his left ring finger, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Punto was scheduled to receive a cortisone shot in the knuckle of his sore left ring finger on Friday night. The infielder underwent an MRI and an X-ray on his finger earlier in the day, and it revealed no ligament damage or break in the bones. But the cortisone shot means it will be a couple of days before Punto can return to action, and that leaves the Twins one player short on their bench. Manager Ron Gardenhire still didn't rule out a possible stint on the disabled list for Punto, saying that the Twins will know more by how the infielder's finger feels on Saturday.
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| Nick Punto has a sprained knuckle on his left ring finger and he will likely not play today, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. |
Our View: Punto is having a solid year for the Twins, hitting .324 with a .383 on-base percentage. It doesn't sound like a serious injury, so he should be okay when play resumes after the All-Star break.
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| Nick Punto has been scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Tigers due to a strained left ring finger, according to the AP. |
Our View: Brendan Harris was accordingly moved from third base to shortstop, and rookie Brian Buscher was penciled in at third. Punto is day-to-day.
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| Nick Punto was not in the starting lineup in his first game back from the disabled list. Punto was activated from the DL on Tuesday following a bout with a strained left hamstring. |
Our View: The Twins entered Tuesday with a six-game winning streak, and Gardenhire didn't want to fix something that wasn't broken.
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| Nick Punto has been activated from the DL following his bout with a strained left hamstring, according to the Star Tribune. The team sent infielder Matt Macri back to Triple-A Rochester to free up a roster spot. Manager Ron Gardenhire said, "We'll mix and match and see what happens. See how Punto's feeling out there. Punto brings a little more versatility in the middle, a little more range, but Brendan Harris has been doing pretty good."
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Our View: Punto will not initially unseat Brendan Harris from the starting gig at shortstop, and he will have to earn it with solid play.
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| Nick Punto will be activated prior to the team's game with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. Matt Macri was sent to Triple-A Rochester to create space on the roster. |
Our View: Punto, who has been dealing with a strained left hamstring that has forced him to the DL on two occasions, will look to find playing time at shortstop with Brendan Harris who has done a solid job filling in for Punto. Neither hitter offers much value except for in deep AL Only leagues.
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| Nick Punto's rehab assignment is going well, manager Ron Gardenhire told MLB.com. Punto, who is recovering from a strained left hamstring, will play one more game for Single-A Fort Myers before being activated. |
Our View: Punto appears set for a return on Tuesday, assuming he suffers no setback tomorrow.
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| The Twins are reporting infielder Nick Punto could be back in action as early as Tuesday, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Manager Ron Gardenhire said Tuesday that Punto, who is currently on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring, played in an intrasquad game in Fort Myers, Fla., earlier in the day. Punto is set to begin a rehab assignment for Class A Fort Myers on Thursday. The plan is to have Punto play three full games for the Miracle and if everything goes well, he will join the team for the series with the Padres. He is eligible to come off the DL on Saturday.
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| Nick Punto could possibly be ready to rejoin the team when he's eligible to come off the DL on June 21, according to MLB.com. He is coming back from a left hamstring injury. |
Our View: Punto is expected to go out on his second rehab stint this weekend.
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| Nick Punto was placed on the DL on Thursday due to a strained left hamstring, according to the Miami Herald. Infielder Matt Macri was recalled from Triple-A to fill the open roster spot. |
Our View: Punto has been a bit part most of the year anyway, and with the hot bat of Alexi Casilla of late, Punto likely wasn't going to see the field too often anyway despite being a favorite of manager Ron Gardenhire.
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| Nick Punto tweaked his left hamstring on Saturday, which is why he was out of the lineup on Sunday and Monday. He hopes to be ready for Tuesday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Our View: Healthy or not, Punto doesn't belong on fantasy rosters.
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| Nick Punto is not in the lineup on Monday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune notes. The infielder didn't play on Sunday due to general soreness, and he is coming off a DL stint (hamstring). Brendan Harris will start at shortstop again. |
Our View: We have to wonder if Punto's hamstring isn't as healed as the Twins hoped.
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| Nick Punto was scratched from the starting lineup on Sunday. He is dealing with general soreness, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Punto was slated to start at shortstop, but Brendan Harris will take his place. |
Our View: We imagine the recent hamstring injury plus the birth of his child on Friday have Punto's head spinning and body hurting. Fantasy owners shouldn't have much interest in the light-hitting infielder.
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| Nick Punto started at shortstop on Saturday night, and although he committed a costly error, he could see a lot more time at that spot. "I'm going to see how he does and go from there," manager Ron Gardenhire informs the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "Every day? He'll determine that, but I know what he can do and I know what he does best, and that's defense, and I know you need to catch the ball in the middle of the field." |
Our View: While Punto was out, Alexi Casilla stepped in at second and shifted Brendan Harris to shortstop. Harris may end up as the odd-man out, although Brendan could rotate in at second, short, and third base. Yeah, it's a bit of a mess right now as Gardenhire tries to find the best combination.
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| Minnesota infielder Nick Punto has been officially activated from the 15-day disabled list, leading the Twins to designate Howie Clark for assignment, according to the Sports Network. |
Our View: Punto had been sidelined since May 8 with a strained left hamstring. Entering Saturday, Punto was batting .265 in 20 games with seven RBIs.
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| Nick Punto is expected to return from the DL on Saturday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He has been out due to a strained left hamstring. Punto's wife is due to deliver their first child on Friday. |
Our View: "Hey, honey, nice job! I gotta run!" Everyone is free to choose their own priorities, but we'd imagine that Punto might want to see his wife and kid for more than a few hours before jumping off the DL.
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| Updating an earlier report, Minnesota has decided to keep infielder Nick Punto in Florida to complete his rehab start and he will not rejoin the team in Kansas City, according to MLB.com. |
Our View: Punto has progressed nicely as he recovers from a strained left hamstring, and early reports indicated the Twins were hoping to see him with the major league club before the weekend. Now the Twins plan to keep Punto in extended spring training until at least Saturday.
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| Minnesota infielder Nick Punto is progressing nicely in his rehabilitation and could be back this week, according to the Sports Xchange. |
Our View: The team reports Punto worked out with the Twins' extended spring training team in Ft. Myers, Florida on Sunday and Monday. He has been on the DL since May 7th with a strained left hamstring, but the Twins believe he could rejoin the team in Kansas City later this week.
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| Nick Punto will go to Single-A Fort Myers on Friday to begin his rehab stint, which is not expected to last longer than a week, according to MLB.com. He is coming back from a hamstring injury. "It's just about getting to that full-speed run," Punto said. "It's getting a little better every day, the running part." |
Our View: Punto's recovery has gone slower than expected, but it appears he should be back before too long.
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| The Twins have placed 3B Nick Punto on the 15-day disabled list with a hamstring injury, according to SLAM Sports. |
Our View: Punto strained his left hamstring during the Twins' trip to Chicago. He attempted to do some running before tonight's game with Boston, but he reported additional pain and thus is on his way to the DL.
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| Nick Punto was scratched for Thursday action due to cramps in his left hamstring, according to the Star Tribune. Cold weather was expected in Chicago today (it is currently 51 degrees) and Punto was benched as a precaution. |
Our View: Brendan Harris covered his spot at second base. Punto is only hitting .250 with no homers and seven RBI over 21 games (with only four runs scored), and shouldn't be in your lineups today anyway.
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| Nick Punto will start in place of Mike Lamb at third base tonight, according to the Star Tribune. Lamb is nursing a foot ailment, and is listed as day-to-day. |
Our View: Punto will bat ninth in the order, and doesn't merit fantasy consideration.
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| Nick Punto suffered through his worst day of spring training against the Pirates on Tuesday, as he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. He also made a fielding error. His spring average dipped to .125 and hopefully he can end spring training on a high note. |
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| Nick Punto went 0-for-2 with a walk on Tuesday, leaving him at 1-for-13 (.077) for the spring. Punto has AL-only value, but very little. |
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| Despite hitting just .205 this season, Nick Punto is still the early favorite to start at second base for the Twins in 2008, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. "If we were to start right now I would say Nick would have a head up on [Alexi Casilla], believe me there," Gardenhire said. "I know what he can do, catch the ball, and make all the plays. So he's got a lead going into spring training, as far as I'm concerned. I hope [Punto] comes out and has a good spring. I like him in my lineup, somewhere. He makes things exciting. But he's got to play [well]. Got to come back and rebound, we all know that." Punto has spent most of this season playing third base. |
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| Nick Punto has likely lost his stranglehold on the starting third base job in Minnesota. Jeff Cirillo has gone six-for-10 in his two most recent starts at third base and, health-permitting, is expected to stay in the lineup regularly at that position. “Punto’s going to play,” manager Ron Gardenhire told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “He can go tto short, he can go everywhere. This just gets [Cirillo] some at-bats, and gives Nicky a breather here. Punto is batting just .225 with 12 stolen bases. |
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| Nick Punto missed his second straight game Wednesday to rest his sore left ankle, according to the Star-Tribune. "He was a little sore when he walked in," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "I think he's getting better, but he said he was sore from doing all the [therapy] He's been doing a lot." |
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| Nick Punto might be able to play Wednesday, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. He's dealing with a sore left ankle, and Ron Gardenhire considers him day-to-day. "It's gotten a lot better the last two days," Punto said. |
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| Nick Punto is expected to miss just one or two more games due to his injured left ankle, according to the AP. An MRI Monday revealed no structural damage in the joint. Punto, who has missed the past two games, will travel with the Twins for their three-game series that begins Tuesday. |
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| Nick Punto is dealing with a left ankle injury, and he may require a trip to the disabled list, according to the Star-Tribune. "It sounds like it could be a trip on the DL," Manager Ron Gardenhire said after Sunday’s game. Punto is expected to undergo an MRI on Monday morning. |
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| Nick Punto was given Saturday off in the hope it will help him snap out of his slow start this season, according to the Pioneer Press. "I feel fine. I'm seeing the ball well," said Punto, who is hitting just .132 thus far. "I'm not getting hits right now, but it's nothing that I'm worried about." |
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| Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Monday that Nick Punto is showing improvement, but he isn't quite ready to return to action, according to the AP. Punto is recovering from a strained right groin. |
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| Nick Punto has a sore hip flexor and will be out a few more days, the Twins official site reports. The team says it's just being cautious, and at the moment Punto isn't a threat to go on the disabled list. |
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| Nick Punto agreed to a two-year, $4.2 million deal with the Twins Friday, according to the AP. He will get $1.8 million this season and $2.4 million in 2008. Punto hit .290 and stole 17 bases in 459 at-bats last year. |
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| Nick Punto has done enough to warrant entering 2007 as the starting third baseman, Ron Gardenhire told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Punto, who's been a regular since the middle of June, is eligible for arbitration after the season. "I enjoy him there," Gardenhire said of Punto. "I enjoy our range. I enjoy our athleticism there." |
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| After missing the last three games with a bruised knee, Nick Punto was back in the lineup on Friday, according to the AP. He went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI. |
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| Nick Punto has missed the last three games with a bruised left knee, but there's a chance he could be back in the lineup tonight, according to the Star-Tribune. "It feels real good," Punto said. "I'm ready." However, it's still possible that manager Ron Gardenhire will call up an infielder from Triple-A just in case Punto isn't ready to go. |
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| Nick Punto missed his third straight game on Thursday, according to the AP. He has been sidelined with a bruised left knee. |
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| Nick Punto, who is dealing with a bruised left knee, could be ready to return for today's game against the Indians, according to the Star-Tribune. "I can't believe how much better it feels," said Punto. He has missed the last two games with the injury. |
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| Manager Ron Gardenhire gave Nick Punto the night off on Saturday, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. It was his first day off in five and a half weeks. Punto has been playing with a sore knee. |
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