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.
Miranda is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
Miranda sat out Monday's 15-2 loss after he was struck in the head by a pitch a day earlier in Detroit, but he returned to the lineup for Tuesday's 2-0 loss, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. The Twins haven't indicated that Miranda experienced any setbacks in his return to the lineup, so his absence from the starting nine Wednesday is likely just maintenance-related.
Miranda (head) is batting cleanup and playing third base against the Mets on Tuesday.
Miranda was hit by a pitch in the head Sunday against Detroit, but after clearing concussion protocols and resting Monday, the 26-year-old is back in the Twins' starting nine. Miranda is amid a breakout year, logging a .884 OPS and a 13.5 percent strikeout rate.
Miranda (head) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.
Miranda was cleared of a concussion after being hit in the helmet by a pitch in the first inning of Sunday's 5-0 win over the Tigers, but he'll be given at least one day off to recover from a head contusion. Manuel Margot will get a turn as the Twins' designated hitter while Miranda rests up.
Miranda cleared the preliminary concussion protocol and was diagnosed with a head contusion after being hit by a pitch Sunday against the Tigers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Miranda was struck in the head by a fastball during the opening inning, and the pitch appeared to hit the ear flap of his helmet. The 26-year-old should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated, but avoiding a concussion on the initial diagnosis is certainly an encouraging sign for his outlook.
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Twins' Jose Miranda: Departs after scary HBP
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Miranda exited Sunday's game against the Tigers after being hit by a pitch in the head, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
The pitch appeared to hit Miranda in the ear flap of his helmet, and he was able to leave the field under his own power after a couple minutes. The 26-year-old will likely go through concussion testing and should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.
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Twins' Jose Miranda: Reinstated from IL
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The Twins reinstated Miranda (back) from the 10-day injured list Saturday.
Miranda went 3-for-6 with two walks during his two-game rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul and checked out fine after going through a pregame workout with the Twins on Friday, so he will now officially return from the injured list. The 26-year-old infielder has yet to play a game in the second half, though he had turned in a cool .515 batting average and 1.300 OPS through 35 plate appearances in July before getting injured. Edouard Julien was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Twins' Jose Miranda: Not activated just yet
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Miranda (back) will not be activate prior to Friday's game in Detroit but could return Saturday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Miranda has rejoined the Twins following a brief rehab assignment and will go through a workout pregame Friday. As long as that goes well, it sounds like he'll be back in the lineup Saturday. Miranda has yet to play during the second half due to a lower-back strain.
