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Why Haven’t the Twins Called Up Matt Wallner?

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Why Haven’t the Twins Called Up Matt Wallner?

Matt Wallner is a left-handed outfielder who plays for the Saints in Triple-A. He was elected to the Futures Game and was named the fifth best prospect in the Twins organization. The team has struggled with injuries and replacement-level players recently. Waller has been playing well at Triple A. He has a .949 OPS against right-handers and .979 OPS vs lefties. Minnesota is in a Central Division race. They are hitting .251/.307/.377 entering play this weekend. Max Kepler, Nick Gordon, Gilberto Celestino, Jake Cave and Kyle Garlick are the corner outfield options.

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