Alan Roden

Alan Roden underwent successful surgery on Friday to repair a left thumb injury.

Fantasy Impact

Roden is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for Spring Training. In his absence, James Outman has seen the majority of playing time in left field.

The Minnesota Twins have transferred Alan Roden to the 60-day injured list, officially ending his season.

Fantasy Impact

Roden is scheduled to see a hand specialist on Monday to determine if he needs surgery on the sprained ligament in his left thumb. In his absence, James Outman has seen the majority of playing time in left field.

The Minnesota Twins placed Alan Roden on the injured list Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

An MRI on Roden's left thumb revealed a sprained ligament. In a corresponding move, the Twins recalled James Outman from Triple-A St. Paul. While no timeline has been set for Roden's return, Austin Martin and Kody Clemens are likely to see an increase in playing time in his absence.

Alan Roden had an MRI on Friday reveal he has a sprained ligament on his left thumb.

Fantasy Impact

Roden was scratched from the Minnesota Twins' lineup on Friday due to a sprained thumb ligament. While manager Rocco Baldelli expects Roden to miss some time, the exact timeline for his return is unknown. In his absence, Austin Martin and Kody Clemens are likely to see an increase in playing time.

Twins outfielder Alan Roden has been scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Roden was slated to start in left field and hit seventh. Kody Clemens will start in left field while Edouard Julien draws into the lineup and will play first base in Klemens' stead.