Astudillo will break camp with the Twins, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Astudillo will compete with Ehire Adrianza and Ronald Torreyes for the backup third base role to Marwin Gonzalez while Miguel Sano is sidelined for a month due to a foot injury, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Astudillo will play third base Tuesday against the Rays, not shortstop as an incorrect early lineup suggested, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Astudillo will start Tuesday's game against the Rays at shortstop, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Astudillo went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and a two-run homer in Saturday's spring loss to the Nationals.

Astudillo will be given a chance to win a spot on the 25-man roster as a utility player, chief baseball officer Derek Falvey told TheAthletic.com. "He's clearly put himself in a position to be a major-league player and bounce around, potentially play multiple positions. Him playing other positions is valuable," said Falvey.

Astudillo will report to spring training Saturday.

Astudillo has not arrived at spring training yet due to visa issues, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Astudillo isn't in the starting lineup for the second half of Friday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Astudillo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Astudillo went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Tigers.

Astudillo got the start at catcher and hit ninth Wednesday, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 4-3 win over the Cleveland.

Astudillo was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

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Minnesota Twins catcher Willians Astudillo has been demoted to Triple-A to make room for the return of Logan Morrison. Astudillo, who is listed as catcher, played anything but in the majors, making appearances in the outfield, second and third base. He even saw some time as a pitcher during a blow out. Astudillo is one of the more interesting players in baseball as he rarely walks or strikes out. He'll likely get an opportunity later in the season.

The Twins optioned Astudillo to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

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Minnesota Twins catcher Willians Astudillo has only been in the majors for three games, but since being called up on June 29 the 26-year-old has done nothing but hit. The struggling Twins called up the versatile player after he'd spent nine years in the minors and so far, so good. In those three games, he's batted .455 with three runs batted in. He also hasn't struck out yet. All in all, Astudillo seems like someone worth putting on fantasy watch lists, especially considering he plays the ever-frustrating catcher position. And if the Twins continue to score, Astudillo's value will continue to rise and he won't last on the waiver wire. Those in two-catcher leagues should definitely scoop Astudillo up before he becomes a known commodity. He will face Junior Guerra and the Brewers on Tuesday.

Astudillo will be promoted to the major leagues for the first time in his career Friday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Astudillo is impressing the Twins' organization at Triple-A Rochester and is on the doorstep of the majors after Jason Castro went down for the year with a torn meniscus, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Astudillo agreed to a minor-league contract with the Twins on Thursday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Astudillo signed a minor league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.

Astudillo batted 7-for-16 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs in spring training with the Braves this year.

Astudillo signed a minor league deal with the Braves on Monday, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.

Astudillo has filed for free agency, Baseball America reports.