Astudillo (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Pensacola, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Astudillo (oblique) started swinging a bat before Monday's game, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports

Astudillo's oblique issue is fairly significant and he isn't close to returning to baseball activities, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

The Twins placed Astudillo on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left oblique strain.

Astudillo was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.

Astudillo will be sent down to Triple-A Rochester ahead of Saturday's game against the Tigers, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Astudillo went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's win over the Rays.

Astudillo will start at third base and bat fifth Wednesday against the Angels.

Astudillo (hamstring) will start at catcher and lead off in Sunday's game against the Tigers, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

Astudillo (hamstring) worked out Tuesday and could be activated from the DL before Wednesday's game or Friday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Manager Rocco Baldelli acknowledged that Astudillo (hamstring) isn't certain to be activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday when first eligible, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. "We'd like to get [Astudillo] outside and take some ground balls," Baldelli said. "That has been difficult, with the field being tarped and not being able to do that. I really don't have any new news on that because he's really done everything we've needed him to do in the training room...I can't tell you when he's coming off the IL. I can't tell you it's going to be 10 days, but I don't think it's going to be that long."

Astudillo (hamstring) ran in the outfield Wednesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

Astudillo was placed on the 10-day injured list following Saturday's game against the Orioles with a left hamstring strain, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Astudillo exited Saturday's game against the Orioles with left hamstring tightness, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Astudillo left Saturday's game against Baltimore with an apparent injury, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Astudillo will start at first base and bat cleanup Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

Astudillo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Astudillo went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Royals.

Astudillo went 2-for-2 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs Sunday against Cleveland.

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.

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 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.

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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.