Nick Punto
Contract: Signed through 2010, with club option for 2011.
- Height: 5-9
- Weight: 192 lbs
- Born: Nov 8, 1977
- Debut: September 9, 2001
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
September 23, 2009
Nick Punto helped lead the Twins in tonight's 8-6 win at Chicago, as he went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored. He hit a single and a double, and also swiped a base.
Our View:
Punto is hitting well, as he recorded two hits in two of his last three games, and is batting .327 in September. He stole six bases this month as well.
July 28, 2009
Nick Punto drove in two for the Twins on Tuesday as they got the best of Mark Buehrle and the White Sox by a score of 5-3. Punto went 1-for-3 with a run scored to go along with his two driven in.
Our View:
The Twins' offense didn't do much big damage against the Sox tonight, but they did enough to get the win. Punto is known more for his defense than his bat, and with the Twins looking to acquire a middle infielder his at-bats could see a large decrease going forward.
July 19, 2009
Nick Punto led the way for the Twins' offense on Sunday, but his team still fell to the Rangers in 12 innings. Punto went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in the contest.
Our View:
Punto homered to tie the game at one in the top of the third, and the Twins ended up taking the lead 3-1 before the Rangers tallied four straight runs for the victory. The homer was Punto's first of the year, and fantasy owners shouldn't expect many more this season from the Twins' infielder.
July 3, 2009
According to MLBlogs.com, Nick Punto (lower back) is back in the lineup Friday night as expected.
Our View:
Punto left Wednesday's game with a tight lower back, but the injury has subsided and he's fine to get back into lineups.
July 2, 2009
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that Nick Punto (lower back) expects to be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.
Our View:
Punto left Wednesday's game with tightness in his lower back after being run into on a controversial slide by the Royals' Jose Guillen. Punto shouldn't miss any additional time though.
July 1, 2009
Nick Punto left Wednesday's game against Kansas City in the seventh inning due to tightness in his lower back, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
The severity of the ailment is yet to be disclosed. We will keep you posted when Punto's status is updated.
June 28, 2009
According to MLB.com, Nick Punto is out of the starting lineup for the fifth straight game Sunday with bruised ribs.
Our View:
Punto injured the ribs diving back into first base against the Astros last Saturday and has yet to recover. Manager Ron Gardenhire expressed some hope though and thinks that Punto will get back in the lineup Monday against the Royals. He is currently available to pinch run.
June 25, 2009
Nick Punto's MRI results revealed no structural damage in his bruised ribcage, according to the Star Tribune.
Our View:
Punto will rejoin the club in St. Louis tomorrow, and he is considered day-to-day. He has missed three of the last four games with the injury.
June 24, 2009
Nick Punto remains out of the Twins' lineup for tonight's game at Milwaukee while dealing with bruised ribs, according to the Star Tribune.
Our View:
Punto is considered day-to-day, and should remain held out of fantasy lineups until further notice. He is being sent back to Minnesota for an MRI.
June 23, 2009
Nick Punto is in the Twins' lineup for tonight's game at Milwaukee after exited Saturday's game with bruised ribs, according to MLBblogs.com.
Our View:
Punto is a light hitter, and is only worth consideration for deeper fantasy leagues. He only has 11 homers over 2002 career at-bats.
June 21, 2009
The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that Nick Punto injured his ribs in Saturday's game against the Astros and is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest.
Our View:
Punto is apparently very sore, but the team feels he can avoid a trip to the DL. He is replaced at second by Matt Tolbert.
June 11, 2009
As expected, Nick Punto has been activated from the 15-day DL following his recovery from a strained groin, according to the Star Tribune. Alexi Casilla was sent down to Triple-A as the corresponding move.
Our View:
Punto is a quality utility man, but his fantasy value remains limited while fighting for playing time.
June 11, 2009
MLB.com reports that Nick Punto will return from the DL on Friday. He has been out with a strained groin since May 28.
Our View:
He may replace Alexi Casilla on the roster as Matt Tolbert seems to be outplaying Casilla lately. Punto probably won't have an everyday job, but will resume his typical utility role. Look for him to play most of his games at second base.
June 6, 2009
According to the Star-Tribune, Nick Punto says he will return from the DL as soon as he's eligible.
Our View:
Punto suffered a strained groin on May 28th, but has recovered quickly and should rejoin the team for their series against the Cubs on June 12th.
May 30, 2009
The AP reports that Nick Punto was placed on the 15-day DL due to a right groin strain. Alexi Casilla was activated from Triple-A to take his place on the roster. Brendan Harris will replace Punto at shortstop and Casilla will stick at second base.
Our View:
Punto has been terrible this season as he is hitting a mere .187 through 123 at bats. He hit .284 last season and the Twins would love to see him regain that form. The utility player is not expected to miss much more than 15 days.
May 29, 2009
According to MLBlogs.com, Nick Punto is on the bench Friday due to a strained groin.
Our View:
The Twins gave him the day of to try and rest his ailing groin, but he'll probably need a few more until he's up to snuff. He looks like he'll avoid the DL though.
May 4, 2009
It does not appear that Nick Punto will face any discipline for bumping umpire Mike Estabrook on Saturday after being called out at third base, according to the Star Tribune. Umpire crew chief Tim Tschida said, "The contact was accidental on both parts. If Punto had not gathered himself immediately, he would have been ejected from the game. As soon as it happened, Nick backed off right away."
Our View:
Punto is only hitting .224 over 67 at-bats, but has only made one fielding error over 19 starts.
March 22, 2009
Nick Punto was 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-6 win over the Blue Jays.
Our View:
Punto will be the Twins starting shortstop this season, but he will also have eligibility at second base in most leagues. He has alternated good seasons with poor ones throughout his stint with the Twins and last year was a good one. Although his numbers won't blow you away, he could be a decent middle infield option in AL-only formats.
March 18, 2009
Nick Punto is expected to return to the lineup Friday against the Yankees, according to the Star Tribune. He has been recovering from a shoulder ailment.
Our View:
Punto is a solid hitter, and should swipe enough bases to be useful as a speed option for AL-only leagues.
March 12, 2009
Nick Punto will have additional X-rays on his elbow after prolonged and continuous swelling, according to the Star Tribune. Punto was hit by a pitch Tuesday ini the WBC.
Our View:
Punto has value to the Twins organization, but fantasy-wise is little more than a decent stolen base option in AL-only leagues.
March 12, 2009
Nick Punto was struck by a pitch on the elbow Tuesday in the WBC, but his X-rays came back negative and he is expected to report to camp with the Twins today, according to the Star Tribune.
Our View:
Punto will provide little more than a decent speed option, and should be left for AL-only leagues. He averages 16 steals over his last three seasons.
March 4, 2009
Nick Punto had a nice day as Italy defeated the Florida Marlins 5-1 Wednesday. The Twins' shortstop was 2-for-5 with an RBI.
Our View:
Punto has little overall fantasy value other than being able to chip in the odd steal here and there. He is likely nothing more than a middle infield option in AL-only leagues.
February 25, 2009
Nick Punto went 0-for-3 on Wednesday to begin his spring.
Our View:
Punto is favored to be the Twins' shortstop on opening day, but he doesn't have much fantasy value as he's a much stronger player on defense.
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