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Nick Punto #8 | Shortstop | Minnesota Twins
Height: 5-9    Weight: 192    Throws: R    Bats: S
Born: Nov 8, 1977, San Diego, CA
Contract: Signed through 2008.
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July 23, 2008
Nick Punto returned to the Twins' lineup Tuesday following his battle with a finger injury, according to the Star Tribune.
July 22, 2008
Nick Punto, who is recovering from his finger ailment, was available to come off the Twins' bench if needed Monday, according to the Star Tribune.
July 21, 2008
Nick Punto played catch and hit balls off a tee on Sunday while testing the sore knuckle on his left ring finger, according to the Star Tribune. Manager Ron Gardenhire noted that he made enough progress to possibly play Monday.
July 18, 2008
The Twins are reporting infielder Nick Punto is likely to miss an entire weekend of action this week due to continued problems with his left ring finger, according to MLB.com.
July 13, 2008
Nick Punto has a sprained knuckle on his left ring finger and he will likely not play today, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
July 12, 2008
Nick Punto has been scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Tigers due to a strained left ring finger, according to the AP.
June 25, 2008
Nick Punto was not in the starting lineup in his first game back from the disabled list. Punto was activated from the DL on Tuesday following a bout with a strained left hamstring.
June 24, 2008
Nick Punto has been activated from the DL following his bout with a strained left hamstring, according to the Star Tribune. The team sent infielder Matt Macri back to Triple-A Rochester to free up a roster spot. Manager Ron Gardenhire said, "We'll mix and match and see what happens. See how Punto's feeling out there. Punto brings a little more versatility in the middle, a little more range, but Brendan Harris has been doing pretty good."
June 22, 2008
Nick Punto will be activated prior to the team's game with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. Matt Macri was sent to Triple-A Rochester to create space on the roster.
June 21, 2008
Nick Punto's rehab assignment is going well, manager Ron Gardenhire told MLB.com. Punto, who is recovering from a strained left hamstring, will play one more game for Single-A Fort Myers before being activated.
June 17, 2008
The Twins are reporting infielder Nick Punto could be back in action as early as Tuesday, according to MLB.com.
June 11, 2008
Nick Punto could possibly be ready to rejoin the team when he's eligible to come off the DL on June 21, according to MLB.com. He is coming back from a left hamstring injury.
June 5, 2008
Nick Punto was placed on the DL on Thursday due to a strained left hamstring, according to the Miami Herald. Infielder Matt Macri was recalled from Triple-A to fill the open roster spot.
June 2, 2008
Nick Punto tweaked his left hamstring on Saturday, which is why he was out of the lineup on Sunday and Monday. He hopes to be ready for Tuesday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
June 2, 2008
Nick Punto is not in the lineup on Monday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune notes. The infielder didn't play on Sunday due to general soreness, and he is coming off a DL stint (hamstring). Brendan Harris will start at shortstop again.
June 1, 2008
Nick Punto was scratched from the starting lineup on Sunday. He is dealing with general soreness, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Punto was slated to start at shortstop, but Brendan Harris will take his place.
June 1, 2008
Nick Punto started at shortstop on Saturday night, and although he committed a costly error, he could see a lot more time at that spot. "I'm going to see how he does and go from there," manager Ron Gardenhire informs the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "Every day? He'll determine that, but I know what he can do and I know what he does best, and that's defense, and I know you need to catch the ball in the middle of the field."
May 31, 2008
Minnesota infielder Nick Punto has been officially activated from the 15-day disabled list, leading the Twins to designate Howie Clark for assignment, according to the Sports Network.
May 28, 2008
Nick Punto is expected to return from the DL on Saturday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He has been out due to a strained left hamstring. Punto's wife is due to deliver their first child on Friday.
May 27, 2008
Updating an earlier report, Minnesota has decided to keep infielder Nick Punto in Florida to complete his rehab start and he will not rejoin the team in Kansas City, according to MLB.com.
May 27, 2008
Minnesota infielder Nick Punto is progressing nicely in his rehabilitation and could be back this week, according to the Sports Xchange.
May 21, 2008
Nick Punto will go to Single-A Fort Myers on Friday to begin his rehab stint, which is not expected to last longer than a week, according to MLB.com. He is coming back from a hamstring injury. "It's just about getting to that full-speed run," Punto said. "It's getting a little better every day, the running part."
May 10, 2008
The Twins have placed 3B Nick Punto on the 15-day disabled list with a hamstring injury, according to SLAM Sports.
May 8, 2008
Nick Punto was scratched for Thursday action due to cramps in his left hamstring, according to the Star Tribune. Cold weather was expected in Chicago today (it is currently 51 degrees) and Punto was benched as a precaution.
April 12, 2008
Nick Punto will start in place of Mike Lamb at third base tonight, according to the Star Tribune. Lamb is nursing a foot ailment, and is listed as day-to-day.
March 25, 2008
Nick Punto suffered through his worst day of spring training against the Pirates on Tuesday, as he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. He also made a fielding error. His spring average dipped to .125 and hopefully he can end spring training on a high note.
March 12, 2008
Nick Punto went 0-for-2 with a walk on Tuesday, leaving him at 1-for-13 (.077) for the spring. Punto has AL-only value, but very little.