Alan Roden, recently acquired by the Minnesota Twins at the trade deadline, will miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to a thumb injury, limiting his opportunity to prove himself with his new team. The Twins placed the 25-year-old outfielder on the 60-day injured list after he sustained a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb, effectively ending his campaign early.
Considering Surgery Following Consultation with Specialist
Following the diagnosis, Roden met with a hand specialist on Monday and is seriously contemplating surgery to address the injury. He explained the decision, stressing the benefits of surgery for a reliable recovery timeline.
“I think surgery is probably the best option, just in terms of the predictable outcomes and timeframe to get me back swinging,”
he told The Minnesota Star Tribune’s Bobby Nightengale.
Details of Injury and Performance With Twins
Roden injured his thumb while making a play at the left-field wall in Minnesota, with the injury worsening after sliding into home base the previous Thursday. After joining the Twins in the trade that also involved Kendry Rojas going to Minnesota in exchange for reliever Louis Varland and infielder Ty France, Roden appeared in 12 games. During that stretch, he recorded six hits and one home run, finishing with a batting average of .158 and an OPS of .463.
Roden’s Outlook Despite Early Setback
While disappointed to end his season prematurely, Roden remains optimistic about his recovery and future career. He anticipates a normal offseason, assuming he follows through with the surgery and rehabilitation.
“The way things turned out, it’s a bummer for me to not be able to play the rest of the season, but you can only go forward, rehab it and then hopefully come back better than ever,”
he told Nightengale.
Background on Roden’s Rookie Season with Blue Jays
Before the trade, Roden was the Toronto Blue Jays’ third-round pick in 2022 but faced challenges in earning consistent major league playing time. He began the season on the Blue Jays’ opening roster but alternated between triple-A and the majors throughout the year. Roden finished his rookie season with 43 games played for Toronto, posting a slash line of .204/.283/.306, with one home run, five doubles, and eight RBIs.
Looking Ahead for Roden and the Twins
Alan Roden’s injury and potential thumb surgery mark a significant hurdle in what had been a pivotal season for the young outfielder. His recovery process will be closely watched by the Twins as they evaluate his future role with the club. Successfully overcoming this setback could allow Roden to return stronger and contribute meaningfully in the upcoming season.