Mon, 16 Feb 2015 13:51:37 -0800

Minnesota Twins OFs Jordan Schafer and Aaron Hicks will be in the running for the starting center field job in 2015, with Schafer potentially being the most major league-ready option for the club. Schafer has had the better career to date, and he played better in 2014, too. Schafer has underperformed in his career, and he's cited a lack of consistent playing time as a result. He hit .285/.345/.362 after joining the Twins last year in less than 150 plate appearances. Schafer provides quickness in the outfield and on the bases, and he's excelled at hitting righties. Hicks, on the other hand, has hit lefties much better in his young career, so the two could make an interesting combination in a platoon in center field.

Fantasy Tip: At first glance and based off their splits, Schafer and Hicks figure to enter the season in a platoon role in center if the Twins plan on keeping Danny Santana at shortstop. Because of that, neither is an attractive option in mixed leagues. Schafer may have the slight edge in AL-only formats, but you have to consider that Byron Buxton may eventually enter the picture at some point this year, which would further complicate matters.

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| Source: 1500ESPN.com - Derek Wetmore

Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:39:39 -0800

Minnesota Twins OF Jordan Schafer agreed to a one-year, $1.55 million contract with the team Friday, Jan. 23, and will avoid arbitration.

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| Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Mike Berardino

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:05:29 -0800

Minnesota Twins OF Jordan Schafer is asking for $1.7 million in arbitration, while the Twins offered $1.4 million.

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| Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - La Velle E. Neal III

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 13:51:29 -0800

Minnesota Twins OF Aaron Hicks and OF Jordan Schafer may split time at center field this season.

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| Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger

Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:23:44 -0700

Minnesota Twins OF Jordan Schafer (elbow) has a nerve issue in his elbow, and he is having trouble swinging the bat. Schafer is considered day-to-day and may not start again this season, but he is available to pinch-run.

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| Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger

Thu, 11 Sep 2014 07:13:00 -0700

Minnesota Twins OFs Danny Santana (back) and Jordan Schafer (ribs) returned to the lineup Thursday, Sept. 11.

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| Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Mike Berardino

Sun, 07 Sep 2014 10:11:33 -0700

Minnesota Twins OF Jordan Schafer (ribs) is expected to be available as a pinch hitter Sunday, Sept. 7.

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| Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger

Sat, 06 Sep 2014 07:14:59 -0700

Minnesota Twins OF Jordan Schafer (ribs) had to leave the game Friday, Sept. 5, after he injured his ribs while colliding with the wall. He is considered day-to-day at this point.

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| Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Phil Miller

Thu, 04 Sep 2014 14:27:54 -0700

Minnesota Twins OF Jordan Schafer is batting .333 (29-for-87) with five doubles, 10 RBIs, a .402 on-base percentage and 11 steals in 12 attempts in 27 games with the team.

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| Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - David O'Brien

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 18:36:49 -0700

Minnesota Twins OF Jordan Schafer has been playing well and will continue to receive regular playing time, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. He is hitting .328 with nine RBIs and 10 stolen bases in 21 games with the team.

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| Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger