Twins' Alan Roden: Nursing sprained thumb

Roden was diagnosed with a sprained left thumb ligament Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Roden's thumb injury caused him to be scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's contest, and there is a chance it will also force him onto the injured list. If the 25-year-old ends up having to miss an extended period of time, Austin Martin would be the leading candidate to receive more playing time in the outfield.