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Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll told reporters that the procedure will be a “clean up.” It’s not yet known if Larnach will need to miss time because of the operation.

Larnach went for an MRI on the wrist earlier in the week, the results of which are not yet known. While it’s not a certainty just yet, it’s likely that this will end Larnach’s season. Alan Roden was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move to take his place on the Twins’ active roster.

Larnach will miss his second straight contest with left wrist soreness. It’s possible he’ll require a trip to the injured list after being sent for an MRI earlier this week.

Larnach is slated to undergo an MRI, according to Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com. The 29-year-old corner outfielder seems like a strong bet to wind up on the injured list at this late juncture of the season. There should be additional clarity on his status later this week.

Larnach was one of the few bright spots for Minnesota in this one as he took Tigers starter Troy Melton out to right field in the fourth inning to get his club within one run at the time. It was his 12th big fly of the season. He’ll continue getting opportunities against right-handed starters, but he’s pretty much just a platoon bat at this stage of his career.

So much for Larnach’s little breakthrough season. He’s hit .205/.268/.342 since the break, leaving him at .262/.345/.410 overall. The Twins were probably still right not to non-tender him last winter, but they have to do better in 2027 and should have the internal options to pull that off.

Larnach was back in left field tonight after being held out of the lineup for three straight games, including once against a righty. He had been 5-for-46 with no extra-base hits and one RBI since Aug. 4.

It’s a rare off day for Larnach with an opposing right-hander on the mound. Alen Roden will start in his place in left field and will bat seventh for the Twins against Padres’ veteran Walker Buehler.

Larnach was replaced by Luke Keaschall in the leadoff spot Tuesday, but he still hit second then because Byron Buxton was resting. With Buxton back today, Larnach is hitting in the bottom half of the order against a righty for the first time since June 9. Larnach is 5-for-32 with just one walk and one run scored in his last nine games, and he’s definitely a weaker option in mixed leagues while batting lower in the lineup.

Reporter Michael Marino said yesterday that a deal sending Larnach to the Astros for Bryan Abreu was nixed by Houston’s ownership, which much prefers to part with prospects instead of major league talent. Perhaps that’s still a path to a deal. The Twins could give Matt Wallner another look if they trade Larnach and also still have outfield prospect Walker Jenkins and Emmanuel Rodriguez as replacement possibilities.