Twins' Miguel Sano: Out for nightcap Thursday

Sano is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Analysis:

Sano made his return to the lineup in Game 1 following a 10-day absence due to back issues, starting at third base. He doubled in four trips but also struck out three times to bring his total to 164 on the season. As his strikeout rate has remained north of 35 percent, his walk rate has fallen by more than four percent from a year ago.