Mickey Gasper homers, leaves Twins spring training action after collision

Gasper is making a good argument to be on the Twins' active roster.

Mar 11, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Mickey Gasper (11) prepares to round first base on the way to a double in the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images / Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Twins veteran outfielder Mickey Gasper hit a leadoff home run on Sunday, his second this spring. Before he was able to build on his hot start, he left the game after colliding in the infield while he going for a ground ball.

That's how you start a game, Mickey 👏 pic.twitter.com/tsQ2fVNSOc

— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) March 23, 2025

The Twins acquired Gasper in the winter in a trade with the Red Sox. He can play 1B, 2B and even catcher, but injuries to Royce Lewis, Brooks Lee and Brock Stewart lends well to his chances of earning one of the final roster spots.

Now 29 years old, last season was Gasper's first action in the big leagues, but he failed to record a hit in 18 at-bats. Before Sunday, he had been hitting .289 with one home run and five RBIs this spring, so it will be interesting to see how productive he could be with a bigger role.

It was later reported that Gasper suffered a left ankle laceration and he left the park on crutches after receiving six stitches in his ankle.

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