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Chris Parmelee | Outfielder

Team: Minnesota Twins
Age / DOB:  (25) / 2/24/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 232
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Chris Parmelee is 3-for-22 (.136) over his last eight games.
A lone double counts as his only extra-base hit during that stretch. It's an awful time for Parmelee to scuffle, as Oswaldo Arcia has clearly passed him on the depth chart, relegating himself and Ryan Doumit into a platoon. If Parmelee (.214/.301/.337) continues to hit like an injured utility player, he may find himself in the business class on a flight to Rochester soon. May 14 - 4:48 AM

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Chris Parmelee - OF - Twins

Chris Parmelee had a solo homer and an RBI single in the Twins' 6-2 victory over the Tigers on Wednesday.

The Twins beat Anibal Sanchez to avoid being swept in Detroit. Parmelee's homer off reliever Darin Downs was his first in 87 career at-bats against left-handers. The Twins have largely stuck with him even after promoting Oswaldo Arcia, and hopefully, he'll start rewarding their faith now. Another slump would probably get him removed from the lineup.
May 1 - 4:20 PM
Chris Parmelee - OF - Twins

Chris Parmelee is not in Friday's lineup against the Mets.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire is going with Wilkin Ramirez in right field against the left-hander Jon Niese. Parmelee should be back in there Saturday against right-hander Matt Harvey.
Related: Wilkin Ramirez
Source: MLB Lineups on Twitter
Apr 12 - 5:14 PM
Chris Parmelee - OF - Twins

Chris Parmelee went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles as the Twins beat the Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday.

Considering that Parmelee needs all of the help he can get in right field, it's rather surprising that six of his 16 starts in the field this spring have come at first base. It makes us wonder if he'll start there more often than anticipated this year, with Ryan Doumit perhaps spending more time on the bench.
Mar 26 - 5:18 PM
Chris Parmelee - OF - Twins

Chris Parmelee homered and walked twice in three plate appearances Thursday against the Red Sox.

The homer accounted for the Twins' lone run off Ryan Dempster. Parmelee started at first base today, but he's penciled in as the Twins' primary first fielder this year. He could move to first later on if Justin Morneau gets hurt or traded.
Mar 14 - 5:16 PM
Chris Parmelee - OF - Twins

Chris Parmelee (groin) returned to the Twins' Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday.

Parmelee hasn't played in nine days due to groin tightness, but the Twins were mostly playing things safe. He's playing right field in his first game back as opposed to being eased in as a DH, so that's a good sign that the issue is behind him.
Source: Mike Berardino on Twitter
Mar 13 - 3:46 PM
Chris Parmelee - OF - Twins

Chris Parmelee (groin) was unable to take batting practice Friday as originally hoped.

Parmelee is still feeling some lingering tightness in his groin and will be re-evaluated Sunday. He might not return to action until the middle of the week. "It’s not too serious," he said, "and I don’t want it to become serious."
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Mar 10 - 9:08 AM
Chris Parmelee - OF - Twins

Chris Parmelee reported improvement with his groin Friday and hopes to return to the lineup in a day or two.

Parmelee, who was a late scratch from Thursday's Grapefruit League lineup, will try to go through a complete non-game workout. He projects as the Twins' starter in right field this year.
Source: Phil Miller on Twitter
Mar 8 - 3:45 PM
Chris Parmelee - OF - Twins

Chris Parmelee was a late scratch from Thursday's Grapefruit League lineup due to a groin injury.

Eduardo Escobar will take his place as the designated hitter. The Twins are calling Parmelee's absence precautionary, so consider him day-to-day for now.
Related: Eduardo Escobar
Source: Rhett Bollinger on twitter
Mar 7 - 11:59 AM
Chris Parmelee - OF - Twins

Chris Parmelee reached all three times he was up Monday, going 2-for-2 with a walk.

He was off to a 3-for-15 start before raising his average to .292 today. Parmelee projects as the Twins' starter in right field this year. He won't be an asset defensively out there, but he could hit .260 with 15-20 homers if he gets 550 at-bats.
Mar 4 - 3:58 PM
Chris Parmelee - OF - Twins

Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Chris Parmelee is the frontrunner to start in right field in 2013.

Ben Revere will slide over to center field following the trade of Denard Span. Parmelee batted just .229/.290/.380 with five homers in 64 games for the Twins in 2012, but he would have some AL-only league appeal if he wins a starting job.
Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 07:16:00 PM
Chris Parmelee - OF - Twins

Chris Parmelee delivered a pinch-hit two-run triple in his return to action Monday night against the Yankees.

Parmelee was away from the team over the weekend in order to be with his wife, who gave birth to the couple's first child. The 24-year-old is hitting .316 (18-for-57) with with three homers and 13 RBI in 17 games since returning from the minors last month.
Tue, Sep 25, 2012 08:28:00 AM
Chris Parmelee - OF - Twins

Chris Parmelee has left the Twins to be with his wife as she gives birth to their first child.

The out-of-contention Twins are letting Parmelee stay with his family through the weekend, as he's not expected to rejoin the club until Monday. Parmelee is batting .314/.345/.549 with three homers in 15 games since rejoining the Twins late last month.
Source: Joe Christensen on Twitter
Wed, Sep 19, 2012 06:22:00 PM
Chris Parmelee - OF - Twins

Chris Parmelee went 0-for-3 at the plate in his return to action Saturday.

It was his first start since last Sunday due to a right groin strain. Parmelee was used in the DH slot, and it's not clear when he'll be available to play the field.
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 03:29:00 AM
Chris Parmelee - OF - Twins

Chris Parmelee (groin) is out of the Twins' lineup again Friday.

Parmelee had a pinch-hit single Thursday against the Royals, but hasn't started a game since Sunday due to right groin strain. It's not clear when he'll be ready to return.
Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
Fri, Sep 14, 2012 05:06:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Joe Mauer
1B1Justin Morneau
2Chris Colabello
2B1Brian Dozier
2Jamey Carroll
SS1Pedro Florimon Jr.
2Eduardo Escobar
3B1Trevor Plouffe
LF1Josh Willingham
2Wilkin Ramirez
CF1Aaron Hicks
2Darin Mastroianni
RF1Oswaldo Arcia
2Chris Parmelee
DH1Ryan Doumit
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Scott Diamond
2Kevin Correia
3Mike Pelfrey
4Samuel Deduno
5P.J. Walters
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Glen Perkins
2Jared Burton
3Josh Roenicke
4Casey Fien
5Brian Duensing
6Anthony Swarzak
7Ryan Pressly
8Tim Wood
9Caleb Thielbar