Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Josh Bell homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Houston Astros 6-3 on May 19, 2026. This was Bell's 12th multi-homer game in his 11-year career. The game was delayed nearly 2 hours due to rain and lightning. Bell also collected an RBI single in the sixth inning. This performance comes after a slow start to the 2026 season where Bell was slashing .211/.292/.320 with a .612 OPS through early May, but recent games show flashes of impact including multiple home runs.
Strengths
- + Two-home run performance with 4 RBIs
- + 12th multi-homer game of career demonstrates power potential
- + Switch-hitting versatility provides lineup flexibility
- + Recent hot streak after slow start shows ability to adjust
- + Experienced veteran with 11-year MLB career
- + Signed to provide middle-order stability for Twins
Weaknesses
- - Slow start to 2026 season with .211/.292/.320 slash line through May 7
- - Low .612 OPS in early season at-bats
- - -0.5 WAR as of early May, lowest since 2024 first half
- - Struggled over 15-game stretch with .164/.215/.164 line and no home runs
- - Required rest days early in season due to inconsistent performance
- - Expected to provide more production given $7 million one-year contract
About
Josh Bell is a first baseman for the Minnesota Twins.
Player Overview
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Minnesota Twins
Recent News
Josh Bell went 3-for-4 with an RBI in a loss to the Astros on Tuesday.
May 19, 2026
Twins 6, Astros 3: Two hours later
May 19, 2026
Josh Bell went 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI against the Astros on Monday.
May 19, 2026
Tatsuya Imai allowed three runs in 4 2/3 innings and took the loss against the Twins on Monday.
May 19, 2026
Josh Bell: Pops two homers Monday
May 19, 2026