I dont think he counts against the 40 man. There are currently 42 guys on the 40 man, with Bailey also on the 60 day IL. https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-nick-gordon-clears-protocols/
Corner outfield is corner outfield, and he's been an outfielder for a decade. What I Will say is, perhaps Falvine should have added a RH hitting spare outfielder, as many of us called for.