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07-07-2025
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Revealed: Another MN Twins Starter Dealing Multiple Injuries
The Minnesota Twins got back on the winning track Wednesday night, with a 6-2 victory at home against the Texas Rangers, bringing their regular season record to 36-31. It was a night that, after losing three of their last four games coming in, the Twins desperately needed to put another notch in the win column. And they succeeded, in part thanks to a gritty pitching performance by 25-year-old starter David Festa, who went 6 innings, where he allowed only 3 hits and 2 runs to go along with 4 strikeouts. He got a little help from his friend out in center field, Byron Buxton, who batted in three runs and saved two more with this Festa answered the call from Rocco Baldelli, who publicly called for more from his starters after Lopez went down with a grade 2 major teres strain that will keep him on the injured list for at least two months. Two days later, Zebby Matthews followed Pablo to the IL with a shoulder injury of his own. Advertisement On Thursday afternoon, the Minnesota Twins need another young(ish) starter to step up, in Bailey Ober, who has already proven himself in a way that guys like Festa have not. Throughout Ober's five-year big league career, 29-the 29-year-old has repeatedly delivered when needed most. Bailey Ober has not been the same pitcher and now we know why… This season however, while many of his surface numbers are comparable with his first four years as a Twin (3.78 ERA, 110 ERA+), something has been up with the now-veteran righty, and those paying attention have noticed.. Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Bailey Ober's fastball has dropped in velocity by over a full MPH — from 91.7 MPH in 2024 to 90.4 MPH in 2025 — which has resulted in his strikeout numbers tumbling too, from his 9.0 K/9 career average all the way down to 7.0. So… what is going on with the College of Charleston alum? Advertisement In the article posted this morning at The Athletic, with his next start looming Thursday, Ober finally admitted that he has been dealing with two different injuries (hip + knee) this season, discomfort that he has been treating since spring training. Though he doesn't think it'll result in a trip to the injured list, Bailey Ober acknowledged knee and hip discomfort is playing a part in mechanical issues that have resulted in reduced fastball velocity. Ober first experienced the discomfort in spring training after a pickoff attempt and has received daily treatment to manage it, which he said is atypical. Ober's average fastball has peaked at 91 mph and is sitting at 90.4 mph for the season. Dan Hayes – The Athletic Bailey Ober has been a staple of the Twins rotation since 2023, after he forced his way into the organization's equation by posting a 3.82 ERA, 3.94 FIP and 108 ERA+ in his first 148 innings pitched, as a part-time call-up between the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Minnesota Twins starter backtracks on reason behind velocity drop Between 2023 and 2024, Ober got even better, posted a 3.73 ERA in 323 innings pitched, improving his WHIP to 1.031 and his ERA+ to 114. What's interesting about Bailey's admission Tuesday night is that, just days ago, he told Hayes' colleague at The Athletic, Aaron Gleeman that his drop in velocity was due to mechanical issues, not health. Set to start Thursday, Ober thinks he's cleaned up the issues that led to his fastball averaging under 90 mph in two consecutive starts, his lowest of the season. Ober worked on mechanics during a bullpen session Tuesday and thinks he's in a good place, though he'd like to feel better physically. 'I would like to be better, but it is what it is,' Ober said. 'It's nothing I haven't pitched through. … Felt good going into the season. I feel like my velo was OK. It was still a little down, up until two weeks ago in Seattle, but not as much as it is right now. But, yeah, it feels majority mechanical and battling the ups and downs of feeling good and not good during the season.' The Athletic As far as we know, Bailey Ober plans to power through his knee and hip injuries, but this early admission is worth paying attention to. The Minnesota Twins are set to take Target Field here within the hour. If Ober struggles, does a trip to the injured list follow? Advertisement Related: MN Twins Trade Struggling Reliever for Exciting Young Infield Prospect Or, would Rocco Baldelli and Bailey's people decide that a day of rest during his next time through the rotation might be worth a try? Let's hope he pitches lights out and we don't have to worry about it. Related Headlines
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07-07-2025
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Twins Finally Admit Bailey Ober is Injured
The Minnesota Twins have been running Bailey Ober out to the mound every fifth day all season long. They have been given indications that was a bad idea for the past month. Ober himself has suggested he has been working through different physical ailments. Despite the results suggesting the plan wasn't working, the Twins tried to make mechanical tweaks between starts. Advertisement The club is now 40-45 and the pitcher has been a pin cushion for opposing offenses. Finally sensibility has won out and something is going to change. Related Headlines Bailey Ober headed to Minnesota Twins injured list Earlier this month Bailey Ober revealed he was dealing with both knee and hip discomfort. He hoped that it wouldn't result in a trip to the injured list, but the results have all but necessitated that. Now finally sent to the injured list to end his suffering, Bailey Ober owns a 5.28 ERA (5.29 FIP) for the Twins. It's the worst mark of his career and is coupled with a career-low 7.2 K/9. Advertisement Ober made five starts in June, again, despite dealing with multiple maladies. Those resulted in truly horrendous numbers. Across 30.0 innings he allowed 30 runs, 14 home runs, and posted a 24/8 K/BB. The stretches of competence were so minimal you needed to squint in order to see them. It's unfortunate for a guy that the Minnesota Twins needed to take another step forward this year. Derek Falvey banked on a top three of Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, and Ober. Even before getting blasted the last month Ober had just a 3.48 ERA and looked more like a fourth or fifth starter than a two or three. Now with Lopez, Zebby Matthews, and Ober all on the injured list Rocco Baldelli must pray for rain. Joe Ryan has been exceptional and will warrant individual award consideration. David Festa and Simeon Woods Richardson have been shaky. Chris Paddack has turned back into a pumpkin. Related: Surprise: MLB Trade Deadline Buyers Targeting MN Twins Pitchers Where the Twins turn for their next starter remains to be seen. It could be Travis Adams, but he hasn't been great since returning to Triple-A. Both Cory Lewis and Marco Raya have struggled this season, and Andrew Morris is currently on the Triple-A injured list. Advertisement Randy Dobnak could be recalled to eat innings, but he has been going through it of late too. No matter who it is, the reality is that the Minnesota Twins depth is now gone and there is no good option. Any option though, is better than continuing to expose Ober in the fashion he was over the last month. No one wanted MN Twins Jonah Bride Over the weekend the Minnesota Twins designated Jonah Bride for assignment. That move paved the way for Royce Lewis to return following his latest stint on the injured list. It's not exactly shocking no one wanted a veteran journeyman infielder with a .170/.248/.188 slash line. If anything, the most surprising part of Bride's existence with the Twins was just how long the held on. Advertisement Minnesota kept Bride on the roster for over 70 days and paid him more than $300,000 despite providing next to no value. He was more known for pitching in blowouts than any of his positional contributions. Bride passed through waivers without any other team willing to give him the major league minimum. He also is sticking in the organization, and it's likely we haven't seen the last of him on the Minnesota Twins roster. It's the result of roster failure that keeps on popping up. Related Headlines
Washington Post
02-07-2025
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Twins put struggling starter Bailey Ober on injured list with left hip impingement
MIAMI — The Minnesota Twins placed struggling starting pitcher Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a left hip impingement. Ober is 4-6 with a 5.28 ERA in 17 starts this season, with 21 home runs allowed and 74 strikeouts in 92 innings. In his last five starts, the 6-foot-9 right-hander is 0-5 with a 9.00 ERA and 14 home runs allowed in 30 innings.
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02-07-2025
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Twins put struggling starter Bailey Ober on injured list with left hip impingement
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober throws during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday against the Detroit Tigers, June 28, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) reacts to Seattle Mariners' Luke Raley's three run home run during the third inning of baseball game Monday, June 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober looks on in the dugout during the sixth inning of baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, June 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober looks on in the dugout during the sixth inning of baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, June 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober throws during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday against the Detroit Tigers, June 28, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) reacts to Seattle Mariners' Luke Raley's three run home run during the third inning of baseball game Monday, June 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober looks on in the dugout during the sixth inning of baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, June 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) MIAMI (AP) — The Minnesota Twins placed struggling starting pitcher Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a left hip impingement. Ober is 4-6 with a 5.28 ERA in 17 starts this season, with 21 home runs allowed and 74 strikeouts in 92 innings. In his last five starts, the 6-foot-9 right-hander is 0-5 with a 9.00 ERA and 14 home runs allowed in 30 innings. Advertisement Left-handed reliever Kody Funderburk was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to replace Ober on the roster, but the Twins still must decide who will take his turn in the rotation on Friday when they host Tampa Bay. The Twins played at Miami on Wednesday. Ober was one of Minnesota's best starters over the previous two years, going a combined 20-15 with a 3.73 ERA with 337 strikeouts in 323 innings. ___ AP MLB:
Associated Press
02-07-2025
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Twins put struggling starter Bailey Ober on injured list with left hip impingement
MIAMI (AP) — The Minnesota Twins placed struggling starting pitcher Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a left hip impingement. Ober is 4-6 with a 5.28 ERA in 17 starts this season, with 21 home runs allowed and 74 strikeouts in 92 innings. In his last five starts, the 6-foot-9 right-hander is 0-5 with a 9.00 ERA and 14 home runs allowed in 30 innings. Left-handed reliever Kody Funderburk was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to replace Ober on the roster, but the Twins still must decide who will take his turn in the rotation on Friday when they host Tampa Bay. The Twins played at Miami on Wednesday. Ober was one of Minnesota's best starters over the previous two years, going a combined 20-15 with a 3.73 ERA with 337 strikeouts in 323 innings. ___ AP MLB:
