BAILEY OBER NEWS

Starts playing catch Ober (groin) has started playing catch and said he's hopeful to return to the mound and throw a bullpen by the end of this week, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Ober has an aponeurotic plate injury, which he described as a tendon pulling on his pelvic bone, the Star Tribune adds. Ober could make the first of likely several rehab starts next week.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins sign former All-Star Aaron Sanchez to Saints deal, put Ober on injured list Other roster moves Monday included activating four players from the restricted list, and three Twins were sent to St. Paul.

JUNE 7, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Ober, out: Twins put righty on IL from ravaged rotation

The Minnesota Twins have placed right-hander Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list with a strained right groin in yet another health setback for their rotation

JUNE 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heading back to injured list Ober will be placed on the 15-day injured list with a right groin injury Monday, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Ober was sidelined with a right groin strain earlier in the season, and while the extent of his current injury isn't yet clear, he'll at least be forced to miss a few turns through the rotation. The right-hander gave up eight runs in nine innings over his last two starts, and it's possible that his injury contributed to his struggles. Cole Sands is a strong candidate to take Ober's place in the starting rotation.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up fives runs in six innings Ober (1-2) took the loss after allowing five runs on nine hits across six innings during Wednesday's 5-0 loss to the Tigers. He recorded four strikeouts and zero walks.

Impact Ober allowed a leadoff double in the first inning to Willi Castro, who came around to score on an RBI single from Jonathan Schoop two batters later. However, the right-hander was able to settle down and throw three scoreless innings before finding himself in trouble again in the fifth. Ober allowed five of the first six to reach in the fifth, including three doubles, which led to four more earned runs. After seven starts, Ober's ERA sits at 4.01 ERA, but he sports a 29:7 K:BB across 33.2 innings. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday's matchup with the Yankees.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Early exit in no-decision Ober didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 10-7 win over the Royals, giving up three runs on five hits and a walk over three innings. He struck out five.

Impact The Twins staked Ober to a 4-0 lead in the first inning, but after he coughed up three runs of his own in the third, he got the hook after 61 pitches (38 strikes). Ober hadn't allowed more than one earned run in a start since his first outing of the season, leaving him with a 3.25 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 25:7 K:BB through 27.2 innings.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yields one run in return Ober allowed one run on three hits and a walk over five innings in Sunday's win over the Royals. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Ober made his first start since April 28 after a stint on the injured list and he picked up right where he left off before the injury. Aside from the third inning when Kansas City plated a run, he allowed just one base runner in the 78-pitch outing. Since yielding four runs in his first start of 2022, the 26-year-old has given up five runs (three earned) over his last 19.2 frames. Ober will carry a 2.55 ERA into his projected rematch against the Royals at home next week.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins bring Bailey Ober back to majors for Royals finale Sunday Trevor Megill will likely make his Twins debut in Kauffman Stadium after being summoned from Class AAA St. Paul.

MAY 21, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Reinstated from 10-day injured list Ober (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Ober will start Sunday's game against the Royals, and he'll be activated by Minnesota a day before the outing. The right-hander has been sidelined since late April due to a right groin strain but has been pitching off a mound for several weeks. He recently made a rehab start at Triple-A St. Paul and allowed five runs (four earned) on four hits and no walks while striking out seven in five innings. Josh Winder (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list as part of a move to make room for Ober on the active roster.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Sunday Ober (groin) is expected to start Sunday's game against the Royals, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday that Ober would return during the Twins' weekend series against the Royals, and the right-hander will ultimately take the mound in Sunday's series finale. Prior to Ober's three-week absence, he posted a 2.75 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 19.2 innings over four starts to begin the year.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return this weekend Manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday that Ober (groin) will return from the injured list to start during the upcoming three-game series against the Royals, which begins Friday, Phil...

Impact The 26-year-old covered five innings during his rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, and it's not a major surprise he'll make his next outing in the majors. Ober may face some minor workload limitations in his first start back from the groin injury which has sidelined him the past few weeks.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seven strikeouts in rehab start Ober gave up five runs (four earned) over five innings in a rehab start Sunday for Triple-A St. Paul. He had seven strikeouts and no walks, but gave up a home run.

Impact Ober looked sharp enough to return to the major league rotation, but it's not clear when he'll return. However, manager Rocco Baldelli told the Minneapolis Star Tribune he could join the Twins on the upcoming road trip. He could be activated from the IL and start a game this weekend at Kansas City.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints swept in doubleheader at Columbus, losing streak at seven Bailey Ober gave up four earned runs in five innings in a rehab start.

MAY 15, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Begins rehab assignment Ober (groin) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ober threw 20 pitches during a bullpen session Wednesday and will now return to game action with the team's Triple-A affiliate. If the right-hander's Triple-A start goes well Saturday, he'll likely be in the mix to rejoin the Twins' rotation late next week or sometime next weekend.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes another bullpen session Ober (groin) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old completed an 18-pitch session Saturday and returned to the mound Wednesday. Ober will likely need to build up his pitch count and face live batters before potentially embarking on a minor-league rehab assignment.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Ober (groin) threw an 18-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ober has been on the injured list since the end of April due to a right groin strain, but he's been cleared to resume mound work. The right-hander will presumably need to increase his pitch count before returning to game action, so it's not yet clear when he'll rejoin the Twins' rotation.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially placed on injured list Ober (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to April 29.

Impact Ober exited Thursday's start against the Tigers due to a right groin strain and felt better Friday, but he'll still miss at least one turn through the rotation. Cole Sands was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, while Josh Winder is a candidate to serve as a spot starter next week.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely requires IL stint Manager Rocco Baldelli said Friday that Ober (groin) is feeling better but will likely require a trip to the injured list, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ober was removed from Thursday's start against the Tigers due to right groin tightness, and he'll likely be forced to miss at least one turn through the rotation. It's not yet clear when Ober will be able to return or who will fill in as a starter during his absence.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Removal due to right groin injury The Twins announced Ober was removed from his start in Thursday's game against the Tigers due to right groin tightness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Ober was in line for the win at the time of his departure, as he exited with a 2-1 lead after giving up an earned run on six hits and two walks while striking out three over 3.2 innings. The Twins are labeling Ober as day-to-day, but he'll presumably need to complete a bullpen session without incident in the next two or three days to make his next turn through the rotation. He tentatively lines up to return to the mound Tuesday in Baltimore.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent injury Ober was removed from Thursday's game against the Tigers in the top of the fourth inning due to an apparent injury, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ober gave up two singles and a balk during the fourth inning, and he exited the game after visiting with the athletic trainer. The right-hander threw 73 pitches and allowed a run on six hits and two walks while striking out three in 3.2 innings prior to his departure. The nature and severity of his injury haven't been revealed, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to make his next turn through the rotation, which is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday in Baltimore.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in no-decision Ober struck out six in five innings, allowing one run on five hits in a 2-1 win Friday over the White Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Ober allowed just three harmless singles over his first four innings of work. He got into some trouble in the fifth when Andrew Vaughn tagged him for a leadoff home run and Reese McGuire added a double. The righty then retired the next three batters to complete his outing. The 26-year-old was roughed up in his first start of the season but has pitched well in his last two appearances, allowing three runs (one earned) and one walk in 11 innings of work.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in loss Ober (1-1) gave up two unearned runs over six innings with three strikeouts and no walks to take the loss in Sunday's matchup against the Red Sox.

Impact Ober left with the Twins trailing 2-1, but the bullpen gave up six runs after he departed. Ober has a 3.27 ERA and 7:3 K:BB ratio over 11 innings in two starts this season. He'll next pitch Friday against the White Sox as the Twins will move to a five-man rotation with Sonny Gray on the injured list.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in first start Ober gave up four earned runs over five innings with four strikeouts and two walks to earn a win in his first start of the regular season in Sunday's victory over Seattle.

Impact Ober gave up a three-run home run and four runs in the third inning, but he settled down by throwing scoreless frames in the fourth and fifth innings. Minnesota is going with a six-man rotation the first week of the season, so Ober is expected to make his next start Sunday at Boston. It's not clear if the Twins will stick with a six-man rotation after next Sunday.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young Twins pitchers Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober bonding over bullpen sessions, pitch breakdowns Amid the rush of a training camp shortened and sped up by baseball's lockout, a starting rotation with 100% turnover from the group that ope...

APRIL 1, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Expected to win rotation spot Ober is expected to be in the Opening Day rotation, manager Rocco Baldelli told MLB.com. Ober threw two scoreless innings in his spring debut Saturday.

Impact Ober finished last season on the injured list with a strained hip, but he's fully healthy as spring training begins. Ober looks set to have a rotation spot even if the Twins acquire another veteran starter. Ober doesn't have an overpowering fastball (92.5 mph average), but it's offset by his outstanding control and improving off-speed pitches (slider, curveball). He could improve dramatically if he can limit home runs (1.95 HR/9 last year).

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE