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Lopez shuts down Royals as Twins begin defense of AL Central title with 4-1 win

Pablo Lopez pitched seven sparkling innings, Royce Lewis homered before leaving with an injury, and the Twins beat the Royals 4-1 to begin defense of their AL Central crown

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins reliever Brock Stewart hopes to pick up where he left off Righthander Brock Stewart, who dominated out of the bullpen for the Twins last season when he wasn't sidelined by a forearm injury, ramped u...

FEBRUARY 21 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins DFA Dylan Floro, return Brock Stewart from 60-day IL The Minnesota Twins reinstated right-handed pitcher Brock Stewart from the 60-day injured list and designated right-hander Dylan Floro for a...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Back from injured list Stewart (elbow) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.comreports.

Impact The right-hander has been sidelined by elbow tendinitis since late June but is ready to rejoin the Twins for home stretch of the regular season. Stewart posted a 0.70 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB across 25.2 innings prior to the injury, but he may need to pitch well in his appearances this week in order to crack Minnesota's playoff roster.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Stewart (elbow) is headed to Triple-A St. Paul to begin a rehab assignment, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stewart hasn't appeared in a game in nearly three months while dealing with elbow tendinitis and a subsequent setback. It appears he's made some recent progress, though, and has a shot to make it back before the end of the regular season. Stewart has been a pleasant surprise out of the Twins' bullpen this season with a 0.70 ERA and 35:11 K:BB over 25.2 innings of work.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

25-pitch bullpen scheduled Stewart (elbow) will throw a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact He threw a 15-pitch bullpen session last weekend, so it's been a steady progression for Stewart. The 31-year-old righty has been out since late June with elbow tendinitis and an ensuing setback in his recovery, but he's still got a chance to make it all the way back this season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Advances to mound work Stewart (elbow) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact It was his first time throwing off a mound since he suffered a setback with his injured right elbow in late July. Stewart been on the shelf since late June with what was originally diagnosed as elbow tendinitis. He's aiming to return around Sept. 10.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expands throwing distance Stewart (elbow) has been throwing off flat ground from 90 feet as of Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Slowly but surely, Stewart is increasing his throwing distance as he works his way back from right elbow soreness. Twins head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta said that Stewart could be cleared to begin throwing bullpen sessions by late August, which would keep hope alive for a September return from the 60-day injured list.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Building back up for side session Stewart (elbow) played catch from 60-to-75 feet Saturday and is slowly working to a bullpen progression, MLB.com reports.

Impact Stewart experienced a setback with his elbow following a bullpen session July 29 and was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday. On a more fortunate note, Stewart hasn't been shut down from throwing entirely following his setback, though the Twins plan on bringing him along more slowly this time around. Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler said Friday that Stewart could be activated in four weeks if all goes well during the rehab process, meaning the right-hander likely won't be back with the big club until around early or mid-September.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL Stewart (elbow) was transferred Friday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Impact Jordan Luplow, claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays on Friday, will fill the vacated spot on the Twins' 40-man roster. Stewart has been out since late June due to right elbow tendinitis and just recently resumed throwing off a mound.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes side session Stewart (elbow) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stewart said afterward that his elbow didn't bother him during the workout, so he'll plan to throw another bullpen session Saturday before the Twins determine his next steps. The right-hander remains without a definitive target date for his return from the 15-day injured list, but he appears to progressing well in his recovery.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Only throwing long toss Stewart (elbow) has been playing catch from up to 90 feet without issues and hopes to be back in "several weeks"after building up his throwing progression, MLB.com reports.

Impact A report on July 7 said he'd be ready soon after the All-Star break, but it sounds like he's still weeks away if he's only throwing long toss. Stewart went on the injured list on June 27 with right elbow tendinitis.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back soon Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said in an interview on MLB Network Radio on Friday that Stewart (elbow) is expected back "soon" after the All-Star break, Jon Morosi of MLB Network re...

Impact Stewart went on the injured list last week with right elbow tendinitis and it sounds like it could just be a minimum 15-day absence or close to it. He's been a revelation out of the Twins' bullpen this season, posting a 0.70 ERA and 35:11 K:BB over 25.2 innings of work.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elbow exam confirms tendinitis An exam on Stewart's injured right elbow confirmed he has tendinitis, the Associated Press reports. "Everything I think came out just as we thought it would," manager Rocco Baldell...

Impact Stewart was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow soreness. While it sounds like he's avoided a worse-case scenario, there's still not a timetable for his return. Still, it sounds like he has a chance to return in mid-July.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' bullpen takes another hit with Stewart placed on injured list with sore elbow

The Minnesota Twins lost another reliever when they placed right-hander Brock Stewart on the 15-day injured list with right elbow soreness

JUNE 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins place RHP Brock Stewart (shoulder) on 15-day IL Minnesota Twins right-handed reliever Brock Stewart, in the midst of a career season, was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to r...

JUNE 27, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Twins put reliever Brock Stewart on injured list; Joe Ryan to face Atlanta tonight Stewart has a sore elbow, and will be replace on the roster by Oliver Ortega.

JUNE 27, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Heads to injured list Minnesota placed Stewart on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow soreness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact There is no timetable for Stewart's return to the Twins' bullpen, but for now it doesn't sound like an overly serious diagnosis. He's been brilliant so far this season, boasting a 0.70 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 25.2 innings of relief.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first save Stewart picked up the save Saturday against the Blue Jays. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one over a scoreless inning.

Impact Jhoan Duran threw a scoreless eighth inning and Jorge Lopez couldn't finish the ninth inning (despite a 9-4 lead), so Stewart was called in to finish the game and convert a save chance. Stewart has suddenly become an reliable option in a struggling bullpen as he's thrown 14 scoreless innings with 15 strikeouts (though he has a concerning 11 walks). He could see increasing high-leverage opportunities if he can issue fewer free passes.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why the Twins think reliever Brock Stewart's 'full-circle moment' is just the start Brock Stewart's long baseball journey brought him back to Los Angeles this week, but on much better terms.

MAY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Officially added to roster The Twins selected Stewart's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact It will be the first stint in the majors since 2019 for Stewart, who has been sidelined for much of the last couple years following Tommy John surgery. He's experienced a velocity uptick in 2023 with St. Paul and has fanned 17 while walking just two over 8.2 frames.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be promoted Stewart will be called up from Triple-A St. Paul by the Twins prior to Tuesday's game versus the Yankees, Steve Adams of MLBTradeRumors.com reports.

Impact Stewart, 31, hasn't pitched in the majors since 2019, having pitched in independent ball and had Tommy John surgery since then. He's regained his pre-op stuff and then some, though, striking out 17 of 35 batters faced at St. Paul while sitting in the upper-90s with his fastball, per Adams.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE