CALEB THIELBAR NEWS

Twins reinstate LHP Caleb Thielbar from IL The Minnesota Twins reinstated left-handed pitcher Caleb Thielbar from the 15-day injured list on Sunday

JUNE 4, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Activated off injured list Minnesota activated Thielbar (oblique) on Sunday off the 15-day injured list.

Impact Thielbar fired two scoreless rehab appearance with Triple-A St. Paul, and while he wasn't activated as expected before Friday's game against the Guardians, the left-hander will now get a chance to be a mid-innings option for the Minnesota Bullpen. Cole Sands (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day IL in the corresponding transaction.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still waiting to be activated Thielbar (oblique) was not activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday as the Twins want to make sure he's fully healthy, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "It had been awh...

Impact Thielbar made two appearances at Triple-A and was expected to be activated from the injured list Friday. It's not clear how long the Twins will wait to activate him from the injured list, but it doesn't appear he's had any kind of setback.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evaluation coming Friday Thielbar (oblique) will be evaluated by the Twins on Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thielbar has thrown two scoreless innings while on a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. If all goes well during his evaluation, there's a good chance the Twins activate Thielbar off the injured list Friday. The 36-year-old reliever holds a 1.80 ERA across 10 innings and has been sidelined since May 5 with a right oblique strain.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp again in rehab outing Thielbar (oblique) tallied two strikeouts in a scoreless rehab inning Thursday with Triple-A St. Paul, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Theilbar also worked a scoreless frame -- with one strikeout -- in his rehab debut Tuesday. Sidelined since early May because of a right oblique strain, the veteran reliever seems likely to return to the Twins' bullpen this weekend.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins injury updates: Kenta Maeda, Caleb Thielbar have solid rehab outings Kenta Maeda and Caleb Thielbar pitched for the St. Paul Saints in a 9-1 win over Buffalo that also featured more solid hitting from Matt Wal...

MAY 31, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sharp in rehab outing Thielbar (oblique) threw a scoreless inning with a strikeout Tuesday for Triple-A St. Paul during a rehab assignment. He's expected to throw again Thursday for the Saints, the St....

Impact It sounds like Thielbar could be activated from the injured list as early as this weekend. He had a 1.80 ERA through 11 appearances this season with Minnesota when he suffered a right oblique strain in early May. He'll bolster a struggling relief corps when he returns.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for rehab assignment Thielbar (oblique) is slated to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A St. Paul, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thielbar should be cleared to return to the Twins' bullpen after just a couple of tuneup outings at the Triple-A level. He was sporting a shiny 1.80 ERA through 11 appearances this season with Minnesota when he suffered a right oblique strain in early May.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Thielbar (oblique) threw a bullpen session Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 36-year-old southpaw reportedly reached the mid-80s and was satisfied with his intensity. Thielbar will throw another bullpen session within the next few days, at which point the Twins will determine his next steps. Thielbar has been on the injured list since May 5 with a right oblique strain.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to throw off mound soon Thielbar (oblique) has resumed playing catch and he's expected to throw off the mound next week, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Thielbar is currently on the injured list with a right oblique strain, but the strain is considered "moderate" and it's a positive development he's back to throwing. It seems likely Thielbar will need a rehab assignment, but he could be back as an option for the Minnesota bullpen around the start of June.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oblique strain seen moderate Thielbar has been diagnosed with a moderate strain of his right oblique and won't throw for a week before being evaluated, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact It's an encouraging report, but he's still likely out several weeks since it will take him some time to ramp back up again after the layoff. Thielbar will be missed as a key lefty in the bullpen with a stellar 1.80 ERA and 0.90 WHIP across 11 appearances.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins swap out Trevor Larnach for Alex Kirilloff, place Caleb Thielbar on injured list Kirilloff has been crushing the ball at Triple-A St. Paul, so the Twins will find out — again — if his right wrist is healthy.

MAY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lands on IL Thielbar was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact The severity of Thielbar's injury is unclear at the moment, so there's no telling if he will require more than a minimum stay on the IL. Either way, it's a tough blow to the Twins' bullpen as Thielbar currently holds a 1.80 ERA and 0.90 WHIP across 11 appearances.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records 7th hold Thielbar threw a scoreless inning with a walk while striking out two in Friday's 8-6 win over the Royals. He earned his seventh hold.

Impact Thielbar is off to a strong start to the season with a 2.25 ERA and 10 strikeouts in eight innings with two walks. He's working as the top lefty in the bullpen, but may not be in the mix for saves behind Jorge Lopez, Griffin Jax and Jhoan Duran.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

De La Cruz single, Luzardo's 10 Ks lift Marlins over Twins

Bryan De La Cruz hit a go-ahead single in the eighth, Jorge Soler homered twice and Jesús Luzardo fanned 10 to lift the Miami Marlins over the Minnesota Twins 5-2 on Wednesday

APRIL 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Twins open with 2 shutouts for 1st time, beat Royals 2-0

Sonny Gray and four relievers combined on a four-hitter, Jose Miranda had an RBI single, Kyle Farmer drove in another run with a sacrifice fly and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kans...

APRIL 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Scoreless inning in season debut Thielbar threw a scoreless inning with a strikeout in Thursday's win over Kansas City.

Impact Thielbar took over for starter Pablo Lopez in the sixth inning. Theilbar picked up where he left off last season when he posted a 12.1 K/9 and 15% swinging strike rate that was top 30 among qualified relievers. He'll reprise his role as Minnesota's top lefty reliever and will be used anywhere in the middle to late innings.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Agrees to terms for 2023 Thielbar signed a one-year, $2.4 million contract with the Twins on Friday to avoid arbitration, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thielbar has been one of the most consistent pieces of the Twins' bullpen for the past three seasons, keeping his WHIP right around the 1.15 mark. The veteran southpaw will turn 36 at the end of the month, so it's worth questioning how much left he has in the tank. But for now, a 2.42 FIP keeps him in a nice position as one of Minnesota's top relievers.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins got Carlos Correa back, but are they better?

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JANUARY 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Twins acquire shortstop Kyle Farmer in trade with Reds

The Minnesota Twins have acquired shortstop Kyle Farmer from the Cincinnati Reds for minor league right-hander Casey Legumina

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

White Sox stop 8-game losing streak with 4-3 win vs. Twins

Mark Payton had two hits and an RBI and scored the go-ahead run for Chicago in the eighth inning in a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Wallner's 3 RBIs help Twins send Sox to 8th straight loss

Minnesota rookie Matt Wallner drove in a career-high three runs and Gio Urshela and Jake Cave each had three hits as the Twins beat Chicago 7-4, sending the White Sox to their eigh...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Abreu drives in winning run in 9th, ChiSox beat Twins 4-3

Jose Abreu drove in the winning run with a fielder’s choice grounder in the ninth inning after Minnesota closer Jorge López hit Andrew Vaughn to ignite a heated confrontation, and...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Urshela's 3-run double sends Twins over Red Sox 4-2

Gio Urshela’s three-run double in the fifth inning pushed the Minnesota Twins ahead and four relievers made the lead stand in a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox

AUGUST 30, 2022 • Associated Press