CALEB THIELBAR NEWS

Activated from COVID-19 IL Thielbar was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Thielbar came into close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 early in the week and had been on the injured list since Tuesday. However, he'll be available out of the Twins' bullpen going forward. Luke Farrell was sent back to the alternate training site in a corresponding move.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cahill scheduled to start for Pirates at Twins

The Pirates will start Trevor Cahill on Saturday while the Twins are expected to counter with Michael Pineda

APRIL 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Twins look to stop 3-game slide against Athletics

Minnesota is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Oakland

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Twins look to stop 3-game slide against Athletics

Minnesota is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Oakland

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Luzardo follows Manaea's stellar start, A's beat Twins twice

Matt Olson hit a grand slam, Mitch Moreland homered twice to back Sean Manaea’s shutout, then Jesús Luzardo followed with his own Game 2 gem as the Oakland Athletics swept a double...

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Twins right fielder Max Kepler sidelined by the coronavirus

Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler is among the club’s positive cases for the coronavirus

APRIL 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Placed on COVID-19 IL Thielbar was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact He is out for coming into close contact with someone who tested positive for the virus. Thielbar had racked up 15 strikeouts in seven innings but had also allowed three home runs over that span. Luke Farrell's contract was selected in a corresponding move.

APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Upton's grand slam powers Angels past Twins, 10-3

Justin Upton hit a grand slam and Jared Walsh homered and drove in three runs in the Los Angeles Angels’ 10-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Red Sox beat Twins 7-1 for twinbill sweep, 9th straight win

Alex Verdugo had three hits, including a two-run single in a six-run fifth inning, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine games, beating the Minnesota Twins 7...

APRIL 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Scioscia to manage US in Olympic baseball qualifying

Mike Scioscia is taking over as the third manager of the U.S. baseball team in this Olympic qualifying cycle and will try to get the Americans to the tournament in Japan this summe...

APRIL 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Makes 26-man roster Thielbar has won a spot on Minnesota's 26-man roster for Opening Day.

Impact Thielbar was limited early in spring training due to a sore back, but looks healthy for Opening Day. He had a 4.15 ERA and six strikeouts and two walks in 4.1 innings this spring. Thielbar's unique curveball (he didn't allow a hit the 94 times he threw it last season) and prowess against left-handed batters (.376 OPS allowed), could see him used in a high-leverage role in the bullpen.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Garlick, Caleb Thielbar earn final spots as Twins finalize roster Brent Rooker, Brandon Waddell and Derek Law were the last players cut in spring training.

MARCH 29, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Uber deal: Twins lock up pitcher Dobnak for long term

The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Randy Dobnak to a $9.25 million, five-year contract

MARCH 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Olympic baseball qualifying moved from Arizona to Florida

The second-chance tournament for the U.S. to qualify for baseball at the delayed Tokyo Olympics is likely to take place in Florida in June

MARCH 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Available for spring debut Thielbar (back) will be available out of the bullpen for Monday's Grapefruit League game against Atlanta, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact He's received the green light to make his spring debut after being slowed earlier in camp by a strained back. The lefty reliever shouldn't need more than a handful of appearances this spring to erase any concerns about his availability for the start of the season, so he would still appear to be in good shape to break camp with the Twins.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Begins throwing Thielbar (back) has thrown several live sessions against hitters and could appear in a spring training game later this month, manager Rocco Baldelli told MLB.com.

Impact Thielbar suffered a back strain early in training camp, but it looks like he has a chance to be ready for Opening Day. Thielbar's unique curveball (he didn't allow a hit the 94 times he threw it last season) and prowess against left-handed batters (.376 OPS allowed) could help him win a high-leverage role in the bullpen.

MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with back strain Thielbar could be out "a matter of days or potentially weeks" due to a back strain, manager Rocco Baldelli told MLB.com.

Impact Thielbar was hurt early in training camp. His status for Opening Day looks in doubt as a result. Thielbar's unique curveball (he didn't allow a hit the 94 times he threw it last season) and prowess against left-handed batters (.376 OPS allowed) had him set for a regular role in the bullpen.

MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins pitchers again in prove-it mode, starting with Berrios

The pitching staff carried the load for the Minnesota Twins last year to win a second straight division title

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

AP source: Twins, closer Rogers agree to $6 million contract

The Minnesota Twins and closer Taylor Rogers have agreed to a $6 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • Associated Press

Twins non-tender Rosario, Wisler; reach deals with 5 players

The Minnesota Twins declined to offer a 2021 contract to Eddie Rosario, their regular left fielder for the last six seasons

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Duffey, Thielbar agree to terms (source) The Twins have agreed to one-year deals with relievers Caleb Thielbar and Tyler Duffey for the 2021 season, per a source, giving them early...

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • MLB.COM

Reliever Caleb Thielbar gets one-year deal from Twins The Minnesota native returned to the big leagues in 2020 after a five-year absence.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Reliever Thielbar gets pay raise (source) The Twins have agreed to a one-year, pre-arbitration deal with reliever Caleb Thielbar for the 2021 season, per a source, bumping the left-h...

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • MLB.COM

Avoids arbitration Thielbar signed a one-year, $700,000 contract with the Twins on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thielbar was highly effective in his return to the majors in 2020, posting a 2.25 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 22:9 K:BB over 20 innings. By inking a new deal with the Twins on Wednesday, he'll avoid arbitration heading into his age-34 season. The southpaw will have to prove himself over a larger sample in 2021, but he impressed in Minnesota during the abbreviated 2020 campaign.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Astros win 4-1 in Game 1; Twins' record losing streak at 17

Jose Altuve drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning for Houston after a two-out error by Minnesota shortstop Jorge Polanco, and the Astros took Ga...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press