CHRIS ARCHER NEWS

Struggles against Houston Archer (0-1) took the loss after allowing four earned runs on five hits and three walks across three innings during Thursday's 11-3 loss to the Astros. He struck out two.

Impact After a one-two-three first inning, Archer allowed back-to-back singles to start the second and both came around to score, though he was only charged for one those runs. Archer was rattled in third inning, allowing a leadoff solo shot to Jose Altuve before eventually walking the bases loaded. However, he was able to escape the jam with only one additional run coming home. Archer's next start is tentatively scheduled for Monday's matchup in Oakland.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in short outing Archer allowed two runs on five hits while striking out six in four innings in a 5-3 loss Thursday in Baltimore. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Both runs against Archer came on solo home runs, one by Ryan Mountcastle in the second and the other by Cedric Mullins in the third. After only making two appearances in Spring Training, he has not made it out of the fifth inning or reached 80 pitches through five starts to begin the season. The righty has managed to put up decent numbers with a 3.26 ERA and 1.29 WHIP but has also allowed five home runs in his 19.1 innings. He'll likely make his next start early next week against Houston.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in another short outing Archer didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Rays, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out four.

Impact It's tough to evaluate Archer's fantasy value right now. On the one hand, his 2.93 ERA over 15.1 innings is useful. On the other, his 5.53 FIP is alarming, and he has yet to complete five innings in any of his starts, preventing him from getting any wins even when he does receive plenty of run support. Archer will remain in the Twins rotation for now, but if his luck starts to run out, he could lose out once the likes of Sonny Gray (hamstring) get healthy.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes three innings Archer allowed two runs on three hits and three walks over three innings in Sunday's win over the White Sox. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision. His short stint w...

Impact It was Archer's shortest outing of the 2022 season after going at least four innings in each of his first two appearances. Tim Anderson took him deep on the very first pitch of the game. He later allowed an RBI single to Andrew Vaughn in the third. After missing all of 2020 due to injury and making just six appearances last season, the Twins will work to manage his workload. The 33-year-old righty owns a 3.18 ERA with a 10:5 K:BB this season. He's expected to take the mound against his former team in Tampa Bay next week.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Archer continues to show encouraging signs KANSAS CITY -- Roughly one month ago, Chris Archer was in Arizona pitching to unsigned free agents and looking to rekindle the magic that...

APRIL 20, 2022 • MLB.COM

Strikes out five in no-decision Archer struck out five in 4.1 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks in a 4-3 loss Tuesday in Kansas City. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Archer pitched well through the first four innings, allowing just a single, a walk and Salvador Perez's solo home run. After retiring the first batter of the fifth, the two-time All-Star allowed the next four batters to reach safely, including walking in a run, and was removed. Once thought of as one of the most promising young pitchers in the game, the 33-year-old has not had an ERA under 4.00 in a season since 2015. He has a 2.16 ERA through his first two starts but has yet to get out of the fifth inning. He is scheduled to make his next start Sunday against the White Sox.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Archer starts, Luis Arraez plays first base for Twins in series opener in Kansas City The Royals have fallen to the bottom of the AL Central, although the 4-6 Twins have struggled as well.

APRIL 19, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Chris Archer makes Twins debut vs. Dodgers at Target Field The teams have a two-game series, with a game tonight and a noon meeting Wednesday.

APRIL 12, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Tigers acquire OF Austin Meadows in trade with Rays

The Detroit Tigers have acquired outfielder Austin Meadows in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays

APRIL 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bound for Opening Day rotation Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Thursday that he expects Archer to start the team's fifth game of the season April 12 against the Dodgers in Minnesota, Betsy Helfand of the St. P...

Impact Archer got off to a delayed start to spring training after he didn't sign with the Twins until Monday, but he was apparently able to build up his pitch count to some degree before reporting to Minnesota's big-league camp this week. He's slated to make what will be his lone Grapefruit League start Friday versus Atlanta, and the Twins will likely have him get further stretched out with another simulated game in the middle of next week before his first turn in the rotation comes up. Archer might still face a workload restriction in his regular-season debut, but it's not likely to be a significant one.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins add veteran Chris Archer as potential rotation boost Right-hander Chris Archer and the Minnesota Twins agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year contract.

MARCH 30, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Correa's arrival gives Twins whole new look and feel

The Minnesota Twins altered their outlook as much as any team since the end of the lockout

MARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late arrival Chris Archer ready to jump into Twins' rotation, but further moves unlikely before Opening Day Archer, a two-time All-Star with the Rays known for his dominant slider, likely completes the Twins' five-man rotation.

MARCH 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins' Chris Archer: The next Carl Pavano ... or the next Mike Pelfrey? The Twins have a long history of reclamation projects. Their 2022 hopes might hinge on whether the latest with Chris Archer is successful.

MARCH 29, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Signing Chris Archer. Should we really be all that excited? Daily Delivery host Michael Rand sees the upside in the Twins' move. But it still feels underwhelming if this is the final rotation move. Co...

MARCH 29, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins sign veteran Chris Archer as potential rotation boost The Minnesota Twins have signed veteran right-hander Chris Archer to a one-year contract.

MARCH 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Twins add veteran Chris Archer as potential rotation boost

Right-hander Chris Archer and the Minnesota Twins agreed to a $3.5 million, one-year contract

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds new home Archer (hip) signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Twins on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Archer is guaranteed $3.5 million over the next year, though Passan states that he could earn up to $9.5 million in performance bonuses. He also has a $10 million mutual option in play for 2023. The 33-year-old right-hander appeared in only six games during the 2021 campaign with Tampa Bay while recovering from thoracic outlet surgery and then suffering a completely different forearm injury before ultimately being shut down for the year due to a hip injury. In his limited action, he surrendered 10 runs while fanning 21 over 19.1 innings. Archer figures to slot in near the back of Minnesota's rotation and could slot into the fifth rotation slot, per Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Tampa Bay transferred Archer (hip) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Monday, radio broadcaster Steve Carney reports.

Impact The Rays had been cryptic about the recurrence of inflammation in Archer's left hip, but his move to the 60-day IL officially rules him out for 2021. Tampa Bay will use the open 40-man roster spot on top pitching prospect Shane Baz, who was recalled from Triple-A Durham ahead of his big-league debut Monday against the Blue Jays at Tropicana Field. Archer is set to become a free agent this winter, and after having another season torpedoed by injuries, he'll likely be forced to settle for a one-year, prove-it deal on the open market.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: MLB strikeout leader Ray vs Rays newcomer Baz

Toronto left-hander Robbie Ray leads the majors with 233 strikeouts, tops the AL with a 2.64 ERA and is 12-5 going into this start at Tampa Bay

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Status remains murky after exam Archer (hip) was examined by team physician Dr. Koco Eaton on Tuesday and received confirmation that inflammation is the source of his discomfort, but the right-hander remains with...

Impact Archer's frustrating campaign therefore continues, and he's naturally running out of time to get back before the end of the regular season. The veteran is slated to meet with his representatives and seek other medical opinions as well, so whether Archer has a chance to pitch at any point during the Rays' remaining 2021 season and postseason should become more evident in coming days.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rays waiting for more info on whether Chris Archer will pitch again in 2021 Chris Archer had further evaluation Tuesday on his troublesome left hip, but the Rays still don’t know when, or if, the veteran right-hander...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Lands on IL The Rays placed Archer (hip) on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact It's unclear exactly what type of hip injury Archer is dealing with, but it was substantial enough to shorten his Saturday start to four innings and now keep him on the shelf for at least 10 days. A diagnosis of the injury, currently labeled "discomfort," should become available within the next couple days, as should a timeframe for his expected return.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE