DALLAS KEUCHEL NEWS

Mariners signing Dallas Keuchel to a minor league deal

The Seattle Mariners are signing 2015 AL Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel to a minor league deal

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins place veteran left-hander Dallas Keuchel on 15-day injured list with strained right calf

Minnesota left-handed pitcher Dallas Keuchel was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained right calf on the day the playoff-bound Twins finished the regular season

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ends season on shelf Keuchel was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with an undisclosed injury, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jorge Alcala will take Keuchel's place in the Twins' bullpen. Keuchel may not be dealing with anything serious, but given that he posted an 8.24 ERA and 1.88 WHIP in his last 19.2 innings, it makes sense that he wouldn't be in the mix for a spot on the postseason roster.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifting to relief role Keuchel is not currently set to take another turn through the rotation, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters Saturday that Keuchel will pitch in relief, and his first appearance in the role could come as soon as Sunday. Bailey Ober is set to enter the rotation to take Keuchel's place.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts just four innings Keuchel did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks over four innings against the Rays while striking out three.

Impact Most of the damage against Keuchel came in the second inning after the lefty allowed a leadoff triple to Curtis Mead to open the frame. However, the veteran would only make it through four innings while issuing multiple walks for the fifth time in seven starts this season. Keuchel had allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four starts coming in, though he's now been hit with no-decisions in each of his last four outings.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans six in no-decision Keuchel allowed two runs on three hits and two walks over five innings during Friday's win over the Mets. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Keuchel rebounded well after being tagged for five runs by the Rangers in his last outing. The only damage against him Friday was Francisco Lindor's two-run double in the fourth inning. Keuchel set a season high with six punchouts and now owns a 14:9 K:BB and a 4.78 ERA through 26.1 MLB frames. He's lined up to face the Rays at home next week.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard by Texas Keuchel allowed five runs on five hits and one walk while striking out two batters over 3.1 innings in a no-decision against the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Four of the five hits given up by Keuchel went for extra bases, including two-run homers by Adolis Garcia and Sam Huff. The veteran southpaw came into the contest having pitched 18 innings without surrendering a long ball on the season. Keuchel got the start after working in a piggyback role his last time out, but it's uncertain if he'll remain in the rotation moving forward. He's posted a 5.06 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 8:7 K:BB across 21.1 frames on the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Re-entering Twins' rotation Keuchel will re-enter the Twins' rotation following the demotion of Bailey Ober, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

Impact Ober has struggled in the second half and the Twins have sent him down both for performance- and workload-related reasons. It provides an opportunity for Keuchel, who hasn't allowed a run in his last two appearances (one start). The veteran left-hander appears tentatively lined up to start on Sunday in Texas against the Rangers.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Twins option Bailey Ober to Triple-A, Dallas Keuchel likely to take rotation spot Left-hander reliver Kody Funderburk, a 15th-round draft pick in 2018 who started the season at Class AA Wichita, has been called up in Ober'...

AUGUST 28, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Piggybacks Bailey Ober on Sunday Keuchel tossed five scoreless frames of long relief Sunday in the Twins' 7-6 win over the Rangers in 13 innings, striking out three while scattering five hits and two walks.

Impact After starting in each of his first three appearances with Minnesota, Keuchel ended up shifting to the bullpen to close out the weekend with the Twins bringing back Joe Ryan from the injured list Saturday. Though it may not have been manager Rocco Baldelli's plan heading into Sunday's contest, Keuchel ended up piggybacking starter Bailey Ober, who tossed just four innings before being lifted for what appeared to be performance-related reasons. After Ober put the Twins in a 5-0 hole heading into the fifth inning, Keuchel stepped and kept the Rangers off the board while the Twins rallied for four runs in the sixth and one run in the ninth to send the game to extras. Baldelli has yet to comment on Keuchel's role moving forward, but it's possible the veteran lefty gets another look as a starter as part of a six-man rotation on the heels of the stellar long-relief outing.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Role uncertain with Ryan returning Keuchel isn't scheduled to start either of the Twins' final two games with the Rangers this weekend but could be available out of the bullpen, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis...

Impact The Twins will welcome Joe Ryan (groin) back from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's game, bringing the Minnesota rotation back to full strength. After getting called up from Triple-A St. Paul earlier this month, Keuchel was expected to have only a short-term stay with the club, but he made a case for the Twins keeping him around as part of a six-man rotation. Though Keuchel failed to escape the second inning in his second start with the Twins on Aug. 11 in Philadelphia, he rebounded nicely his last time out this past Sunday versus the Pirates, carrying a perfect game through 6.1 innings while striking out three. Keuchel said that he's been throwing shorter bullpen sessions to stay prepared for a potential move to a relief role, but if he ends up going unused behind Ryan on Saturday or Bailey Ober on Sunday, it could be an indication the Twins plan to have him make a start during next week's series with the Guardians.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Reusse on strange (and wonderful) Twins baseball and Vikings troubles Remember when Reusse said Dallas Keuchel wasn't fit for a major league pitcher's mound? How does he feel about Sunday's excellent start? Als...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Carries perfecto into the seventh Keuchel (1-1) earned the win Sunday, allowing one hit and zero walks over 6.1 scoreless innings in a 2-0 victory over the Pirates. He struck out three.

Impact Keuchel had not allowed a baserunner through six, then was removed with one out in the seventh when Brian Reynolds broke up the perfect game with a double. Keuchel, making just his third start for the Twins since initially inking a minor league deal in June, threw a season high 85 pitches and recorded his first three strikeouts of the campaign. Prior to joining the Twins, Keuchel had recorded a 1.13 ERA over 32 innings in Triple-A, hinting that the 2015 Cy Young award winner may still have something to offer. He'll face a much stiffer test in his next projected start during a weekend series at home against the Rangers.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas Keuchel takes perfect game into 7th, Twins blank Pirates Dallas Keuchel tossed 6 1/3 perfect innings en route to his first victory in over 15 months as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Pittsburgh P...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Keuchel shows vintage stuff as he takes perfecto into 7th MINNEAPOLIS -- Dallas Keuchel is a World Series champion, a Cy Young Award winner and a two-time All-Star -- a decorated and respected veter...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Keuchel has perfect game broken up in 7th as Twins beat Pirates 2-0

Dallas Keuchel carried a perfect game into the seventh inning before allowing a double to Pittsburgh’s Bryan Reynolds, and Edouard Julien drove in a pair of runs for the Minnesota...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dallas Keuchel's bid for perfection broken up in seventh inning of Twins' win over Pirates Keuchel threw 6 1/3 perfect innings against Pittsburgh.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Dallas Keuchel's perfect game bid for Twins ended by Pirates' Bryan Reynolds in 7th inning

Dallas Keuchel perfect game bid for the Minnesota Twins ended when the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds doubled off the right-field wall with one out in the seventh inning

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins' Dallas Keuchel aims to get back on track vs. Pirates The Minnesota Twins will turn to left-hander Dallas Keuchel in the rubber match of their three-game series against the visiting Pittsburgh P...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Pushed back to Sunday Keuchel's next start for the Twins will come Sunday against the Pirates, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Keuchel will get another start after being roughed up by the Phillies his last time out, but he'll be pitching on eight days' rest as the Twins take advantage of off days to push him back. Joe Ryan (groin) is slated for a rehab start this weekend, so it's possible this will be Keuchel's last chance to show he should stick around.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chased early by Phils Keuchel (0-1) took the loss Friday, coughing up six runs on six hits and two walks over 1.2 innings in a 13-2 rout at the hands of the Phillies. He failed to strike out a batter.

Impact After a promising first start for the Twins, Keuchel reverted back to being the pitcher who posted a 9.20 ERA in 60.1 innings last season. The 35-year-old southpaw managed to escape the first inning unscathed thanks to a double play, but the first five Phillies to come to the plate in the second reached base, including back-to-back doubles by Nick Castellanos and Bryson Stott to lead off the frame. Minnesota is hoping to get Joe Ryan (groin) back soon and the team has off days coming up Monday and Thursday which would allow it to go with a four-man rotation, but if Keuchel does make another start, it would likely come at home next weekend against the Pirates.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rewarded with another start Keuchel is scheduled to start Friday's game in Philadelphia.

Impact The veteran southpaw will get at least one more turn through the Twins rotation while Joe Ryan (groin) remains on the 15-day injured list. In his Twins debut last Sunday versus the Diamondbacks, Keuchel failed to strike out a batter over five innings, but he allowed just one run on eight hits and two walks.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up just one run Keuchel allowed one run on eight hits and two walks and did not strike out a batter in five innings of work Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact The eight hits were a lot, but Keuchel managed to give up just one extra-base knock which was a Carson Kelly double to lead off the fifth. The Diamondbacks would end up scoring that inning before Keuchel's day was over after 74 pitches. The 34-year-old doesn't miss many bats but his ability to induce weak contact should keep him around so long as Joe Ryan (groin) is out. Keuchel tentatively lines up to face the Phillies on the road in his next start.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas Keuchel says he's in good situation now with the Minnesota Twins The former Cy Young Award winner, who is set to start Sunday against Arizona, says he didn’t doubt he’d make it back to the major leagues.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Lined up to start Sunday Keuchel will make his Twins debut in a start Sunday versus the Diamondbacks, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Keuchel could get a long look in the Minnesota rotation as Joe Ryan spends at least a few weeks on the IL while recovering from a lingering groin strain. It's hard to know what to expect from Keuchel as a fantasy streaming option, but the veteran left-hander had pitched to an impressive 1.13 ERA with 28 strikeouts across 32 innings (six starts) for Triple-A St. Paul since inking a minor-league contract with the Twins on June 22.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE