KENTA MAEDA NEWS

Sharp in rehab outing Maeda (arm) worked four innings of one-run ball in his rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A St. Paul, permitting one hit and one walk while striking out five.

Impact Maeda looked good in his first outing since May 22, pumping in 33 of his 54 pitches for strikes while limiting the damage to a solo home run. The Twins have yet to decide whether Maeda will make his next start on a more limited pitch count as a member of the big-league rotation, or if he'll stick around at Triple-A for another turn. Whenever Maeda returns from the 10-day injured list, Matt Shoemaker or Randy Dobnak would likely be excised from the rotation.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

King expected to start for the Yankees against Twins

The Twins will send J.A

JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kenta Maeda sharp in four innings but Saints lose to Omaha Follow the StarTribune for the news, photos and videos from the Twin Cities and beyond.

JUNE 10, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sánchez homers, Yankees snap skid with 8-4 win over Twins

Gary Sánchez and Miguel Andújar homered, DJ LeMahieu had two hits and an RBI, and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 to end a four-game skid

JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated for 50-55 pitches Wednesday Maeda (arm/groin) is scheduled to throw 50-55 pitches during his rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Given this update, Maeda will likely need at least another start after Wednesday in order to be fully stretched out. That being said, the Twins could opt to bring the right-hander back to the majors before building him all the way back up rather than extending his rehab assignment. The plan for Maeda should become more clear after his outing Wednesday.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani, Kenta Maeda and more of Gene McCaffrey's early 2021 fantasy baseball fails Gene McCaffrey cops to some of his worst preseason takes on players for the 2021 fantasy baseball campaign, starting with Shohei Ohtani.

JUNE 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yankees take 4-game skid into matchup with Twins

New York will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Yankees take on Minnesota

JUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rehab start on tap Maeda (arm/groin) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.

Impact Maeda threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session Sunday, and he'll return to game action during his rehab start Wednesday. The right-hander still doesn't have a clear timetable to return to the major-league rotation, but he could be reinstated from the injured list as early as next week if all goes well.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sanó takes part in another triple play, Twins top Royals 2-1

Minnesota first baseman Miguel Sanó swooped in to catch a popped-up bunt and start a triple play, highlighting the Twins’ 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tosses another side session Maeda (arm) completed a 35-pitch bullpen session Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact On the mound for the second time in three days, Maeda took a step forward Sunday in terms of intensity and volume from Friday's side session, which consisted of 20 pitches. The Twins haven't formally outlined the next step in Maeda's recovery program from a sore right arm, but the prevailing expectation is that he'll report to Triple-A St. Paul later this week to make a rehab start. If all goes well, Maeda could be on track to return from the 10-day injured list by next week.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ober scheduled to start for Minnesota against Kansas City

The Royals will roll out Brady Singer to the mound Sunday and the Twins plan to give Bailey Ober the start

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota takes 4-game skid into matchup with Kansas City

Minnesota is looking to snap its four-game losing streak with a win over Kansas City

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals score 9 in 1st, rout Twins 14-5 for 5th straight win

Whit Merrifield capped a nine-run first inning with a three-run homer and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 14-5 for their fifth straight win

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Friday bullpen a success Maeda (arm/groin) successfully completed a 20-pitch bullpen session Friday and is slated to throw another bullpen Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's still unclear what the full plan is for Maeda as far as a return to the Twins' rotation is concerned. A rehab assignment still figures to be a possibility, though the club could opt to build him up through simulated games instead. In either scenario, Friday's bullpen marks an important step towards returning for the right-hander, and he'll look to make further progress when he takes the mound again Sunday.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpen Friday Maeda (arm/groin) will throw a bullpen prior to Friday's game against Kansas City and is expected to throw another bullpen before the Twins decide his next step, Do-Hyoung Park of...

Impact Maeda initially landed on the injured list May 23 with a right adductor strain and later had an arm issue arise May 30. He began throwing again June 2 and is now set to throw off the mound. The plan is for the right-hander to get another bullpen session in within the next few days before the Twins decide whether or not to send him on a rehab assignment. In any case, a mid-to-late-June return to the Twins' rotation seems like the most like scenario at this point.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins look to end 3-game slide against Royals

Minnesota is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Kansas City

JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bubic scheduled to start as Kansas City hosts Minnesota

The Royals are expected to send Kris Bubic to the mound Thursday and the Twins will give J.A

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stewart, Mountcastle help O's win second straight over Twins

DJ Stewart and Ryan Mountcastle homered as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 for their second straight win following a 14-game skid

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts throwing again Maeda (arm/groin) completed a long-toss session Tuesday and could throw a bullpen session in Kansas City this weekend, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact A right adductor strain initially landed Maeda on the injured list May 23, but a sore right arm seems to be the greater concern at the moment for the 33-year-old. The latter injury resulted in Maeda being barred from throwing over the past few days, but he's since gained clearance to start ramping up. The Twins will see how he fares in his upcoming side session before deciding whether to send Maeda out on a minor-league rehab assignment or to have him build up through simulated games prior to being activated from the IL. Regardless of what route the Twins go, Maeda is likely more than a week away from rejoining the active roster.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dobnak scheduled to start for Minnesota against Baltimore

The Twins will start Randy Dobnak on Wednesday while the Orioles are expected to counter with Matt Harvey

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota visits Baltimore, looks to build on Berrios' strong showing

Minnesota looks to follow up a dominant outing by Monday starter Jose Berrios

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles look to end 13-game slide against Twins

Baltimore is looking to break its 13-game losing streak with a win over Minnesota

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Merrifield, Dozier lead Royals past Twins 6-3

Whit Merrifield had two hits and scored two runs, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Past groin issue, managing sore arm Maeda has recovered from the right groin strain that landed him on the injured list, but he won't resume throwing until general soreness in his right arm subsides, Do-Hyoung Park o...

Impact The 33-year-old has apparently been battling the soreness throughout the first two months of the season, so he's taking a bit more rest after his most recent bullpen session. Maeda will be eligible to return from the injured list Wednesday, but at this point he seems likely to be sidelined until at least mid June.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keller expected to start for the Royals against Twins

The Royals will start Brad Keller on Sunday and the Twins are expected to counter with Matt Shoemaker

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS