MICHAEL PINEDA NEWS

Diagnosed with side injury Pineda was diagnosed with left side tightness after he exited Friday's game against the Rays, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pineda's injury may have contributed to his struggles in Friday's start, as he allowed four runs on six hits and four walks while striking out three in 2.2 innings prior to his removal. The Twins haven't yet announced whether the right-hander will be able to make his next turn through the rotation, but he tentatively lines up to make his next start at home against Cleveland on Wednesday.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Gleeman: Twins announce that Michael Pineda was removed... - The Athletic Twins announce that Michael Pineda was removed from the game with left side tightness.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Leaves game with trainer Pineda was removed from Friday's game against the Rays in the top of the third inning with an apparent injury, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pineda struggled early in Friday's start, as he gave up four runs on six hits and no walks while striking out three in 2.2 innings. He was visited by a trainer with two outs in the top of the third frame and immediately removed, but the nature and severity of the injury aren'y yet clear.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pineda scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Tampa Bay

The Rays will start Shane McClanahan on Friday while the Twins are expected to counter with Michael Pineda

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Franco, Zunino power AL East-leading Rays past Red Sox 8-1

Wander Franco hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning, Drew Rasmussen threw four strong innings in a spot start for Tampa Bay and the Rays added to their lead in the AL...

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie Ober, Twins blank White Sox 1-0; Polanco homers

Rookie Bailey Ober shut out the White Sox into the sixth inning, Jorge Polanco homered and the last-place Minnesota Twins took another series from a playoff contender, beating Chic...

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giolito scheduled to start for White Sox at Twins

The Twins will roll out Beau Burrows to the mound Monday and the White Sox plan to give Lucas Giolito the start

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maeda scheduled to start for Minnesota against Houston

The Twins will start Kenta Maeda on Sunday and the Astros are expected to counter with Lance McCullers Jr

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss despite quality start Pineda (4-7) allowed two earned runs on seven hits while striking out three across six innings, taking the loss to the Astros on Saturday.

Impact Pineda allowed just one extra-base hit on a fourth-inning solo home run by Yordan Alvarez. Unfortunately, the Twins' offense didn't provide any run support and Pineda took his third loss in his last five starts. The 32-year-old has a 3.83 ERA, a 1.20 WHIP and a 7.7 K/9 in 82.1 innings this season. His next start is scheduled for Friday against the Rays.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Donaldson's RBI single in 11th lifts Twins over Astros 5-4

Mitch Garver homered early and Josh Donaldson’s RBI single in the 11th inning lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valdez expected to start as Houston hosts Minnesota

The Twins will start Griffin Jax on Thursday and the Astros are expected to counter with Framber Valdez

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes loss in short outing Pineda (4-6) allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks over four innings Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Cardinals.

Impact Pineda was given a 2-0 lead in the second inning but quickly gave it up when the Cardinals plated two runs in the third. He's now 1-4 with a 5.68 ERA and a 20:5 K:BB over his last seven starts. The 32-year-old has finished six innings in just one outing since the start of June. Pineda will carry a 3.89 ERA into next weekend's projected start in Houston.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wainwright solid for 7, rookie Sosa homers, Cards down Twins

Adam Wainwright tossed seven effective innings and rookie Edmundo Sosa homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-3 win over the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Pineda solid in short outing but Twins drop series to Cardinals ST. LOUIS — If the most surprising part of the trade deadline was that the Twins were able to get not one, but two pitchers in return for st...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Wainwright expected to start for St. Louis against Minnesota

The Cardinals are expected to send Adam Wainwright to the mound Sunday and the Twins plan to give Michael Pineda the start

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan Jeffers homers again, Twins rout Cardinals 8-1

Rookie right-hander Bailey Ober threw four effective innings, Ryan Jeffers hit a three-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-1 on Saturday night to end a...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The 5 Twins most likely to be traded before the deadline Big names who could be on the move include José Berríos, Byron Buxton, Josh Donaldson, Kenta Maeda, Max Kepler and Michael Pineda.

JULY 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Settles for quality start Monday Pineda didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Tigers after allowing two runs on five hits over six innings. He struck out six without walking a b...

Impact The right-hander blanked Detroit over five innings before Miguel Cabrera belted a two-run shot off him in the sixth. Pineda still came off the mound in line for his fifth win of the year, but an early exit by Taylor Rogers in the ninth due to a finger issue led to a blown save by Alex Colome. Pineda has five quality starts on the season to go along with a 3.86 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 64:16 K:BB through 72.1 innings.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kepler's RBI single gives Twins 6-5 win vs Tigers in 10

Max Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning against All-Star closer Gregory Soto gave the Minnesota Twins a 6-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Pineda starts as Twins meet Tigers in all-too-familiar series The teams are playing for the third time since July 8 after meeting in seven consecutive games around the All-Star break.

JULY 26, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Manning scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota

The Twins will roll out Michael Pineda to the mound Monday and the Tigers plan to give Matt Manning the start

JULY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani's MLB-best 35th HR lifts Angels past Twins 6-2

Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 35th home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns win over White Sox Pineda (4-5) allowed one earned run on four hits and a walk while striking out three across five innings, earning the win over the White Sox on Wednesday.

Impact Pineda surrendered two hits and a walk in the third inning, which led to the only run scored against him. He allowed just two runners to reach base safely in the other four innings pitched. His previous start was also against the White Sox, where he was blown up for five runs on 12 hits. He was able to adjust from that performance Wednesday to handle the White Sox for his first win since May 26. The 32-year-old has a 3.93 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 66.1 innings.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cease expected to start as Chicago hosts Minnesota

The White Sox will roll out Dylan Cease to the mound Wednesday and the Twins will give Michael Pineda the start

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lynn scheduled to start for Chicago against Minnesota

The Twins will start Griffin Jax on Monday and the White Sox are expected to counter with Lance Lynn

JULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS