Eddie Rosario's big hit lifts Indians over Twins 4-1
Eddie Rosario broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run single and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-1JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
RANDY DOBNAK #68 - PITCHER - MINNESOTA TWINS
0-0 W-L •
1.66 WHIP •
5.59 ERA
0-0 W-L
1.66 WHIP
5.59 ERA
Placed on injured list Dobnak was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right middle finger strain Thursday, retroactive to June 21.
Impact Dobnak was slated to start Friday's game against Cleveland, but he'll be unable to do so due to his finger issue. The right-hander will be eligible to return as early as July 1, but the severity of his injury isn't yet clear. The Twins haven't yet announced who could take Dobnak's place in the rotation, but right-hander Griffin Jax was recalled in a corresponding move, and Jax served as a starter for Triple-A St. Paul earlier in the year.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picking up another start Dobnak is slated to start Friday's game against Cleveland.
Impact Michael Pineda (forearm) isn't on track to return from the 10-day injured list until next week at the earliest, so Dobnak will be awarded a second straight turn through the rotation in Pineda's stead. After a string of poor outings as a spot starter and long reliever, Dobnak righted the ship in his last outing Saturday at Texas, working five innings while surrendering two runs.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hurls five innings in no-decision Dobnak didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Rangers after tossing five innings of two-run ball, allowing four hits and a walk while striking out one.
Impact Dobnak was coming off several subpar performances but delivered a strong outing here, as he ended just three outs away from posting a quality start while tossing 48 of his 73 pitches for strikes. The right-hander, who started for the injured Michael Pineda (forearm) has a long way to go before claiming a steady rotation spot, but this was a step in the right direction for sure.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins take lead on consecutive wild pitches, top Rangers 3-2
Max Kepler scored the go-ahead run on a second consecutive wild pitch from Texas reliever John King in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Rangers 3-2JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting for injured Pineda Dobnak will start Saturday's game against the Rangers, Pierre Noujaim of Fox 9 Minneapolis reports.
Impact After working in long relief in his last appearance June 13, Dobnak will step back into the rotation as a replacement for Michael Pineda, who exited early in that same game due to forearm tightness. The Twins are hopeful that Pineda will only miss one turn through the rotation, so Dobnak could be headed back to the bullpen or to Triple-A St. Paul following Saturday's start. Since blanking Cleveland over six innings in a May 21 start, Dobnak has been blasted for 23 earned runs on 35 hits and six walks over 18.1 innings in his subsequent four outings.
JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers look to break 4-game slide against Twins
Texas will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Rangers take on MinnesotaJUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins' triple and 2 bases-loaded walks in 10th beat Texas
Luis Arraez hit an RBI triple to start the Minnesota 10th inning and the Twins then drew two bases-loaded walks to beat the Texas Rangers 7-5JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Works in long relief Dobnak (finger) covered two innings out of the bullpen in Sunday's 14-3 loss to the Astros, giving up six runs on seven hits while striking out two.
Impact Due to bruising on one of his fingers, Dobnak was forced to pitch with a fake nail in his last start Wednesday against the Yankees. The right-hander still struggled to get a feel for his pitches in the outing, as he was crushed for eight runs on 11 hits -- including four long balls -- and three walks while lasting 4.2 innings. The Twins didn't specify after the outing that Dobnak would be moved to the bullpen, but that came to fruition when manager Rocco Baldelli said that the newly recalled Bailey Ober would get another start during the upcoming week. Though Dobnak faltered in his long-relief appearance Sunday, he may get another look in the rotation after all. MIchael Pineda (forearm) exited his start after 64 pitches, and he appears likely to require a trip to the injured list. Minnesota could turn to Dobnak to take the hill for Pineda's next start, which is tentatively set to come next weekend in Texas.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Randy Dobnak gives up four home runs as Twins fall 9-6 to Yankees Randy Dobnak had never allowed four homers. Nor had he ever issued three walks or so many runs in a start. The problems may have been caused...
JUNE 10, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
King expected to start for the Yankees against Twins
The Twins will send J.AJUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nursing finger issue Dobnak pitched with a fake fingernail Wednesday against the Yankees, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Dobnak got a fake nail attached Wednesday to avoid a blister after ripping his real nail June 2. The righty said "My fingernail's completely bruised right now. It's almost like I can't finish my pitches" after Wednesday's outing and certainly showed, as he allowed eight runs on 11 hits, four of which were homers, in 4.2 innings. He also walked three batters and struck out none in the losing decision against the Yankees. It remains to be seen whether Dobnak will miss any time, or perhaps require a stay on the injured list.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cole spins a win as Stanton powers Yankees past Twins 9-6
Gerrit Cole got back on track with six sharp innings, and Giancarlo Stanton hit two of the New York Yankees’ four home runs to fuel a 9-6 victory over the Minnesota TwinsJUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 skidJUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falls again Dobnak (1-5) allowed three earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three across 5.2 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Orioles.
Impact Dobnak allowed at least one baserunner in every inning that he pitched, though he avoided major damage through his first four innings. That changed in the fifth frame when he surrendered a two-run homer to DJ Stewart. Since throwing six scoreless innings on May 21, Dobnak has allowed nine earned runs across 11.2 innings in his last two outings.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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 skidJUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 HarveyJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Orioles end 14-game skid, Mullins keys 7-4 win over Twins
Cedric Mullins got two hits, scored two runs and made a sensational catch in center field, helping the Baltimore Orioles snap their 14-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over th...JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Roughed up by Royals Dobnak (1-4) took the loss Friday, coughing up six runs on nine hits and a walk over six-plus innings as the Twins fell 8-3 to the Royals. He struck out three.
Impact The soft-tossing right-hander blanked Kansas City over four innings, but Dobnak got tagged for three runs in the fifth before allowing the first batters in the seventh to reach base, all of whom came around to score after he'd gotten the hook. He's likely locked into a rotation spot while Kenta Maeda (groin) is sidelined, but Dobnak's 6.49 ERA and 19:6 K:BB through 26.1 innings this season and not encouraging.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Happ expected to start for the Twins against the Royals
The Royals will start Ervin Santana on Saturday and the Twins are expected to counter with J.AMAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Merrifield, Bubic lead Royals over Twins 8-3
Whit Merrifield had two hits and three RBIs, Kris Bubic had another strong start and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 8-3MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bubic, Royals to take on Dobnak, Twins
The Twins will send Randy Dobnak to the mound Friday and the Royals will give Kris Bubic the startMAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Meadows homers and has 4 RBIs, Rays beat Royals 7-2
Austin Meadows homered and had four RBIs, Shane McClanahan went five scoreless innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets second turn in rotation Dobnak is scheduled to start Friday's series opener against the Royals, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Twins moved Kenta Maeda (groin) to the 10-day injured list two days after Dobnak's May 21 start, making it little surprise that the latter will receive a second straight turn through the rotation. Dobnak dominated against a punchless Cleveland offense last week, striking out five over six scoreless frames while allowing only five baserunners. He should make for a worthy streaming option against Friday versus a Royals offense that ranked in the bottom third of the majors entering play Thursday with an 87 wRC+.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sanó homers to lead Minnesota past Baltimore 3-2
Miguel Sanó hit a three-run homer, leading the Minnesota Twins over Baltimore 3-2 for a three-game sweep of the major league-worst OriolesMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
