RANDY DOBNAK NEWS

Twins give pitcher Randy Dobnak a five-year contract extension Pitcher Randy Dobnak of South Park has agreed to a contract extension with the Twins, a major league source confirmed. The five-year, $9.25...

MARCH 29, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Dobnak agrees to 5-year extension (source) Randy Dobnak's improbable big league journey began at an NCAA Division II baseball program, took him through an obscure independent league i...

MARCH 28, 2021 • MLB.COM

Nabs five-year extension Dobnak agreed Sunday with the Twins on a five-year, $9.25 million contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. The deal includes three team options and escalator clauses th...

Impact Though manager Rocco Baldelli confirmed days earlier that Dobnak would begin the season in a bullpen role for the Twins, the 26-year-old's solid work out of the rotation the past two seasons means he likely won't have to wait long before getting another look as a starter. The long-term extension seemingly backs up the notion that Dobnak is viewed as a starter, and the deal simultaneously gives the right-hander some more financial security after he initially signed with the Twins in 2017 as an undrafted free agent out of independent ball. Dobnak has thus far gotten solid results by limiting walks and generating groundballs at a high clip, but he's shown significant improvement in generating swings and misses this spring. Over 13.2 innings in Grapefruit League play, Dobnak racked up 18 strikeouts.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Dobnak secures bullpen spot; Lewis Thorpe optioned FORT MYERS, Fla. — A stellar spring helped cement a spot on the Opening Day roster for Randy Dobnak, who turned in yet another solid effort...

MARCH 26, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Set for bullpen role Dobnak has made the major-league roster and will pitch out of the bullpen to begin the regular season, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Dobnak had an impressive spring training for Minnesota, striking out 18 and walking none while allowing only one earned run across 13.2 frames. While he'll start the season as a reliever, Dobnak will likely be in line for the rotation when an opening occurs due to injury or poor performance.

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays' Anderson ailing

A week before opening day, the Chicago White Sox found out slugger Eloy Jiménez will be closed down for most of the season

MARCH 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues to impress Dobnak threw 3.1 scoreless innings with five strikeouts in Friday's spring start. He's thrown 8.2 scoreless innings with 13 strikeouts this spring. He's worked on a new grip on his...

Impact Dobnak continues to impress this spring and it looks like his improved slider is generating more strikeouts. However, he won't win a job in the starting rotation as long as fifth starter Matt Shoemaker and the other starters are healthy. He'll likely begin the season in a swingman role, but he is still someone to keep in mind in deeper leagues given the strikeouts he's getting this spring.

MARCH 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching arm

Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and the team doesn’t expect him to be in the bullpen on opening day

MARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Piling up strikeouts Dobnak threw three scoreless innings with six strikeouts in Friday's spring start. He's thrown 5.2 scoreless innings with eight strikeouts and no walks this spring.

Impact Dobnak has looked sharp so far, but it's very unlikely he'll win a spot in the rotation unless Matt Shoemaker or another starter is injured. He'll likely begin the season in a swingman role, but is still someone to keep in mind in deeper leagues given the strikeouts he's getting this spring and with an improved defense (ie. Andrelton Simmons at shortstop) behind the ground-ball pitcher.

MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchers

New York Yankees star DJ LeMahieu launched a three-run homer in an exhibition game Saturday, and that was all for Pittsburgh starter JT Brubaker

MARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Looks solid in spring debut Dobnak threw 2.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts in his spring debut in Friday's loss to Atlanta. He pitched in reilef after starter Matt Shoemaker. "Dobber can seemingly han...

Impact Dobnak appeared to be the leading candidate to win the fifth-starter role, but he looks set to move to a swingman role after the Twins signed Shoemaker. He's nominally competing with Shoemaker, Devin Smeltzer and Lewis Thorpe for the fifth starter role this spring. Shoemaker hasn't been able to stay healthy the last three seasons, so Dobnak could be a factor in the rotation before too long.

MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Do-it-all Dobnak an asset on Twins' staff NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Randy Dobnak spent this offseason making advancements all around his life. For one, he's no longer living with his in-la...

MARCH 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Twins pitchers again in prove-it mode, starting with Berrios

The pitching staff carried the load for the Minnesota Twins last year to win a second straight division title

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After solid Twins debut, Maeda aims to finish even stronger

Kenta Maeda’s first season with Minnesota was abbreviated by the pandemic, but the Japanese right-hander’s debut was a runaway success

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Faces competition for rotation spot Dobnak will face competition for the fifth starter role after the Twins signed Matt Shoemaker to a one-year, $2 million contract.

Impact Dobnak appeared to be the leading candidate to win the fifth-starter role, but he'll now compete against Shoemaker, along with Devin Smeltzer and Lewis Thorpe. Since Dobnak has minor-league options left, it's more likely he'll be used in a swingman role and could be sent to Triple-A for brief stints. Still, Shoemaker will have to perform well in spring training, but Dobnak is now an underdog for a rotation spot.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leading fifth starter candidate Dobnak will enter spring training as the leading candidate for the fifth starter role barring a late signing of a veteran free agent, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press re...

Impact If the Twins don't sign a veteran to compete for the role, Dobnak looks like the clear favorite as he'll battle Devin Smeltzer and Lewis Thorpe. Dobnak began last season in the rotation and went 5-1 with a 1.78 ERA through his first six starts, but he was later sent to the alternative site after posting a 8.27 ERA and 26 hits allowed across 16.1 innings in his last four outings. As a groundball pitcher (62.1% in 2020), Dobnak could benefit significantly from Minnesota's signing of Andrelton Simmons and an improved infield defense.

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AL Central teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Randy Dobnak, Travis Blankenhorn optioned to make room for Odorizzi and Avila Righthander Randy Dobnak, who has given up nine earned runs over his past two outings and has an 8.27 ERA over his past four, was optioned t...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins option Dobnak to make room on roster What would the Twins do when right-hander Jake Odorizzi returned from the injured list? A six-man rotation? Piggybacking two or more of thei...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • MLB.COM

Twins send struggling Randy Dobnak to alternate training camp Righthander Randy Dobnak, who has given up nine earned runs over his past two outings and has an 8.27 ERA over his past four, was optioned t...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sent down by Twins Dobnak was optioned to the Twins' alternate training site Wednesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

Impact Dobnak struggled in Tuesday's start as he was charged with his fourth loss of the season, and he'll be removed from the active roster as a result. Jake Odorizzi (abdomen) was reinstated from the injured list to take his place in the rotation. Dobnak will remain with the taxi squad for the team's current road trip, so he'll be available in an emergency situation.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes another loss Dobnak (6-4) allowed four earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four across 4.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the White Sox.

Impact Dobnak didn't allow any home runs, but faltered in the third inning. Four of the first five batters he faced reached base, resulting in three runs to crossing the plate. Dobnak allowed two or fewer runners to score in each of his six outings, but has surrendered 17 earned runs across 21.1 frames in his last five efforts. He'll look to get things back on track in his next outing, projected to come Tuesday against Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dunning pitches White Sox past Twins for 6th straight win

Dane Dunning pitched seven effective innings, Luis Robert had a key two-run single and the Chicago White Sox strengthened their hold on the AL Central with a 6-2 victory over the M...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gregorius' 2-run homer helps Phillies beat Mets 4-1

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dobnak scheduled to start for Twins at White Sox

The Twins will start Randy Dobnak on Tuesday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Dane Dunning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS