FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Twins might have misplaced a member of the beginning rotation for the whole yr, and so they’ll be with out two key members of their bullpen, together with nearer Jhoan Duran, to start the upcoming season.
Anthony DeSclafani was shut down with elbow soreness after pitching in a minor league recreation Saturday and he’ll go to Dr. Keith Meister to guage his subsequent steps, which may embody elbow surgical procedure, Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stated Monday.
Duran is sidelined with a average proper indirect pressure, which occurred when he was warming as much as throw a reside batting apply session Sunday, and he will likely be positioned on the 15-day injured record. Caleb Thielbar, who has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation, continues to be slowed by left hamstring soreness and can start the season on the IL.
Falvey did not announce a timeline for Duran to return, however the Twins are bracing on shedding their nearer for the following month.
“When Jhoan Duran goes down,” Falvey stated, “that is a tricky loss, no query.”
The pitching accidents will likely be an instantaneous check of the Twins’ pitching depth. Louie Varland is anticipated to fill the ultimate spot within the beginning rotation, alongside Pablo López, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober and Chris Paddack. Varland hasn’t permitted a run in 11 innings this spring, totaling 11 strikeouts and one stroll.
Falvey did not rule out trying so as to add a starter for added depth, however he stated he was inspired by the best way Class AAA starters Simeon Woods Richardson, Brent Headrick and David Festa appeared throughout camp.
“No such factor as an excessive amount of pitching depth,” Falvey stated. “We will want it.”
DeSclafani pitched 1⅔ innings in a Class AAA minor league spring coaching recreation Saturday. He reached 94 mph together with his fastball, which is his typical velocity, however he felt soreness after his outing.
There was apparent damage threat in buying DeSclafani from Seattle as one of many 4 gamers acquired within the Jorge Polanco commerce. DeSclafani missed the ultimate two months of final season due to a proper elbow flexor pressure, and there was a earlier stint on the injured record with proper shoulder fatigue. He was traded twice this winter with the Twins on the hook for less than $4 million in his $12 million wage.
“I want lets say each pitcher has a wonderfully clear scenario,” Falvey stated. “That is one the place he handled it earlier than, he rehabbed it, he was in a superb place. All of the medical stuff we had and every little thing across the offseason… we knew there was a threat to this going ahead. Finally, (it is) simply one thing that has cropped itself up.”
Duran’s absence means Griffin Jax and Brock Stewart are the highest candidates to function the Twins’ nearer for a minimum of the primary few weeks of the 2024 season. Duran felt a cramp in his proper facet throughout his warm-up pitches Sunday, and he underwent a magnetic resonance imaging examination Monday. The Twins plan to reevaluate him in per week.
“The identical guys that have been pitching late-inning conditions for us like Griffin and Brock, these guys will proceed to pitch late inning conditions for us,” Twins Supervisor Rocco Baldelli stated. “The video games themselves will dictate who pitches when, however I am not going to take a seat right here and let you know that this man goes to finish up pitching this inning as a result of that is not how I like to consider the sport.”
Thielbar felt tightness in his hamstring throughout his 20-pitch reside batting apply session Saturday. He will likely be shut down from pitching till his hamstring heals. With out Thielbar, the Twins will seemingly lean on Steven Okert, acquired from Miami in a commerce for utilityman Nick Gordon, and Kody Funderburk as their lefty reduction choices.
Righty reliever Zack Weiss, an offseason waiver declare, has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation due to a proper teres main pressure earlier in camp. He’ll begin the season on the 15-day IL, however he has begun throwing and will begin a Class AAA rehab project round Opening Day.
FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Twins might have misplaced a member of the beginning rotation for the whole yr, and so they’ll be with out two key members of their bullpen, together with nearer Jhoan Duran, to start the upcoming season.
Anthony DeSclafani was shut down with elbow soreness after pitching in a minor league recreation Saturday and he’ll go to Dr. Keith Meister to guage his subsequent steps, which may embody elbow surgical procedure, Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stated Monday.
Duran is sidelined with a average proper indirect pressure, which occurred when he was warming as much as throw a reside batting apply session Sunday, and he will likely be positioned on the 15-day injured record. Caleb Thielbar, who has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation, continues to be slowed by left hamstring soreness and can start the season on the IL.
Falvey did not announce a timeline for Duran to return, however the Twins are bracing on shedding their nearer for the following month.
“When Jhoan Duran goes down,” Falvey stated, “that is a tricky loss, no query.”
The pitching accidents will likely be an instantaneous check of the Twins’ pitching depth. Louie Varland is anticipated to fill the ultimate spot within the beginning rotation, alongside Pablo López, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober and Chris Paddack. Varland hasn’t permitted a run in 11 innings this spring, totaling 11 strikeouts and one stroll.
Falvey did not rule out trying so as to add a starter for added depth, however he stated he was inspired by the best way Class AAA starters Simeon Woods Richardson, Brent Headrick and David Festa appeared throughout camp.
“No such factor as an excessive amount of pitching depth,” Falvey stated. “We will want it.”
DeSclafani pitched 1⅔ innings in a Class AAA minor league spring coaching recreation Saturday. He reached 94 mph together with his fastball, which is his typical velocity, however he felt soreness after his outing.
There was apparent damage threat in buying DeSclafani from Seattle as one of many 4 gamers acquired within the Jorge Polanco commerce. DeSclafani missed the ultimate two months of final season due to a proper elbow flexor pressure, and there was a earlier stint on the injured record with proper shoulder fatigue. He was traded twice this winter with the Twins on the hook for less than $4 million in his $12 million wage.
“I want lets say each pitcher has a wonderfully clear scenario,” Falvey stated. “That is one the place he handled it earlier than, he rehabbed it, he was in a superb place. All of the medical stuff we had and every little thing across the offseason… we knew there was a threat to this going ahead. Finally, (it is) simply one thing that has cropped itself up.”
Duran’s absence means Griffin Jax and Brock Stewart are the highest candidates to function the Twins’ nearer for a minimum of the primary few weeks of the 2024 season. Duran felt a cramp in his proper facet throughout his warm-up pitches Sunday, and he underwent a magnetic resonance imaging examination Monday. The Twins plan to reevaluate him in per week.
“The identical guys that have been pitching late-inning conditions for us like Griffin and Brock, these guys will proceed to pitch late inning conditions for us,” Twins Supervisor Rocco Baldelli stated. “The video games themselves will dictate who pitches when, however I am not going to take a seat right here and let you know that this man goes to finish up pitching this inning as a result of that is not how I like to consider the sport.”
Thielbar felt tightness in his hamstring throughout his 20-pitch reside batting apply session Saturday. He will likely be shut down from pitching till his hamstring heals. With out Thielbar, the Twins will seemingly lean on Steven Okert, acquired from Miami in a commerce for utilityman Nick Gordon, and Kody Funderburk as their lefty reduction choices.
Righty reliever Zack Weiss, an offseason waiver declare, has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation due to a proper teres main pressure earlier in camp. He’ll begin the season on the 15-day IL, however he has begun throwing and will begin a Class AAA rehab project round Opening Day.
FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Twins might have misplaced a member of the beginning rotation for the whole yr, and so they’ll be with out two key members of their bullpen, together with nearer Jhoan Duran, to start the upcoming season.
Anthony DeSclafani was shut down with elbow soreness after pitching in a minor league recreation Saturday and he’ll go to Dr. Keith Meister to guage his subsequent steps, which may embody elbow surgical procedure, Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stated Monday.
Duran is sidelined with a average proper indirect pressure, which occurred when he was warming as much as throw a reside batting apply session Sunday, and he will likely be positioned on the 15-day injured record. Caleb Thielbar, who has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation, continues to be slowed by left hamstring soreness and can start the season on the IL.
Falvey did not announce a timeline for Duran to return, however the Twins are bracing on shedding their nearer for the following month.
“When Jhoan Duran goes down,” Falvey stated, “that is a tricky loss, no query.”
The pitching accidents will likely be an instantaneous check of the Twins’ pitching depth. Louie Varland is anticipated to fill the ultimate spot within the beginning rotation, alongside Pablo López, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober and Chris Paddack. Varland hasn’t permitted a run in 11 innings this spring, totaling 11 strikeouts and one stroll.
Falvey did not rule out trying so as to add a starter for added depth, however he stated he was inspired by the best way Class AAA starters Simeon Woods Richardson, Brent Headrick and David Festa appeared throughout camp.
“No such factor as an excessive amount of pitching depth,” Falvey stated. “We will want it.”
DeSclafani pitched 1⅔ innings in a Class AAA minor league spring coaching recreation Saturday. He reached 94 mph together with his fastball, which is his typical velocity, however he felt soreness after his outing.
There was apparent damage threat in buying DeSclafani from Seattle as one of many 4 gamers acquired within the Jorge Polanco commerce. DeSclafani missed the ultimate two months of final season due to a proper elbow flexor pressure, and there was a earlier stint on the injured record with proper shoulder fatigue. He was traded twice this winter with the Twins on the hook for less than $4 million in his $12 million wage.
“I want lets say each pitcher has a wonderfully clear scenario,” Falvey stated. “That is one the place he handled it earlier than, he rehabbed it, he was in a superb place. All of the medical stuff we had and every little thing across the offseason… we knew there was a threat to this going ahead. Finally, (it is) simply one thing that has cropped itself up.”
Duran’s absence means Griffin Jax and Brock Stewart are the highest candidates to function the Twins’ nearer for a minimum of the primary few weeks of the 2024 season. Duran felt a cramp in his proper facet throughout his warm-up pitches Sunday, and he underwent a magnetic resonance imaging examination Monday. The Twins plan to reevaluate him in per week.
“The identical guys that have been pitching late-inning conditions for us like Griffin and Brock, these guys will proceed to pitch late inning conditions for us,” Twins Supervisor Rocco Baldelli stated. “The video games themselves will dictate who pitches when, however I am not going to take a seat right here and let you know that this man goes to finish up pitching this inning as a result of that is not how I like to consider the sport.”
Thielbar felt tightness in his hamstring throughout his 20-pitch reside batting apply session Saturday. He will likely be shut down from pitching till his hamstring heals. With out Thielbar, the Twins will seemingly lean on Steven Okert, acquired from Miami in a commerce for utilityman Nick Gordon, and Kody Funderburk as their lefty reduction choices.
Righty reliever Zack Weiss, an offseason waiver declare, has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation due to a proper teres main pressure earlier in camp. He’ll begin the season on the 15-day IL, however he has begun throwing and will begin a Class AAA rehab project round Opening Day.
FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Twins might have misplaced a member of the beginning rotation for the whole yr, and so they’ll be with out two key members of their bullpen, together with nearer Jhoan Duran, to start the upcoming season.
Anthony DeSclafani was shut down with elbow soreness after pitching in a minor league recreation Saturday and he’ll go to Dr. Keith Meister to guage his subsequent steps, which may embody elbow surgical procedure, Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stated Monday.
Duran is sidelined with a average proper indirect pressure, which occurred when he was warming as much as throw a reside batting apply session Sunday, and he will likely be positioned on the 15-day injured record. Caleb Thielbar, who has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation, continues to be slowed by left hamstring soreness and can start the season on the IL.
Falvey did not announce a timeline for Duran to return, however the Twins are bracing on shedding their nearer for the following month.
“When Jhoan Duran goes down,” Falvey stated, “that is a tricky loss, no query.”
The pitching accidents will likely be an instantaneous check of the Twins’ pitching depth. Louie Varland is anticipated to fill the ultimate spot within the beginning rotation, alongside Pablo López, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober and Chris Paddack. Varland hasn’t permitted a run in 11 innings this spring, totaling 11 strikeouts and one stroll.
Falvey did not rule out trying so as to add a starter for added depth, however he stated he was inspired by the best way Class AAA starters Simeon Woods Richardson, Brent Headrick and David Festa appeared throughout camp.
“No such factor as an excessive amount of pitching depth,” Falvey stated. “We will want it.”
DeSclafani pitched 1⅔ innings in a Class AAA minor league spring coaching recreation Saturday. He reached 94 mph together with his fastball, which is his typical velocity, however he felt soreness after his outing.
There was apparent damage threat in buying DeSclafani from Seattle as one of many 4 gamers acquired within the Jorge Polanco commerce. DeSclafani missed the ultimate two months of final season due to a proper elbow flexor pressure, and there was a earlier stint on the injured record with proper shoulder fatigue. He was traded twice this winter with the Twins on the hook for less than $4 million in his $12 million wage.
“I want lets say each pitcher has a wonderfully clear scenario,” Falvey stated. “That is one the place he handled it earlier than, he rehabbed it, he was in a superb place. All of the medical stuff we had and every little thing across the offseason… we knew there was a threat to this going ahead. Finally, (it is) simply one thing that has cropped itself up.”
Duran’s absence means Griffin Jax and Brock Stewart are the highest candidates to function the Twins’ nearer for a minimum of the primary few weeks of the 2024 season. Duran felt a cramp in his proper facet throughout his warm-up pitches Sunday, and he underwent a magnetic resonance imaging examination Monday. The Twins plan to reevaluate him in per week.
“The identical guys that have been pitching late-inning conditions for us like Griffin and Brock, these guys will proceed to pitch late inning conditions for us,” Twins Supervisor Rocco Baldelli stated. “The video games themselves will dictate who pitches when, however I am not going to take a seat right here and let you know that this man goes to finish up pitching this inning as a result of that is not how I like to consider the sport.”
Thielbar felt tightness in his hamstring throughout his 20-pitch reside batting apply session Saturday. He will likely be shut down from pitching till his hamstring heals. With out Thielbar, the Twins will seemingly lean on Steven Okert, acquired from Miami in a commerce for utilityman Nick Gordon, and Kody Funderburk as their lefty reduction choices.
Righty reliever Zack Weiss, an offseason waiver declare, has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation due to a proper teres main pressure earlier in camp. He’ll begin the season on the 15-day IL, however he has begun throwing and will begin a Class AAA rehab project round Opening Day.
FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Twins might have misplaced a member of the beginning rotation for the whole yr, and so they’ll be with out two key members of their bullpen, together with nearer Jhoan Duran, to start the upcoming season.
Anthony DeSclafani was shut down with elbow soreness after pitching in a minor league recreation Saturday and he’ll go to Dr. Keith Meister to guage his subsequent steps, which may embody elbow surgical procedure, Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stated Monday.
Duran is sidelined with a average proper indirect pressure, which occurred when he was warming as much as throw a reside batting apply session Sunday, and he will likely be positioned on the 15-day injured record. Caleb Thielbar, who has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation, continues to be slowed by left hamstring soreness and can start the season on the IL.
Falvey did not announce a timeline for Duran to return, however the Twins are bracing on shedding their nearer for the following month.
“When Jhoan Duran goes down,” Falvey stated, “that is a tricky loss, no query.”
The pitching accidents will likely be an instantaneous check of the Twins’ pitching depth. Louie Varland is anticipated to fill the ultimate spot within the beginning rotation, alongside Pablo López, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober and Chris Paddack. Varland hasn’t permitted a run in 11 innings this spring, totaling 11 strikeouts and one stroll.
Falvey did not rule out trying so as to add a starter for added depth, however he stated he was inspired by the best way Class AAA starters Simeon Woods Richardson, Brent Headrick and David Festa appeared throughout camp.
“No such factor as an excessive amount of pitching depth,” Falvey stated. “We will want it.”
DeSclafani pitched 1⅔ innings in a Class AAA minor league spring coaching recreation Saturday. He reached 94 mph together with his fastball, which is his typical velocity, however he felt soreness after his outing.
There was apparent damage threat in buying DeSclafani from Seattle as one of many 4 gamers acquired within the Jorge Polanco commerce. DeSclafani missed the ultimate two months of final season due to a proper elbow flexor pressure, and there was a earlier stint on the injured record with proper shoulder fatigue. He was traded twice this winter with the Twins on the hook for less than $4 million in his $12 million wage.
“I want lets say each pitcher has a wonderfully clear scenario,” Falvey stated. “That is one the place he handled it earlier than, he rehabbed it, he was in a superb place. All of the medical stuff we had and every little thing across the offseason… we knew there was a threat to this going ahead. Finally, (it is) simply one thing that has cropped itself up.”
Duran’s absence means Griffin Jax and Brock Stewart are the highest candidates to function the Twins’ nearer for a minimum of the primary few weeks of the 2024 season. Duran felt a cramp in his proper facet throughout his warm-up pitches Sunday, and he underwent a magnetic resonance imaging examination Monday. The Twins plan to reevaluate him in per week.
“The identical guys that have been pitching late-inning conditions for us like Griffin and Brock, these guys will proceed to pitch late inning conditions for us,” Twins Supervisor Rocco Baldelli stated. “The video games themselves will dictate who pitches when, however I am not going to take a seat right here and let you know that this man goes to finish up pitching this inning as a result of that is not how I like to consider the sport.”
Thielbar felt tightness in his hamstring throughout his 20-pitch reside batting apply session Saturday. He will likely be shut down from pitching till his hamstring heals. With out Thielbar, the Twins will seemingly lean on Steven Okert, acquired from Miami in a commerce for utilityman Nick Gordon, and Kody Funderburk as their lefty reduction choices.
Righty reliever Zack Weiss, an offseason waiver declare, has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation due to a proper teres main pressure earlier in camp. He’ll begin the season on the 15-day IL, however he has begun throwing and will begin a Class AAA rehab project round Opening Day.
FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Twins might have misplaced a member of the beginning rotation for the whole yr, and so they’ll be with out two key members of their bullpen, together with nearer Jhoan Duran, to start the upcoming season.
Anthony DeSclafani was shut down with elbow soreness after pitching in a minor league recreation Saturday and he’ll go to Dr. Keith Meister to guage his subsequent steps, which may embody elbow surgical procedure, Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stated Monday.
Duran is sidelined with a average proper indirect pressure, which occurred when he was warming as much as throw a reside batting apply session Sunday, and he will likely be positioned on the 15-day injured record. Caleb Thielbar, who has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation, continues to be slowed by left hamstring soreness and can start the season on the IL.
Falvey did not announce a timeline for Duran to return, however the Twins are bracing on shedding their nearer for the following month.
“When Jhoan Duran goes down,” Falvey stated, “that is a tricky loss, no query.”
The pitching accidents will likely be an instantaneous check of the Twins’ pitching depth. Louie Varland is anticipated to fill the ultimate spot within the beginning rotation, alongside Pablo López, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober and Chris Paddack. Varland hasn’t permitted a run in 11 innings this spring, totaling 11 strikeouts and one stroll.
Falvey did not rule out trying so as to add a starter for added depth, however he stated he was inspired by the best way Class AAA starters Simeon Woods Richardson, Brent Headrick and David Festa appeared throughout camp.
“No such factor as an excessive amount of pitching depth,” Falvey stated. “We will want it.”
DeSclafani pitched 1⅔ innings in a Class AAA minor league spring coaching recreation Saturday. He reached 94 mph together with his fastball, which is his typical velocity, however he felt soreness after his outing.
There was apparent damage threat in buying DeSclafani from Seattle as one of many 4 gamers acquired within the Jorge Polanco commerce. DeSclafani missed the ultimate two months of final season due to a proper elbow flexor pressure, and there was a earlier stint on the injured record with proper shoulder fatigue. He was traded twice this winter with the Twins on the hook for less than $4 million in his $12 million wage.
“I want lets say each pitcher has a wonderfully clear scenario,” Falvey stated. “That is one the place he handled it earlier than, he rehabbed it, he was in a superb place. All of the medical stuff we had and every little thing across the offseason… we knew there was a threat to this going ahead. Finally, (it is) simply one thing that has cropped itself up.”
Duran’s absence means Griffin Jax and Brock Stewart are the highest candidates to function the Twins’ nearer for a minimum of the primary few weeks of the 2024 season. Duran felt a cramp in his proper facet throughout his warm-up pitches Sunday, and he underwent a magnetic resonance imaging examination Monday. The Twins plan to reevaluate him in per week.
“The identical guys that have been pitching late-inning conditions for us like Griffin and Brock, these guys will proceed to pitch late inning conditions for us,” Twins Supervisor Rocco Baldelli stated. “The video games themselves will dictate who pitches when, however I am not going to take a seat right here and let you know that this man goes to finish up pitching this inning as a result of that is not how I like to consider the sport.”
Thielbar felt tightness in his hamstring throughout his 20-pitch reside batting apply session Saturday. He will likely be shut down from pitching till his hamstring heals. With out Thielbar, the Twins will seemingly lean on Steven Okert, acquired from Miami in a commerce for utilityman Nick Gordon, and Kody Funderburk as their lefty reduction choices.
Righty reliever Zack Weiss, an offseason waiver declare, has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation due to a proper teres main pressure earlier in camp. He’ll begin the season on the 15-day IL, however he has begun throwing and will begin a Class AAA rehab project round Opening Day.
FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Twins might have misplaced a member of the beginning rotation for the whole yr, and so they’ll be with out two key members of their bullpen, together with nearer Jhoan Duran, to start the upcoming season.
Anthony DeSclafani was shut down with elbow soreness after pitching in a minor league recreation Saturday and he’ll go to Dr. Keith Meister to guage his subsequent steps, which may embody elbow surgical procedure, Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stated Monday.
Duran is sidelined with a average proper indirect pressure, which occurred when he was warming as much as throw a reside batting apply session Sunday, and he will likely be positioned on the 15-day injured record. Caleb Thielbar, who has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation, continues to be slowed by left hamstring soreness and can start the season on the IL.
Falvey did not announce a timeline for Duran to return, however the Twins are bracing on shedding their nearer for the following month.
“When Jhoan Duran goes down,” Falvey stated, “that is a tricky loss, no query.”
The pitching accidents will likely be an instantaneous check of the Twins’ pitching depth. Louie Varland is anticipated to fill the ultimate spot within the beginning rotation, alongside Pablo López, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober and Chris Paddack. Varland hasn’t permitted a run in 11 innings this spring, totaling 11 strikeouts and one stroll.
Falvey did not rule out trying so as to add a starter for added depth, however he stated he was inspired by the best way Class AAA starters Simeon Woods Richardson, Brent Headrick and David Festa appeared throughout camp.
“No such factor as an excessive amount of pitching depth,” Falvey stated. “We will want it.”
DeSclafani pitched 1⅔ innings in a Class AAA minor league spring coaching recreation Saturday. He reached 94 mph together with his fastball, which is his typical velocity, however he felt soreness after his outing.
There was apparent damage threat in buying DeSclafani from Seattle as one of many 4 gamers acquired within the Jorge Polanco commerce. DeSclafani missed the ultimate two months of final season due to a proper elbow flexor pressure, and there was a earlier stint on the injured record with proper shoulder fatigue. He was traded twice this winter with the Twins on the hook for less than $4 million in his $12 million wage.
“I want lets say each pitcher has a wonderfully clear scenario,” Falvey stated. “That is one the place he handled it earlier than, he rehabbed it, he was in a superb place. All of the medical stuff we had and every little thing across the offseason… we knew there was a threat to this going ahead. Finally, (it is) simply one thing that has cropped itself up.”
Duran’s absence means Griffin Jax and Brock Stewart are the highest candidates to function the Twins’ nearer for a minimum of the primary few weeks of the 2024 season. Duran felt a cramp in his proper facet throughout his warm-up pitches Sunday, and he underwent a magnetic resonance imaging examination Monday. The Twins plan to reevaluate him in per week.
“The identical guys that have been pitching late-inning conditions for us like Griffin and Brock, these guys will proceed to pitch late inning conditions for us,” Twins Supervisor Rocco Baldelli stated. “The video games themselves will dictate who pitches when, however I am not going to take a seat right here and let you know that this man goes to finish up pitching this inning as a result of that is not how I like to consider the sport.”
Thielbar felt tightness in his hamstring throughout his 20-pitch reside batting apply session Saturday. He will likely be shut down from pitching till his hamstring heals. With out Thielbar, the Twins will seemingly lean on Steven Okert, acquired from Miami in a commerce for utilityman Nick Gordon, and Kody Funderburk as their lefty reduction choices.
Righty reliever Zack Weiss, an offseason waiver declare, has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation due to a proper teres main pressure earlier in camp. He’ll begin the season on the 15-day IL, however he has begun throwing and will begin a Class AAA rehab project round Opening Day.
FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Twins might have misplaced a member of the beginning rotation for the whole yr, and so they’ll be with out two key members of their bullpen, together with nearer Jhoan Duran, to start the upcoming season.
Anthony DeSclafani was shut down with elbow soreness after pitching in a minor league recreation Saturday and he’ll go to Dr. Keith Meister to guage his subsequent steps, which may embody elbow surgical procedure, Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stated Monday.
Duran is sidelined with a average proper indirect pressure, which occurred when he was warming as much as throw a reside batting apply session Sunday, and he will likely be positioned on the 15-day injured record. Caleb Thielbar, who has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation, continues to be slowed by left hamstring soreness and can start the season on the IL.
Falvey did not announce a timeline for Duran to return, however the Twins are bracing on shedding their nearer for the following month.
“When Jhoan Duran goes down,” Falvey stated, “that is a tricky loss, no query.”
The pitching accidents will likely be an instantaneous check of the Twins’ pitching depth. Louie Varland is anticipated to fill the ultimate spot within the beginning rotation, alongside Pablo López, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober and Chris Paddack. Varland hasn’t permitted a run in 11 innings this spring, totaling 11 strikeouts and one stroll.
Falvey did not rule out trying so as to add a starter for added depth, however he stated he was inspired by the best way Class AAA starters Simeon Woods Richardson, Brent Headrick and David Festa appeared throughout camp.
“No such factor as an excessive amount of pitching depth,” Falvey stated. “We will want it.”
DeSclafani pitched 1⅔ innings in a Class AAA minor league spring coaching recreation Saturday. He reached 94 mph together with his fastball, which is his typical velocity, however he felt soreness after his outing.
There was apparent damage threat in buying DeSclafani from Seattle as one of many 4 gamers acquired within the Jorge Polanco commerce. DeSclafani missed the ultimate two months of final season due to a proper elbow flexor pressure, and there was a earlier stint on the injured record with proper shoulder fatigue. He was traded twice this winter with the Twins on the hook for less than $4 million in his $12 million wage.
“I want lets say each pitcher has a wonderfully clear scenario,” Falvey stated. “That is one the place he handled it earlier than, he rehabbed it, he was in a superb place. All of the medical stuff we had and every little thing across the offseason… we knew there was a threat to this going ahead. Finally, (it is) simply one thing that has cropped itself up.”
Duran’s absence means Griffin Jax and Brock Stewart are the highest candidates to function the Twins’ nearer for a minimum of the primary few weeks of the 2024 season. Duran felt a cramp in his proper facet throughout his warm-up pitches Sunday, and he underwent a magnetic resonance imaging examination Monday. The Twins plan to reevaluate him in per week.
“The identical guys that have been pitching late-inning conditions for us like Griffin and Brock, these guys will proceed to pitch late inning conditions for us,” Twins Supervisor Rocco Baldelli stated. “The video games themselves will dictate who pitches when, however I am not going to take a seat right here and let you know that this man goes to finish up pitching this inning as a result of that is not how I like to consider the sport.”
Thielbar felt tightness in his hamstring throughout his 20-pitch reside batting apply session Saturday. He will likely be shut down from pitching till his hamstring heals. With out Thielbar, the Twins will seemingly lean on Steven Okert, acquired from Miami in a commerce for utilityman Nick Gordon, and Kody Funderburk as their lefty reduction choices.
Righty reliever Zack Weiss, an offseason waiver declare, has but to pitch in a Grapefruit League recreation due to a proper teres main pressure earlier in camp. He’ll begin the season on the 15-day IL, however he has begun throwing and will begin a Class AAA rehab project round Opening Day.