Bailey Ober blames elbow injury on slick baseballs used in Boston
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Twins pitcher Bailey Ober is on the 15-day injured list due to an elbow injury. He attributes the injury to the baseballs used during his start against the Red Sox on May 24. Ober reported that the slickness of the baseballs impacted his ability to grip the ball, which may have contributed to his discomfort. The Twins are currently assessing his condition as he recovers from the injury. Ober's absence may affect the team's pitching depth moving forward.
- •Ober placed on the 15-day injured list.
- •Injury linked to baseballs used against the Red Sox.
- •Ober started against Boston on May 24.
- •Slick baseballs affected his grip during the game.
- 11:14 PMESPN MLB — Twins' Ober blames elbow woes on slick baseballs
"Twins right-hander Bailey Ober said he believes an elbow injury that currently has him on the 15-day injured list is the result of the baseballs used in his May 24 start against the Red Sox in Boston.
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