Mike Paredes scratched from start with oblique strain for Twins
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Minnesota Twins right-hander Mike Paredes was scratched from his start against the Athletics due to a left oblique strain sustained during warmups. The decision came just minutes before the game began, leading to left-hander Kendry Rojas stepping in as the starter. Paredes, who has struggled this season with an 0-3 record, has made five starts in 2026. If he is placed on the injured list, it could open a spot for Connor Prielipp, who is nearing a return from a blister injury.
- •Paredes suffered an oblique strain during warmups.
- •Kendry Rojas replaces Paredes as the starting pitcher.
- •Paredes is 0-3 with a 4.72 ERA in 2026.
- •Connor Prielipp could return from the IL soon.
- 1:47 AMESPN MLB — Twins scratch RHP Paredes with left oblique strain...
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Twins' Paredes scratched minutes before start with oblique strain
"Minnesota Twins right-hander Mike Paredes was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Athletics just minutes before the game was scheduled to begin. Paredes suffered a left oblique strain during warmups, the team said. Left-hander Kendry Rojas replaced Paredes as the starter.
"Minnesota Twins right-hander Mike Paredes, 25, was scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday against the Athletics just minutes before the game was scheduled to begin, after he suffered a left oblique strain during warmups.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 26, 2026, 1:47 AMTwins scratch RHP Paredes with left oblique strain...
Minnesota Twins right-hander Mike Paredes, 25, was scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday against the Athletics just minutes before the game was scheduled to begin, after he suffered a left oblique strain during warmups.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 12:29 AMTwins' Paredes scratched minutes before start with oblique strain
Minnesota Twins right-hander Mike Paredes was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Athletics just minutes before the game was scheduled to begin. Paredes suffered a left oblique strain during warmups, the team said. Left-hander Kendry Rojas replaced Paredes as the starter.
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