Twins adjust rotation due to injuries ahead of series with Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:44 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Minnesota Twins are adjusting their starting rotation after Bailey Ober was placed on the injured list with a mild flexor strain in his right arm, likely sidelining him until July or later. This follows a 9-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday, where Joe Ryan gave the bullpen relief by pitching six innings. Rookie Connor Prielipp is set to start Tuesday's game against the White Sox, while Taj Bradley will handle the series finale. The team is also looking for possible spot starters and may employ a bullpen game during their upcoming four-game series against the Kansas City Royals starting Thursday. Additionally, outfielder Walker Jenkins is progressing towards a rehab assignment after recovering from a shoulder injury.
- •Bailey Ober on 15-day IL with a right arm flexor strain.
- •Twins defeated White Sox 9-6 on Monday.
- •Connor Prielipp to start against White Sox on Tuesday.
- •Four-game series against Royals begins Thursday.
- •Outfielder Walker Jenkins nearing a rehab assignment.
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — Twins scrambling to prop up injury-riddled rotation
"With Bailey Ober unavailable for at least the next month or so, the Twins were scrambling to adjust their starting rotation before and after Monday’s 9-6 victory over the White Sox on Monday. Ober has a mild flexor strain in his right arm and will be shut down for 10 to 14 days, general manager Jeremy Zoll said Monday evening. With Kendry Rojas (triceps) unavailable, and Simeon Woods ...
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