BROCK STEWART NEWS

Topa, Stewart, McKenzie, Sulser reach deals ahead of tender deadline

Minnesota pitchers Justin Topa and Brock Stewart agreed to one-year contracts ahead of Friday’s tender deadline along with fellow right-hander Triston McKenzie of Cleveland and Col...

NOVEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches deal for 2025 Stewart (shoulder) and the Twins agreed to a one-year, $870,000 contract Friday to avoid arbitration, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The left-hander missed most of the second half after undergoing shoulder surgery in late July, but that won't prevent Minnesota from tendering him a contract for 2025. Stewart had a 5.17 ERA in 16 appearances for the Twins this year but was dominant in 2024 with just two earned runs allowed across 27.2 innings.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season-ending shoulder surgery Stewart will undergo arthroscopic right shoulder surgery on Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined for 5-to-6 months, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stewart has been limited to just 16 appearances this season because of nagging shoulder problems. If there's a silver lining is that it's only a cleanup procedure and the hope is that he'll be ready in time for spring training. That said, Stewart will turn 33 in October and has missed considerable time over the last several years with arm issues, so it's no given he'll be as effective after coming back. He holds a 2.28 ERA and 59:19 K:BB over 43.1 frames for the Twins since the beginning of the 2023.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Brock Stewart needs shoulder surgery; bad news for Brooks Lee coming? Ahead of Friday's critical doubleheader between the Twins and Guardians, Minnesota is getting some bad injury news.

AUGUST 9 • SI.COM

Newly-acquired reliever Trevor Richards joins Twins as Brock Stewart winds up on IL again The Twins acquired Richards in a deadline-day trade with the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

JULY 31 • TWINCITIES.COM

Twins reliever Brock Stewart (shoulder) returns to IL The Minnesota Twins placed right-handed reliever Brock Stewart on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right shoulder strain.Stewart, 32...

JULY 31 • THESTATE.COM

Back to IL with shoulder strain The Twins placed Stewart on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right shoulder strain, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Stewart just returned a week ago from a lengthy absence due to shoulder issues and is now headed back to the IL. The righty was roughed up for seven runs over 2.1 innings covering three appearances over the last week while showing diminished velocity. Stewart has often been a lockdown reliever for the Twins when healthy, but whether he'll be able to regain that form this season is a fair question.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for injured list Stewart (undisclosed) is expected to be placed on the injured list Wednesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The move isn't official yet and his injury isn't clear, but it's not surprising given his struggles since his return from shoulder tendinitis on July 24 -- he's given up seven runs and seven hits in 2.1 innings over three outings with a 3:2 K:BB in that span.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for injured list Stewart will be placed on the injured list, TwinsRadio reports.

Impact The move isn't official yet and his injury isn't clear, but it's not surprising given his struggles since his return from shoulder tendinitis on July 24. He's given up seven runs and seven hits in 2.1 innings over three outings with a 3:2 K:BB since his return.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Twins reinstate RHP Brock Stewart from 60-day IL The Minnesota Twins reinstated relief pitcher Brock Stewart from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday.The 32-year-old right-hander has misse...

JULY 24 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Activated from 60-day IL The Twins activated Stewart (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stewart is finally ready to rejoin the Twins' bullpen after being sidelined since early May with right shoulder tendinitis. He's been a lockdown reliever for Minnesota when healthy, collecting a 0.66 ERA and 56:17 K:BB through 41 innings since the start of the 2023 season. Stewart will help out the Twins in high-leverage situations.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Activation expected Wednesday Stewart (shoulder) is expected to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Right shoulder tendinitis sent Stewart to the injured list May 3, and he's allowed one earned run in four innings during a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. The 32-year-old has been phenomenal since joining the Twins in 2023, posting a minuscule 0.66 ERA and 1.07 WHIP alongside a 56:17 K:BB through 41 total innings. He'll provide a significant boost to Minnesota's bullpen once he returns, though Jhoan Duran remains locked in as the Twins' primary closer.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Could return next week Stewart (shoulder) has given up one run in three innings at Triple-A St. Paul with five strikeouts and two walks during a rehab assignment. He'll make at least one more appearance...

Impact Stewart has been on the shelf with shoulder tendinitis since early May. With a 0.66 ERA and 34.8 percent strikeout rate over 41 career innings with the Twins, Stewart will be a big boost to the bullpen once he returns.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for rehab assignment Stewart (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

Impact Stewart has been on the shelf since early May with right shoulder tendinitis but is ready to test things out in game action after getting through several throwing sessions without any hiccups. With a 0.66 ERA and 34.8 percent strikeout rate as a Twin, Stewart will be a big boost to the bullpen once he returns, which should happen at the start of the second half.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live bullpen session Stewart (shoulder) threw 20 pitches to live hitters before Friday night's game, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The right-hander has been on the shelf with shoulder tendinitis since early May. He's had several bullpen sessions in the past few weeks and the advancement to live hitters could be an indication he's ready for a rehab assignment. However, no schedule for the next step of his comeback has been announced.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live bullpen session Stewart (shoulder) threw 20 pitches to live hitters before Friday night's game, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The right-hander has been on the shelf with shoulder tendinitis since early May. He's had several bullpen sessions in the past few weeks, and the advancement to live hitters could be an indication he's ready for a rehab assignment. However, no schedule for the next step of his comeback has been announced.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Twins reliever Brock Stewart moving closer toward rehab assignment Twins righthander Brock Stewart, recovering from shoulder tendinitis, threw batting practice to Kyle Farmer and Manuel Margot at Target Fiel...

JULY 6 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Shifts to 60-day IL The Twins transferred Stewart (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact The right-hander has been on the shelf with shoulder tendinitis since early May, so the move to the 60-day IL won't affect his return timeline. Stewart has progressed to facing live batters this week and could soon begin a rehab assignment.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Facing hitters this week Stewart (shoulder) will throw two live batting practice sessions this week, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact If he comes out of them with no concerns, a rehab assignment could be next. Stewart has been out with right shoulder tendinitis since early May but looks to be tracking toward a return around the All-Star break.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Stewart (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Sunday and is scheduled to throw again Wednesday and Saturday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The right-hander landed on the injured list with shoulder tendinitis in early May and received a PRP injection a few weeks later. If all goes well, Stewart could progress to a simulated game early next week. It's possible he could return in early July before the All-Star break, but his recovery has moved at a slow pace.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

MRI on shoulder returns clean Stewart said a recent MRI on his right shoulder "looked good," and he's hopeful to resume throwing this weekend, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stewart was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder tendinitis, and fortunately for him, the injury doesn't look to be any more significant than that. If Stewart is able to resume playing catch this weekend, he would have an outside chance at returning from the IL when first eligible May 17. Stewart recorded an 0.68 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB across 13.1 innings while gathering seven holds in 13 appearances prior to landing on the shelf.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Twins take another hit with Brock Stewart landing on injured list Stewart has been a dominant option out of the bullpen.

MAY 4 • SI.COM

Twins place OF Byron Buxton, RHP Brock Stewart on IL The Minnesota Twins placed two key players on the injured list Friday, sending outfielder Byron Buxton to the 10-day IL and right-handed rel...

MAY 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Against Twins reliever Brock Stewart, righthanded hitters are having no luck After a breakthrough season in 2023, Twins reliever Brock Stewart has been equally impressive in 2024.

APRIL 18 • STARTRIBUNE.COM