HOMER BAILEY NEWS

Designated for assignment Bailey was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday.

Impact Bailey made just two starts for the Twins this season, spending the majority of the campaign recovering from biceps tendinitis. While he's healthy now, he won't be needed against for the rest of the season and isn't expected to play a role in the playoffs, so the Twins will give his roster spot to Edwar Colina, whose contract was purchased in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Sportlight for week"  Sept. 27-Oct. 3

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lasts just three innings Bailey didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's contest between the Tigers and the Twins. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk while fanning three across three innings.

Impact Bailey was activated from the 45-day injured list Tuesday and, as expected, he didn't go deep into the game -- this was just his second appearance of the 2020 season. It remains to be seen what role Bailey will have with the Twins during the playoffs, but it seems likely we see him come out of the bullpen since he spent most of the season sidelined with biceps tendinitis.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins top Tigers 5-4 in 10th, sit half-game behind White Sox

Max Kepler hit the tying home run in the eighth inning and the game-winning single with two outs in the 10th, giving the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Musgrove expected to start for Pittsburgh against Minnesota

The Minnesota Twins host the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cautious Twins put pitcher Homer Bailey on injured list Mild tendinitis is in play, and rest is the hoped-for cure.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Garver, Twins lean on pen for 2-hitter to top Indians 3-1

Mitch Garver hit his first home run of the season and the Minnesota Twins used their bullpen to string together a two-hitter in a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins place Homer Bailey on injured list, use "opener" in series finale Tyler Clippard will face his former teammates for an inning or two.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Slated to start Monday Thorpe will start Monday's game against the Pirates, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thorpe had dealt with a left leg contusion since his first outing of the season July 26, but he was able to return to the mound Thursday, firing two scoreless relief innings against Cleveland. He'll make a spot start Monday in place of Homer Bailey (biceps), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. However, Thorpe likely won't maintain a starting role since Jake Odorizzi (back) is expected to return from the 10-day IL later in the week.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hits IL with biceps tendinitis The Twins placed Bailey on the injured list Sunday with right biceps tendinitis, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Initially lined up to start Sunday's series finale against the Indians, Bailey was pushed back a day in the pitching schedule for what was believed to be rest purposes, but his move to the injured list suggests otherwise. As a result of Bailey's shutdown, Randy Dobnak is expected to stick around in the rotation for at least another turn, while Jake Odorizzi (back) will likely be activated from the 10-day IL later this week to fill the vacated starting spot.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Angels recover after giving up late lead, beat Astros in 10

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maeda, Sano power Twins past Indians 3-0

Miguel Sanó hit a pair of homers and Kenta Maeda pitched six scoreless innings in his home debut for Minnesota as the Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0 on Saturday

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Start pushed to Monday Bailey is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Pirates, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander lined up to pitch Sunday's series finale against Cleveland, but he'll instead receive an additional day of rest between starts. Bailey earned the win in his first start of the season after allowing two runs on four hits with four strikeouts and two walks over five innings. Tyler Clippard will serve as the opener Sunday for the Twins.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins beat Cardinals 3-0 in Rich Hill's smooth debut

Rich Hill pitched five scoreless innings in a smooth Minnesota debut and the Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0

JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benches clear in testy rematch as Dodgers beat Astros 5-2

JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid in Tuesday's win Bailey (1-0) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings Tuesday to pick up the win as the Twins downed the Cardinals 6-3. He struck out four.

Impact The veteran right-hander cruised through four innings before serving up a two-run shot to Tyler O'Neill in the fifth, but he held on to finish the frame and qualify for the win. Bailey tossed 80 pitches (46 strikes) and while it wasn't the most efficient outing, it was more than serviceable for a No. 5 starter. If he can continue to give the Twins quality innings, Bailey could have surprising fantasy value this season with one of the league's most dangerous offenses at his back.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts second homer O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Twins.

Impact His fifth-inning shot was the only offense the Cards could muster against Homer Bailey on the night. O'Neill now has two homers and four RBI through four games as he attempts to hold onto the starting spot in left field and keep top prospect Dylan Carlson at bay.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz homers twice and Twins beat White Sox 14-2

Jake Cave hit a grand slam, Nelson Cruz homered twice and Kenta Maeda was strong in his debut with his new team, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 14-2

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins place Odorizzi on injured list with back soreness

The Minnesota Twins have placed right-hander Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day injured list to start the season

JULY 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Begins season in long relief Smeltzer has made Minnesota's 30-man Opening Day roster, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Impact With Homer Bailey winning the fifth starter role, Randy Dobnak, Smeltzer and Lewis Thorpe will serve as long relievers to begin the season.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Begins season in rotation Bailey is expected to begin the season as the fifth starter and make his debut in Minnesota's first home series against the Cardinals that begins Tuesday, the St. Paul Pioneer Pres...

Impact It's not clear which game in the St. Louis series he will start since the Twins are waiting to see when Jake Odorizzi can return from a sore back. Bailey didn't look sharp Wednesday, but he did have three strikeouts (though also two walks). The 33-year-old rebounded from a four-season stretch in which he struggled to a 6.25 ERA to post a passable 4.57 ERA in 31 starts for the Royals and Athletics last season. However, he improved last year after joining Oakland from Kansas City and had a 4.30 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with a 68:15 K:BB over his final 73.1 innings.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

In mix for long relief role Thorpe's chances of making the 30-man initial roster increased with the release of Jhoulys Chacin, MLB.com reports. Thorpe gave up two runs over four innings, allowing seven hits,...

Impact Thorpe looks likely to make the roster as a long reliever. Homer Bailey looks set to win the fifth starter role, with two of Randy Dobnak, Devin Smeltzer and Thorpe to make the pitching staff as a long relievers.

JULY 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

In mix for long-relief role Thorpe's chances of making the 30-man initial roster increased with the release of Jhoulys Chacin, MLB.com reports. Thorpe gave up two runs over four innings, allowing seven hits,...

Impact Thorpe looks likely to make the roster as a long reliever. Homer Bailey looks set to win the fifth starter role, with two of Randy Dobnak, Devin Smeltzer and Thorpe to make the pitching staff as long relievers.

JULY 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS