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Moves up to big club The Twins recalled Funderburk from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Orioles.

Impact Minnesota is designating Funderburk as its 27th man for the twin bill, so he'll presumably head back to St. Paul after the second game of the day concludes. The 28-year-old southpaw has previously made two relief appearances for the Twins this season, giving up two earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out five over four innings.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be 27th man Wednesday The Twins will recall Funderburk from Triple-A St. Paul to serve as the 27th man during Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Orioles, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune...

Impact Funderburk has made two relief appearances at the major-league level this season, surrendering two runs with a 5:1 K:BB across four innings. He'll likely be returned to St. Paul after the twin bill.

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Returns to minors The Twins optioned Funderburk to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Funderburk made two appearances for the Twins after joining the team last Saturday, allowing two earned runs on three hits and a walk while striking out five batters across four innings. He'll end up as the odd man out of a roster spot with Brock Stewart (hamstring) returning from the injured list but could return to the big leagues again if Minnesota's bullpen depth is tested later in the year.

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Recalled from St. Paul The Twins Aaron Gleeman of The AthleticFunderburk from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.

Impact After pitching 5.2 shutout frames with a 7:2 K:BB to start the year in Triple-A, Funderburk will now join the big-league bullpen to replace Scott Blewett, who was DFA'd in a corresponding move. Funderburk owns a 5.01 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 46.2 frames in his MLB career, so he may be limited to low-leverage situations to begin with while on the Twins.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Funderburk was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's a little surprising Funderburk was sent to the minors among the first wave of cuts given the injuries to several veterans (Michael Tonkin, Brock Stewart and Justin Topa) in the bullpen. He could be called up early in the season if the Twins need another lefty in the bullpen.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four Twins players, on the roster bubble, to watch as spring training winds down Righthander Eiberson Castellano, second baseman Edouard Julien, outfielder Austin Martin and lefthander Kody Funderburk are fighting for spo...

MARCH 14, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sent to Triple-A The Twins optioned Funderburk to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.

Impact Funderburk was reinstated from the IL on Friday after battling an oblique strain for over two months, but he'll lose his spot on the active roster after allowing four runs in one inning during Friday's loss to Baltimore. Diego Castillo was recalled from St. Paul to fill the opening in Minnesota's bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Twins activate Kody Funderburk for season's final series Funderburk has been out with a left oblique strain since July 21.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Twins activate Kody Funderburk for season's final series Funderburk has been out with a left oblique strain since July 21.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Activated from IL The Twins reinstated Funderburk (oblique) from the 60-day injured list Friday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Funderburk hasn't pitched for the Twins since July 12 after being diagnosed with a strained left oblique. He'll return to the active roster ahead of the team's final series of the regular season. Funderburk allowed eight runs in 5.1 innings during his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul, though six of those runs came in one appearance. Jair Camargo was optioned to St. Paul in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting up rehab assignment Funderburk (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.

Impact Funderburk is ready for his first game action since mid-July after an extended recovery from a left oblique strain. He'll likely require at least a couple outings in the minors before the Twins are comfortable bringing him back from the 60-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifted to 60-day injured list The Twins transferred Funderburk (oblique) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of DaShawn Keirsey. Funderburk resumed throwing in late August as he works his way back from a left oblique strain but now isn't eligible for activation until late September.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Funderburk (left oblique strain) threw a bullpen session Sunday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Funderburk went on the 15-day injured list July 21. He's still likely a week or two away before he could start a rehab assignment, so it's not clear if he'll be able to return before the end of the regular season.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could begin rehab assignment soon Funderburk (left oblique strain) has started a throwing program and could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Phil Miller of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Funderburk went on the 15-day injured list July 21. He may need several appearances in the minors after a long layoff.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shelved with oblique strain The Twins placed Funderburk on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a left oblique strain.

Impact After being called up from Triple-A St. Paul on June 21, Funderburk made six appearances out of the Minnesota bullpen and gave up seven earned runs over 9.1 innings before sustaining the oblique injury. The Twins promoted right-hander Ronny Henriquez from Triple-A to replace Funderburk in the bullpen.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records first career save Funderburk earned a save against the White Sox on Monday by pitching a perfect 11th inning.

Impact Primary closer Jhoan Duran was deployed to keep the game tied in the 10th frame, leaving Funderburk the opportunity to close things out after Minnesota scored twice in the top of the 11th. The southpaw was successful in doing so, retiring the side in order on 12 pitches. The save was Funderburk's first as a major-leaguer, but it's unlikely he sees many more opportunities with Duran and Griffin Jax locked in as the team's top high-leverage options.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors Funderburk was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Funderburk tossed 1.1 scoreless frames in relief Sunday against the Rangers and will head back to the minors until the Twins have need of a fresh bullpen arm. He has a 5.18 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 24.1 innings.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kody Funderburk helps Twins bullpen get back on track A day after the Twins bullpen couldn't protect a lead against the Blue Jays, the lefthander helped the team get out of a bases-loaded jam.

MAY 13, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sent back to minors The Twins optioned Funderburk to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Funderburk went two innings in Tuesday's win over the White Sox, allowing a pair of runs. The Twins are replacing him with a fresh arm in Caleb Boushley.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not sharp in season debut Funderburk gave up a run over 1.2 innings with a strikeout, walk and home run allowed in Sunday's loss to Kansas City.

Impact Funderburk wasn't sharp during the outing as he also had an error and a balk. He made the roster as the second lefty in the bullpen, but he'll likely be used in low leverage spots initially like Sunday (a blowout loss).

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from ALDS roster Funderburk isn't on the Twins' ALDS roster, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Funderburk was included in the Twins' wild-card roster after allowing just one run in 12 innings over the final month of the season, but he never appeared in either game versus Toronto and will now lose his spot. Funderburk will be replaced by Bailey Ober, who is set to start Game 1 on Saturday.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reusse: Kody Funderburk climbs to Twins and MLB, with twists along the way Kody Funderburk pitched two perfect innings Monday in his major league debut with the Twins.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Headed to big leagues Funderburk's contract was selected by the Twins prior to Monday's game against Cleveland, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Funderbrunk has fared well in 2023, spending the majority of his time at Triple-A St. Paul. He owns a 2.60 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with a 75:21 K:BB across 37 appearances (two starts). Bailey Ober was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move, and Oliver Ortega (back) was shifted to the 60-day IL to free up a spot on the 40-man roster.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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