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Nabs final bullpen spot Dobnak has been awarded the final spot in the Twins' bullpen, Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Dobnak was sent to minor-league camp earlier this month, but with Brock Stewart (hamstring) and Michael Tonkin (shoulder) slated for injured list stints, the Twins were in need of bullpen reinforcements. The 30-year-old Dobnak will need to be added to the 40-man and 26-man rosters before Opening Day.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from big-league camp The Twins reassigned Dobnak to minor-league camp Sunday, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Dobnak had been attending camp as a non-roster invitee, after the Twins had removed him from their 40-man roster following the 2024 season. The 30-year-old right-hander spent most of the past season at Triple-A St. Paul but made five relief appearances for Minnesota in the second half of the campaign, logging a 5.59 ERA and 1.66 WHIP over 9.2 innings. He's poised to once again serve as pitching depth at the Triple-A level in 2025 before likely heading into free agency next offseason, when Minnesota is expected to decline his $6 million team option for 2026.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jettisoned from 40-man roster The Twins outrighted Dobnak to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact It's not the first time Dobnak has been outrighted, so he has the option to elect free agency. If he doesn't he'll represent rotation depth at St. Paul, where he held a 4.25 ERA and 1.45 WHIP with 134 strikeouts over 133.1 innings in 2024.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Dobnak back with Twins, Castillo DFA'd The Twins will wrap up the season Sunday afternoon at Target Field.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Back in big leagues Dobnak's contract was selected from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.

Impact He will take Diego Castillo's 40-man roster spot on the final day of the season after being designated for assignment less than two weeks ago. Dobnak may not hold his 40-man roster spot all offseason, as he logged a 5.87 ERA and 1.83 WHIP in 7.2 innings in the majors this season and will turn 30 in January. Dobnak had a 4.25 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 134 strikeouts in 133.1 innings at Triple-A this season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Twins outrighted Dobnak to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday.

Impact Dobnak was removed from the 40-man roster earlier this week but will remain in the organization for now after passing through waivers unclaimed. The righty made it back to the majors this season for the first time in three years, allowing five runs over 7.2 innings during his brief time with the Twins.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits 40-man roster The Twins designated Dobnak for assignment Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Cole Irvin, who has been claimed off waivers. Dobnak made it back to the majors briefly in 2024 for the first time since 2021, allowing five runs over 7.2 frames covering four relief appearances. Given his $2.25 million salary, Dobnak is a good bet to pass through waivers unclaimed.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Twins optioned Dobnak to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.

Impact Dobnak wasn't going to be available for at least a day or two after throwing three scoreless relief innings in Sunday's loss to the Guardians. His roster spot is being absorbed by Steven Okert, who is back from the bereavement list.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A The Twins selected Dobnak's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.

Impact Dobnak will join the Twins for the first time since the 2021 season after posting a 3.61 ERA and 1.45 WHIP through 99.2 innings at Triple-A.Though he's served primarily as a starter in the minor leagues, he'll likely operate out of the bullpen as a multi-inning reliever while with Minnesota. In order to create space on the 40-man roster, the Twins transferred Alex Kirilloff (back) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Selected from Triple-A The Twins selected Dobnak's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.

Impact Dobnak will join the Twins for the first time since 2021 after posting a 3.61 ERA and 1.45 WHIP through 99.2 innings at Triple-A. Although he's served primarily as a starter in the minor leagues, he'll likely operate out of the bullpen as a multi-inning reliever while in Minnesota. In order to create space on the 40-man roster, Alex Kirilloff (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be called up The Twins are expected to call up Dobnak from Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Phil Miller and Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune report.

Impact Dobnak hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021, having had to remake himself into a slider and changeup pitcher after permanent ligament damage in his right middle finger left him unable to throw his sinker. He's been on fire lately at St. Paul, collecting a 1.70 ERA and 42:16 K:BB over 42.1 innings covering his last eight starts. It's not clear what role the Twins have planned for Dobnak, but he could provide innings protection behind their starter for Tuesday's game against the Mets, David Festa.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be called up The Twins are expected to call up Dobnak from Triple-A St. Paul, Phil Miller and Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune report.

Impact Dobnak hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021, having had to remake himself into a slider/changeup pitcher after permanent ligament damage in his right middle finger left him unable to throw his sinker. He's been on fire lately at St. Paul, collecting a 1.70 ERA and 42:16 K:BB over 42.1 innings covering his last eight starts. It's not clear what role the Twins have planned for Dobnak, but he could provide innings protection for Tuesday's starter, David Festa.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to Triple-A Dobnak cleared waivers Friday and was assigned to Triple-A St. Paul, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dobnak has spent all of this season on the 60-day injured list and found little success during his rehab process, recording a 9.35 ERA over 8.2 innings in St. Paul. Until he can put together some form of consistent success in the minors and stay healthy, the Twins will keep him off their 40-man roster for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins try to keep win streak alive against the Guardians

The Minnesota Twins seek to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Twins look to sweep series against the Royals

The Minnesota Twins face the Kansas City Royals looking to sweep their three-game series

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Dropped from 40-man roster The Twins reinstated Dobnak (finger) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday and placed him on outright waivers, Darren Wolfson of Channel 5 Saint Paul reports.

Impact Dobnak, who has been on the 60-day injured list all season after experiencing multiple setbacks in his recovery from the right middle finger discomfort that plagued him in 2021, was nearing the end of the 30-day rehab window, and the Twins didn't have room for him on the big-league roster. He didn't help his cause by finding little success over his eight-appearance rehab assignment that included stops at three affiliates. Upon moving up to Triple-A St. Paul on Aug. 28, Dobnak was roughed up for nine earned runs on 11 hits and eight walks over 8.2 innings. Since he's still owed approximately $7 million on the five-year, $9.25 million contract extension he inked in March 2021, Dobnak will presumably accept the outright assignment and stick around at Triple-A rather than electing free agency.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins aim to end losing streak in matchup with the Royals

The Minnesota Twins will try to stop a three-game slide when they play the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Twins bring home losing streak into matchup against the Guardians

The Minnesota Twins take on the Cleveland Guardians looking to break a three-game home losing streak

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Guardians visit the Twins to begin 3-game series

The Minnesota Twins start a three-game series at home against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Yankees host the Twins on 6-game home win streak

The New York Yankees host the Minnesota Twins trying to extend a six-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Yankees host the Twins on home winning streak

The New York Yankees, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Yankees host the Twins on 4-game home win streak

The New York Yankees, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Yankees look to keep home win streak alive, host the Twins

The New York Yankees, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Twins look to break road skid, take on the White Sox

The Minnesota Twins visit the Chicago White Sox looking to break a five-game road slide

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Red Sox aim to stop road skid, take on the Twins

The Boston Red Sox will try to stop their three-game road slide in a matchup against the Minnesota Twins

AUGUST 31, 2022 • Associated Press

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