Zebby Matthews - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Potential fifth starter Matthews has a chance to win a rotation spot for the Twins this spring, and one more spot is now open in the wake of Pablo Lopez's elbow injury, Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports.

Impact Leach surmised that Taj Bradley and Simeon Woods Richardson were likely ahead of Matthews in the pecking order to begin spring training, but Lopez's injury now opens up a third spot in the rotation. Mick Abel and David Festa (shoulder) are also options for the Twins.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Twins right-hander Pablo López has a major elbow injury that likely will need season-ending surgery

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López has a “significant tear” in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that is expected to require season-ending surgery

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't make another start Matthews is not scheduled to make a start this weekend in Philadelphia.

Impact Matthews had tentatively lined up to pitch the regular-season finale Sunday, but the Twins have Simeon Woods Richardson scheduled to take the ball that day instead. The righty bounced back from a couple rough outings to throw seven innings of one-run ball versus the Rangers on Tuesday in what turned out to be his final start of the season. Matthews will finish with a 5.56 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 88:24 K:BB over 79.1 frames covering 16 starts for Minnesota in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fires seven strong innings Matthews (5-6) got the win Tuesday against the Rangers, allowing one run on four hits while striking out six in seven innings.

Impact Matthews allowed a solo home run to Joc Pederson on just his second pitch of the game but shut down the Rangers from there. Tuesday was an excellent bounce back start for Matthews who got shelled in his last outing, tying his career-worst in runs allowed while setting a new career-worst in hits allowed. Tuesday was Matthew's third quality start in his last five outings in what's been a strong finish to an up-and-down season for the 25-year-old. Matthews lines up for one additional road start this weekend against the Phillies.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zebby Matthews vexes Rangers' batters as Twins defeat Texas, 4-1 Zebby Matthews and the Twins on Tuesday discovered someone having an even more unhappy September tha...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Rangers eliminated from playoff chase with 8th straight loss, 4-1 to the Twins

Zebby Matthews allowed his only run on a leadoff homer while pitching seven innings for the Minnesota Twins in a 4-1 win at Texas

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers host the Twins to begin 3-game series

The Texas Rangers host the Minnesota Twins to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Knocked around in sixth loss Matthews (4-6) took the loss Tuesday, allowing nine runs on 11 hits and two walks over three innings in a 10-9 loss against the Yankees. He struck out two.

Impact Matthews was tagged for runs in each of the three innings he worked Tuesday, failing to find a groove before being pulled. The 25-year-old has endured a tough season, carrying a 5.97 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across 15 starts and 72.1 innings. Still, there are signs of optimism in his underlying metrics, with a 3.85 FIP and a 3.4 K/BB ratio pointing to better potential than the surface stats suggest.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Down 10-1, Twins storm back but can't finish comeback vs. Yankees Zebby Matthews dug the Twins a deep hole and they almost climbed all the way out of it.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • SI.COM

Yankees survive another bullpen meltdown, beat Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting 9-run lead

David Bednar just held on to get the final three outs, and the New York Yankees held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 10-9 after nearly wasting a nine-run lead

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Zebby Matthews, Twins plot to keep Yankees' bats quiet Deadspin | Zebby Matthews, Twins plot to keep Yankees' bats quiet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Zebby Matthews, Twins plot to keep Yankees' bats quiet The New York Yankees might benefit from a full night's rest heading into their next game.New York will try to even a three-game series at on...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Twins bring 1-0 series lead over Yankees into game 2

The Minnesota Twins lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the New York Yankees

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Woods Richardson fans 11 in Twins' 7-0 win, dropping Yankees 5 games behind Blue Jays

Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six innings and Austin Martin drove in four runs to lead the Minnesota Twins over the New York Yankees 7-0

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Tagged for five runs in fifth loss Matthews (4-5) took the loss Tuesday against the Angels, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks in 4.2 innings. He struck out five.

Impact The five runs allowed were Matthews' most since July 30 versus Boston. The 25-year-old right-hander has now failed to throw at least five frames in seven of his 14 outings this season, and he's also walked multiple batters in four of his last five appearances. Matthews will carry a 5.06 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 80:22 K:BB over 69.1 innings into his next start, which lines up for next week in a tough spot against the Yankees.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins' Zebby Matthews carries strong form into start vs. Angels The Minnesota Twins never quite recovered from a poor start to the season, but manager Rocco Baldelli is still paying close attention to how...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Royce Lewis hits 2 homers as Twins pound error-prone Angels 12-3

Royce Lewis homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the sloppy Los Angeles Angels 12-3

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Punches out five in strong outing Matthews didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing one run on three hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out five.

Impact Matthews has now logged a quality start in consecutive outings for the first time all year. The three hits allowed fell one shy of matching his season low, and the 25-year-old right-hander tallied an impressive 14 swinging strikes on the evening. Matthews still has work to do in order to improve his 4.73 ERA and 1.42 WHIP, though he does have 75 punchouts over 64.2 innings. His strong 27 percent strikeout rate entering Wednesday could help give him an edge for his next scheduled matchup against the Angels, who lead MLB in strikeouts as a team (1,365).

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor hits 2-run double in ninth to lead White Sox to 4-3 comeback win over Twins

Brooks Baldwin had an RBI single and Michael A

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

How a sinker became the new popular pitch for the Minnesota Twins staff Zebby Matthews and Joe Ryan are among the Minnesota Twins who have been employing a sinker in their mix of pitches.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Benintendi's two-HR, four-hit day propels White Sox past Twins

Andrew Benintendi went 4 for 5 with two homers and five RBIs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Six strong innings in fourth win Matthews (4-4) picked up the win Friday against the Padres, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits and no walks in six innings. He struck out three.

Impact It was Matthews' first start of at least six innings since July 25 against the Nationals, although he did fan a season-low three Friday. The 25-year-old right-hander has 70 strikeouts over 58.2 innings, but his rough 5.06 ERA and 1.48 WHIP make him a candidate to move out of the Minnesota rotation once Pablo Lopez (shoulder) comes off his rehab assignment. Matthews should get at least one more turn in the rotation, which lines up for a favorable home tilt against the last-place White Sox next week.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cortes ejected in chaotic fourth inning as Twins top Padres 7-4

The Minnesota Twins took advantage of a chaotic fourth inning that included a two-run error and the ejection of Padres starting pitcher Nestor Cortes in a 7-4 win over San Diego

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins host the Padres on 3-game home losing streak

The Minnesota Twins take on the San Diego Padres looking to break a three-game home losing streak

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Addison Barger hits go-ahead double in 8th as Blue Jays rally to beat Twins 9-8

Addison Barger had a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 9-8 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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