Twins Starter to Return as Reliever this Season
The Minnesota Twins are reportedly going to use pitcher Bailey Ober in a piggyback/long-relief role upon his return.
Ober threw a live batting practice session on Monday and has now been cleared for game action. As a result, he will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Fort Myers on Thursday.
Bailey Ober finished up a live BP, and the plan is for him to start for Fort Myers on a rehab assignment on Thursday. He's obviously been down a while. They won't build him back up to starting this year. Likely another piggyback/length bullpen option like Winder upon return.
— Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) August 29, 2022
Ober has only been able to make just seven starts this season due to groin issues which have been bothering him all season. He's posted a 4.01 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 29 strikeouts over 33 innings this season.
Because he'll be returning as a multi-inning reliever, Ober's rehab assignment shouldn't be too long, as he'll need less time to build up arm strength.
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