The Minnesota Twins, who recently held the MLB‘s longest winning streak, now face further setbacks as starting pitcher Bailey Ober was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. This Bailey Ober injury update comes as the team prepares to take on the Miami Marlins, compounding challenges for a rotation already affected by other injuries.
Twins’ Rotation Hit by Injuries and Struggles
Since May 31, the Twins have struggled to maintain momentum, posting a record of 9-20 after their earlier success in May. One contributing factor has been the health of their pitching staff, with more recent disruptions announced just prior to Wednesday’s matchup against Miami.
Bailey Ober experienced ongoing hip and knee discomfort, leading the team to place him on the injured list. In response, left-handed pitcher Kody Funderburk was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul, bolstering the rotation in Ober’s absence.
The update leaves the Twins with a notably depleted starting rotation, as Ober now joins Pablo Lopez and Zebby Matthews on the injured list. As a result, Minnesota’s pitching depth continues to thin while the club works to stay competitive in the AL Wild Card race.
Impact on Bailey Ober’s Performance
Bailey Ober, at 29 years old, has logged the second-most innings among Twins pitchers for the season. However, lower-body injuries have affected him since early in the year, and the organization decided additional rest was necessary as the All-Star break nears. Ober has indicated that these injuries influenced his pitching mechanics, resulting in lower throwing velocity during 2025. In June, he struggled notably, recording a 9.00 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and an 0-5 record over his final five starts before his move to the IL.
Looking Ahead for the Twins
As the Twins attempt to halt their three-game losing skid, Simeon Woods-Richardson will start on the mound versus the Miami Marlins. The continual disruptions to the starting rotation—now missing Ober, Lopez, and Matthews—highlight the urgency for the remaining pitchers, including recent call-up Kody Funderburk, to step up during this challenging stretch. The team’s performance over the coming games will shape their standing in both the competitive AL Wild Card race and the broader MLB season.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. How did the Twins get Bailey Ober?
A. The Los Angeles Dodgers selected him in the 23rd round of the 2016 MLB draft. However, he chose not to sign and went back to Charleston.
The next year, the Minnesota Twins picked him in the 12th round of the 2017 MLB draft, and this time, he agreed to sign.