Tyler Mahle

Last year's aggressive midseason moves for Tyler Mahle and Jorge López did not work out, and now the Twins are paying the price.

Plus updates on Jordan Balazovic and Austin Martin, the sad state of the AL Central, comping Michael Pineda and pitch clock downsides.

Mahle had been on the injured list with a right arm posterior impingement and flexor pronator strain since April 30.

Kirilloff has been crushing the ball at Triple-A St. Paul, so the Twins will find out — again — if his right wrist is healthy.

Mahle was removed after the fourth inning Thursday due to elbow soreness.

Reacting (and overreacting) to the good, the bad and the ugly from the Twins' first six games of 2023.

Are injuries already a problem? Is the rotation actually the roster's biggest strength? Does the lineup have enough lefty power?

"It's hard not knowing what's going to happen," Ober said. "That's their call and how they're going about their decision-making."

Buxton and the Twins are happy with where he's at as he builds up to playing in games, but Alex Kirilloff is behind schedule.

A group of Twins pitchers rented an Airbnb near Driveline's Washington facility after last season ended.

Plus updates on the health of Tyler Mahle's shoulder and Bailey Ober's ever-increasing fastball velocity.

With better personnel, the Twins starting rotation should be able to shoulder more of the pitching load.

With an opportunity to reduce the pressure on himself to return more quickly and perform for his next contract, Paddack opted for security.

Paddack started five games with the Twins before undergoing Tommy John surgery in May.

News, notes and quotes from the Twins president of baseball operations' season-ending media session.

Playing home games at GABP has caused problems for Tyler Mahle all year, but it has been a boon for Nick Castellanos.

The Giants need starting pitching depth. Why not target starters who can help them this season and next? Here are some possibilities.

These pitchers showed a promising new pitch mix last season that should stand out when we're looking at projections this year.