Twins place Maeda on 15-day IL (triceps)
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MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins announced Saturday that they have placed right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda on the 15-day injured list with a right triceps strain (retroactive to Thursday).
Maeda, who exited his start on Wednesday afternoon against the Yankees after three-plus innings pitched, has started four games for the Twins this season, going 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA (16.0 IP, 16 ER), 23 hits allowed, three walks and 14 strikeouts.
To replace Maeda on the 26-man roster, the Twins have recalled right-handed pitcher Bailey Ober from Triple-A St Paul. Ober, who was optioned to St. Paul on Monday, made the start for Minnesota on Sunday afternoon against the Washington Nationals at Target Field, earning the win after allowing one run on three hits in 5.2 innings pitched, with three walks and four strikeouts in a Twins 3-1 victory. The 27-year-old has made four starts for the Saints this season, going 2-1 with a 2.55 ERA (17.2 IP, 5 ER), six walks and 22 strikeouts.
Ober is scheduled to make the start this afternoon against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field.