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Thielbar

No word yet as to the financial terms, but it’s not likely to be a (relatively) significant salary. Thielbar was mostly ineffective in 2024 with a 5.32 ERA and 1.56 WHIP, but he’s had success in the past, and will be a middle-innings option for the Cubs in 2025.

The Twins used Jhoan Duran in the eighth inning — he struck out two in a scoreless inning to keep his ERA at 0.00 — and Thielbar was able to pick up a pair of punchouts himself while procuring the third save of the season. His 6.14 ERA isn’t indicative of how well he’s pitched in 2024.

Thielbar got the call to guard a one-run lead in the final frame once Minnesota took the lead after Brock Stewart and Griffin Jax worked a pair of scoreless frames in a tie ballgame.

Thielbar was tasked with getting the final out after Matt Bowman was unable to get through the inning. Thielbar was able to get that final out, and it gives him a save despite throwing only seven pitches. It seems very unlikely that Thielbar will get many more save chances in the Minnesota bullpen.

Thielbar missed the start of the year while dealing with a hamstring injury. The left-hander will be a multi-inning option out of the bullpen now that he’s back with the club. Jorge Alcala was optioned back to Triple-A in the corresponding transaction.

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters he doesn’t anticipate Thielbar needing more than a handful of rehab appearances before returning to Minnesota’s bullpen mix. The 37-year-old lefty has been on the shelf since spring training recovering from a left hamstring strain.

The 37-year-old veteran has been dealing with this hamstring injury since the beginning of spring camp. He suffered a setback when he faced hitters on March 18. He’ll will continue to rehab before he gets back on the mound.

Thielbar missed most of spring training with a strained left hamstring, suffered a setback when he faced hitters early last week, and will begin the season on the 15-day injured list. However, the 37-year-old felt well enough to throw a bullpen session on Sunday, and his stay on the injured list could be short.

Thielbar, who has been absent from games all spring, was making progress with a strained left hamstring, but he had a setback after his last time facing hitters. This opens the door for Kody Funderburk to win a spot as the second lefty in the Twins pen.

Thielbar has been battling a left hamstring strain this spring and is expected to be ready in time for Opening Day. The 37-year-old lefty will pitch in middle relief this season for Minnesota.