Caleb Thielbar
RP CHC
Fri 6/3/22 10:18 AM

Thielbar (not injury related) was placed on the restricted list Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thielbar won't be able to join the team for the three-game series in Toronto this weekend since he is apparently unvaccinated. The left-hander should rejoin the active roster ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus the Yankees.

Caleb Thielbar
RP CHC
Mon 5/9/22 10:22 AM

Thielbar threw a scoreless inning in Sunday's win over Oakland to earn his second hold. He lowered his ERA to 9.00 (10 ER in 10 IP).
EDGE Analysis
After a rough start to the season, Thielbar has given up one run in his last 4.2 innings with an 11:1 K:BB ratio. He's being counted on as an impact reliever, especially against left-handed batters (.606 OPS allowed to lefties last season).

Caleb Thielbar
RP CHC
Sun 4/17/22 10:14 PM

Thielbar gave up four runs on four hits while retiring just one batter in Sunday's loss at Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Thielbar has had a slow start to the season by giving up seven earned runs while getting just one out in his last two games. He's given up seven runs in 2.2 innings for an ugly 23.63 ERA. Thielbar improved his strikeout rate to 10.8 K/9 and reduced his walks to 2.8 BB/9 last season, but he has no strikeouts and four walks this season. It's still early in the year, but it's a worrisome start for a pitcher who is being counted on as an impact reliever, especially against left-handed batters (.606 OPS allowed to lefties last season).

Caleb Thielbar
RP CHC
Tue 11/30/21 9:32 PM

Thielbar agreed to a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Twins on Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thielbar delivered a 2.25 ERA during the shortened campaign in 2020, and he followed up with a 3.23 ERA and 13 holds last season. The 34-year-old should open 2022 with a secure role in Minnesota's bullpen.

Caleb Thielbar
RP CHC
Sat 8/28/21 10:32 PM

Thielbar (6-0) allowed one hit and struck out three over two shutout innings, picking up the win in Saturday's 6-4 victory over the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Thielbar inherited a two-on, none-out situation Saturday night, but limited the damage to just one unearned run to record his sixth win of the season. The three strikeouts are the most the local Minnesotan has recorded in a single outing since July 5.

Caleb Thielbar
RP CHC
Wed 8/11/21 9:52 PM

Thielbar (4-0) walked one and struck out one without allowing a hit or a run in 1.1 innings, earning the win Wednesday over the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Thielbar continued the good work of starter Bailey Ober, and the former was rewarded when Jorge Polanco hit a solo home run for the only scoring play in the contest. Since the start of July, Thielbar has allowed eight runs in 13 innings, although all of those runs have come in just three of his 13 appearances. He's logged a 3.95 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 55:15 K:BB while adding seven holds across 43.1 innings this season.

Caleb Thielbar
RP CHC
Sun 6/20/21 10:57 AM

Thielbar (2-0) earned the win Saturday against the Rangers after tossing a scoreless inning, striking out one.
EDGE Analysis
Thielbar worked the sixth inning and was flawless, tossing eight of his 12 pitches for strikes en route to a scoreless frame and his second win of the campaign. The left-hander ended a streak of two straight outings during which he surrendered a run. He still owns a decent 4.13 ERA through 22 appearances (24 outings) but has fallen back in comparison to the 2.25 ERA he posted last season.

Caleb Thielbar
RP CHC
Thu 6/17/21 9:47 AM

Thielbar (1-0) earned the win in relief Wednesday against the Mariners after allowing one run on two hits and four strikeouts across two innings.
EDGE Analysis
Thielbar allowed Seattle's first run of the game on an RBI single from Shed Long, but he was solid the rest of the way and earned the win in his return from a nearly two-week stint on the injured list. The southpaw now owns a 4.30 ERA across 23 innings in 21 appearances this season.

Caleb Thielbar
RP CHC
Wed 6/16/21 5:03 PM

Thielbar (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thielbar had been on the injured list since June 3 due to a left groin strain, but he'll return after an absence of just under two weeks. The southpaw posted a 4.29 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with five holds in 21 innings across 20 relief appearances earlier in the year, and he'll likely reclaim his setup role going forward.

Caleb Thielbar
RP CHC
Thu 6/3/21 3:08 PM

The Twins will place Thielbar (groin) on the 10-day injured list prior to Thursday's game against the Royals, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Minnesota will call up Shaun Anderson to fill the opening on the 26-man active roster and in the bullpen after Thielbar suffered a strained left groin during his relief appearance Wednesday in Baltimore. Thielbar has been a key part of the bridge to closers Hansel Robles and Taylor Rogers this season, accruing a 4.29 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 31 strikeouts and five holds over 20 appearances.