Paredes Injured
Minnesota Twins' Mike Paredes scratched with oblique strain; rookie Kendry Rojas steps in to start.
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Minnesota Twins right-hander Mike Paredes was scratched from his scheduled start against the Athletics just minutes before game time due to a left oblique strain, according to Winnipeg Free Press. The late scratch forced the Twins to scramble for a replacement on short notice.
Left-hander Kendry Rojas stepped in as the emergency starter, according to Newsday. It marked Rojas's fourth start of the season for Minnesota.
Paredes Pulls Out Minutes Before First Pitch
Paredes felt the injury during warmups, leaving the Twins with almost no time to adjust their plans, BDT Online reported. An oblique strain is a tear or stretch of the muscles along the side of the torso. These injuries are common in pitchers and can sideline a player for weeks.
The Twins had no choice but to turn to their bullpen depth. Rojas, a rookie left-hander, got the nod on short notice. The quick call-up showed how thin Minnesota's starting rotation has become amid recent injuries.
Rojas Steps Up for Fourth Career Start
Kendry Rojas entered as the replacement starter, marking his fourth appearance in the rotation this season, according to Stamford Advocate. The rookie has been getting spot starts as the Twins manage injuries throughout the year.
Starting on short notice is a tough task for any pitcher, but especially a rookie. Rojas had to get ready quickly with little time to prepare mentally or physically for the start against Oakland.
Paredes Injury Could Open Door for Prielipp
If Paredes is placed on the injured list, the Twins would gain a roster spot, according to Yahoo Sports. That opening could bring back left-hander Connor Prielipp, who has been on the IL since July 9 with a blister.
Prielipp has been recovering and could be close to returning. A Paredes IL stint would give the Twins a path to add him back to the active roster without having to cut anyone else from the team.
Rotation Depth Becoming a Growing Concern
The Twins have now dealt with multiple pitching injuries in a short stretch. Paredes joins a list of starters who have missed time, putting pressure on younger arms like Rojas to fill in, according to Newsday.
Minnesota has not confirmed how long Paredes will be out. Oblique strains can range from a few weeks to over a month depending on the severity. The team is expected to provide an update after further evaluation.
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