Andrew Albers
SP FA
Mon 3/21/22 1:59 PM

Albers agreed to a minor-league contract with the Mariners on Monday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Drayer notes that Albers was present Monday at the organization's big-league camp, so he looks as though he'll have a chance to compete for a spot in the Opening Day rotation or in the bullpen as a long man. The 36-year-old lefty made five appearances (three starts) for Minnesota in 2021, turning in a 7.58 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 12:9 K:BB across 19 frames.

Andrew Albers
SP FA
Fri 10/8/21 11:12 AM

Albers was outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Albers spent the final weeks of the season at Triple-A, but the Twins have now removed him from the 40-man roster. The veteran left-hander appears in five games for Minnesota this year and posted a 7.58 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 12:9 K:BB over 19 innings.

Andrew Albers
SP FA
Fri 9/17/21 1:22 PM

The Twins optioned Albers to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Albers allowed three runs in 2.2 innings Wednesday and now has a bloated 7.58 ERA in 19 innings this season. Injuries or other developments could demand his return to the big-league pitching staff in the next couple weeks, but his struggles suggest a complete absence of fantasy value.

Andrew Albers
SP FA
Tue 9/14/21 2:27 PM

Albers was called up by the Twins on Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Albers has been a starter in three of his four big-league appearances this season, but it's not clear that he'll fill that role this time around. John Gant (abdomen) landed on the injured list and had been serving as a starter, but his turn isn't due up until the weekend, and the Twins' off day Thursday means they can go with one fewer starter for now if they elect to go that route.

Andrew Albers
SP FA
Sat 9/11/21 4:42 PM

Albers was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
He gave up 12 earned runs in seven innings over his last two starts. Jovani Moran will take his place on the active roster.

Andrew Albers
SP FA
Thu 9/9/21 11:01 PM

Albers (1-2) took the loss Thursday against Cleveland, yielding three runs on six hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out a pair.
EDGE Analysis
Albers, who needed 98 pitches to get 12 outs, allowed a two-run homer to Franmil Reyes in the third inning and a solo blast to Oscar Mercado in the fourth. The journeyman left-hander has been rocked for 12 runs and 16 hits in seven innings of work over his last two starts. Albers joined the rotation when Randy Dobnak (finger) went on the injured list, but his last two outings may force the Twins to consider other options the next time through.

Andrew Albers
SP FA
Thu 9/9/21 1:52 PM

Albers will start Thursday's game against Cleveland, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Albers' status as Thursday's starter doesn't come as a significant surprise since the southpaw was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul after Randy Dobnak (finger) was scratched from his scheduled start. Whether Albers remains in the rotation likely depends on whether he can turn things around after he gave up nine runs in three innings during his last appearance, but he'll be pitching on normal rest in Thursday's series finale.

Andrew Albers
SP FA
Thu 9/9/21 1:41 PM

Albers was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.
EDGE Analysis
Albers was sent down Sunday after he gave up nine runs on 10 hits and a walk while striking out two in three innings against the Rays on Saturday. The Twins haven't officially announced who will start Thursday's game against Cleveland after Randy Dobnak (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list, but Albers would seem to be a candidate to rejoin the rotation.

Andrew Albers
SP FA
Sun 9/5/21 11:27 AM

The Twins optioned Albers to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Albers loses his roster spot after yielding nine runs on 10 hits in three innings Saturday against the Rays. The lefty had been effective in his first two outings of the season, but Saturday's onslaught was enough to send him to St. Paul. Albers could certainly return at some point in September for a spot start or as an injury replacement.

Andrew Albers
SP FA
Sat 9/4/21 7:27 PM

Albers (1-1) allowed nine runs on 10 hits and one walk with two strikeouts through three innings, taking the loss in Saturday's 11-4 defeat to the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
After shutting out the Brewers over 5.1 innings on Aug. 27 in his first start in MLB since 2017, Albers took a giant step in the wrong direction Saturday. He was shelled over his three innings of work, allowing home runs to Yandy Diaz, Jordan Luplow, Manuel Margot and Randy Arozarena. At 35 years old, it remains to be seen how much juice Albers has remaining in his left arm.