Ober is scheduled to start Friday's series opener in Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

As anticipated, Ober will receive another turn through the rotation while Kenta Maeda (triceps) and Tyler Mahle (elbow) are stuck on the injured list. In his return from Triple-A St. Paul last weekend, Ober took a no-decision but was excellent over 5.2 innings against the Royals, striking out six while allowing one earned run on four hits and two walks.

Ober didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Royals, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out six.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander just missed a quality start, leaving after 88 pitches (55 strikes), but Ober still pitched well enough to collect a win. Minnesota's batters couldn't cash in most of their chances to drive in runs, however, racking up a massive 25 LOB. Ober's stay in the rotation should be a longer one this time with Kenta Maeda (triceps) on the IL and Tyler Mahle (elbow) potentially set to join him, but the 27-year-old has earned the assignment with a 1.59 ERA and 10:5 K:BB through his first two starts and 11.1 innings this season.

Ober was recalled Saturday from Triple-A St. Paul.

EDGE Analysis

Ober will replace the injured Kenta Maeda (triceps) in the Twins' starting rotation, beginning Saturday afternoon against the Royals. The 27-year-old right-hander tossed 5.2 innings of one-run ball last Sunday versus the Nationals and has also been pitching well this season at the Triple-A level. He should make for an attractive pickup in most standard fantasy formats.

Ober will be called up to start Saturday's game against the Royals, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Kenta Maeda (elbow) trending toward a stint on the injured list, Ober will return to the Twins less than a week after being optioned to Triple-A St. Paul. Ober is off to a strong start to the season with a 2.55 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in the minors, and he allowed just one run through 5.1 innings in a spot start Sunday.

Ober was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ober earned a victory in his first start of the season Sunday against the Nationals by allowing only one run and striking out four over 5.2 frames. He'll return to the minor leagues with Kenta Maeda (ankle) cleared to start Wednesday's matchup with the Yankees. The Twins are expected to make a corresponding move Tuesday, per Park.

Ober earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over 5.2 innings against the Nationals. He struck out four.

EDGE Analysis

Ober was impressive, but this may only be a start spot if Kenta Maeda is ready to return from a sore ankle Wednesday. Maeda is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday. Ober is overqualified for Triple-A at this stage, as the Twins' impressive starting depth left the 27-year-old right-hander without a rotation spot at the start of the season. Ober has thrived in the minors with a 2.55 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB across 17.2 innings at Triple-A.

The Twins recalled Ober from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Nationals at Target Field, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

For now, Ober's appointment to the big-league rotation looks to just be a spot start as manager Rocco Baldelli looks to provide each of his five starters with an extra day of rest, but Ober could end up sticking around with the big club if Kenta Maeda (ankle) doesn't feel 100 percent following a bullpen session Monday and requires a brief stint on the injured list. Though Ober is overqualified for Triple-A at this stage, the Twins' impressive starting depth left the 27-year-old right-hander without a rotation spot heading into Opening Day. Ober took the demotion in stride and was stellar through his four starts at Triple-A, turning in a 2.55 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB across 17.2 innings.

Ober will be called up to start Sunday's game against Washington, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ober recorded a 3.21 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 11 starts last year but failed to win a rotation spot this spring following the offseason addition of Pablo Lopez. If he was disappointed in that decision, it didn't show up in his minor-league numbers, as he struck out 30.1 percent of opposing batters en route to a 2.55 ERA in four starts for Triple-A St. Paul. He's nominally up just to give the Twins' starters some extra rest, but if Kenta Maeda's ankle injury requires a trip to the injured list, Ober could stick around for more than one outing.

The Twins optioned Ober to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ober made three appearances in the Grapefruit League, and he didn't allow a run while forging a 6:2 K:BB and 0.33 WHIP. The right-hander was not going to be a part of Minnesota's rotation, so he'll head to Triple-A to receive regular innings. Ober will likely make starts for the Twins before the end of the season, and he could be worth a look as a streamer on those occasions based on his success in 2022.

Ober threw two scoreless innings with two strikeouts in Wednesday's spring training win over Toronto. Ober has averaged more than 93 mph with his fastball in both spring starts after averaging 91.5 mph during the 2022 regular season, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ober has thrown three scoreless innings with five strikeouts and a walk in two spring starts. Ober is challenging for a spot in the rotation, but he's likely the sixth starter at the moment and thus could begin the season in the minors. It's also possible the Twins could opt for a six-man rotation as Kenta Maeda (elbow) works his way back from Tommy John surgery. Ober will make the decision difficult if he continues to pitch this well during spring training.