Ober allowed two runs on six hits and struck out four in four innings versus Cleveland on Monday. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

As planned, Ober and Michael Pineda combined to cover seven innings in the contest. Minnesota led wire-to-wire, but Ober didn't work deep enough into the contest to earn the win. He's been solid in his last five starts, yielding seven runs (six earned) in 26.1 innings while adding a 25:2 K:BB in that span. The 26-year-old has a 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 81:17 K:BB across 78.2 innings, but he'll likely have his workload limited as he completes his first major-league season. Ober projects for a home start versus Kansas City this weekend.

Michael Pineda (oblique) is expected to piggyback Ober in his start Monday in Cleveland, with the two pitchers combining for six or seven innings, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This would likely mean that Ober would not qualify for the win in that outing. Pineda is going to piggyback rather than go out on a rehab assignment, but it is unclear if this arrangement will just be a one-time thing or something the Twins will utilize down the stretch.

Ober (2-2) allowed two runs on five hits over six innings Monday, striking out five and earning a win over the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Ober coughed up a solo homer to Derek Hill in the third inning and an RBI single to Zack Short in the fifth. He moved to 2-2 on the year and picked up his first win since July 5. Over his last eight starts, the 6-foot-9 righty has given up 13 earned runs over 41.2 innings (2.81 ERA) with a 40:6 K:BB. Ober will carry a 3.98 ERA into his projected road start against the Rays this weekend.

Ober allowed four hits and a walk while striking out seven in five shutout innings, taking a no-decision versus Boston on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ober went eight days between starts as Minnesota manages the workload of its younger starters. The extra rest seemed to serve him well, although the 26-year-old was denied the win as the bullpen faltered to force extra innings. Ober has a 4.06 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 72:17 K:BB through 68.2 innings this season. The right-hander has allowed three or fewer runs in each of his last six starts, but due to a mixture pitch counts and team performance, he's taken just one decision (a loss) in that span. He tentatively lines up to face Detroit next Monday, but he could be pushed back into a two-game set versus the Cubs when Minnesota locks in its pitching plans.

Ober won't make his second start of the week Sunday against the Yankees as initially anticipated, with Griffin Jax instead receiving the nod for that game, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

In an effort to limit the workloads of Ober and fellow rookies Jax and Charlie Barnes, the Twins opted to expand their rotation to six men for at least this week. Rather than having Ober -- who tossed a quality start in Tuesday's loss to Cleveland -- make his second start of the week Sunday, manager Rocco Baldelli's decision to add a bullpen day to the mix for Thursday's series opener in New York pushes the 26-year-old right-hander's next turn back to next week. Ober is now expected to make his 15th start of the season Aug. 24 in Boston.

Ober (1-2) allowed two earned runs on five hits with three strikeouts through six innings, taking the loss in Tuesday's 3-1 defeat to Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Ober blanked Cleveland through four innings until Daniel Johnson took him deep for a two-run homer in the fifth. The right-hander then gave up an unearned run before getting the hook from manager Rocco Baldelli. Tuesday marked the first time Ober has been deeper than 5.1 innings in his major league career, but he owes that more to his efficiency on the night (no walks, 69 pitches) than to a change in his deployment. The Twins clearly want to be careful with the 26-year-old, as he has eclipsed 90 pitches just once in 14 starts and has never thrown more than 80 innings in a season in his professional career.

Ober allowed six hits and a walk with six strikeouts over 5.1 scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander again saw a limited workload, throwing 54 of 82 pitches for strikes. He was able to work effectively, but Minnesota didn't open the scoring until the bottom of the sixth inning on Jorge Polanco's solo home run. Ober remains unlikely to be allowed to throw much more than 80 pitches down the stretch, which greatly limits how deep he can work in games if he's not at his best. He has a 4.53 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 62:16 K:BB across 57.2 innings this year. The 26-year-old is projected to make his next start versus Cleveland next week.

Ober allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk with five strikeouts in five innings, taking a no-decision versus Houston on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Minnesota continues to be cautious with the right-hander, as he worked right to his 80-pitch limit Friday. Ober was in line for the loss after allowing home runs to Taylor Jones and Chas McCormick, but Minnesota rallied from behind to get him off the hook. Ober owns a 4.99 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 56:15 K:BB across 52.1 innings, but he'll have to be at his best to have chances to win given his workload restrictions. He's expected to make his next start at home versus the White Sox next week.

Minnesota is considering reducing Ober's workload the rest of the season since he didn't pitch in 2020 and has never thrown more than 78 innings in a season, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Twins are limiting him to about 80 pitches per start and could give him extra rest between starts late in the season. Ober has been a pleasant surprise for the Twins with a 4.94 ERA but a 9.7 K/BB and 2.7 BB/9. He could put himself in position for a spot in the 2022 rotation with a strong finish to the season.

Ober allowed one earned run on four hits and one walk with six strikeouts through four innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Ober inherited an early 7-0 lead Saturday night and did his part to ensure the Cardinals couldn't stage a comeback. The only damage against his line came on a Harrison Bader RBI base hit in the fourth inning. Saturday marked his first start since July 5 in which he didn't allow multiple earned runs. His six strikeouts are one shy of his career high. The rookie has been a reliable option for the Twins since joining the rotation full-time in June. However, Minnesota's reluctance to allow Ober to go deep into ballgames limits his ability to accrue wins.