Thielbar earned a save over the Guardians on Thursday, allowing one hit and striking out one batter over two-thirds of an inning.

EDGE Analysis

Team saves leader Emilio Pagan wasn't used after throwing 41 pitches and allowing five runs over two innings during the previous two days, and Jhoan Duran -- who has four saves on the campaign -- was deployed against the top of Cleveland's order in the eighth frame. Minnesota thus turned to the southpaw Thielbar to face lefty Andres Gimenez with one out in the ninth, and the latter knocked a two-strike double to move into scoring position. Thielbar was able to bounce back, however, retiring the next two batters to pick up the first save of his big-league career. Despite striking out 33 batters over 25.1 innings this season, Thielbar's 6.04 ERA and 1.42 WHIP make it unlikely that he'll see many more ninth-inning chances moving forward.

Thielbar was reinstated from the restricted list Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thielbar missed last weekend's three-game series in Toronto since he is unvaccinated for COVID-19 and was unable to enter Canada. He should be available out of the bullpen Tuesday against the Yankees.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.