Shepherd signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shepherd's only big-league experience to date came in 19 innings for the Orioles in 2019, where he struggled to a 6.63 ERA and 1.53 WHIP but at least produced a respectable 17:6 K:BB. He failed to make the team's active roster at any point last season and will likely serve as organizational depth this year.

Sheperd was released by the Orioles on Sunday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old was designated for assignment in August and now exits the organization. Shepered appeared in five games for Baltimore last year and had a 6.63 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB over 19 innings.

Shepherd cleared waivers and was sent to Baltimore's alternate camp site Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shepherd will remain in Baltimore's organization after being cast of the team's 40-man roster earlier in the month. He has yet to make an appearance in the majors this season, though he posted a 6.63 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB across 19 innings last season.

The Orioles designated Shepherd for assignment Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shepherd found himself as the odd man out after Baltimore needed to clear spots on the 40-man and active rosters for John Means, who was activated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Nationals. The 27-year-old Shepherd didn't see any action with Baltimore this season, but he made five appearances (three starts) for the big club in 2019, posting a 6.63 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 19 innings.

Shepherd had his contract selected by Baltimore on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Shepard had a 6.63 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 19 innings for the Orioles last season, and he was outrighted to the minors at the end of the season. The 27-year-old should operate out of the bullpen as a long reliever.

Shepherd will be a part of the Orioles' 60-man player pool this season.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old righty logged a 6.63 ERA in 19 MLB innings last season and was subsequently removed from the 40-man roster. However, he now has a chance to provide bullpen depth this season.

Shepherd was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shepherd made five appearances (three starts) for the Orioles during the second half of the season, posting a 6.63 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB across 19 innings. He figures to compete for a spot on the team's Opening Day roster in 2020.

Shepherd allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits with one walk and six strikeouts across five innings during a no-decision against the Red Sox on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

His six strikeouts set a new career high along with his five frames. Because he allowed six runs in his last start, his numbers are elevated in his small sample, but Shepherd held the opposition to under three runs in three of his five starts this season. He finishes 2019 without a decision along with a 6.63 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 19 innings.

Shepherd will start Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He gave up six runs in three innings in his most recent start Sept. 23 in Toronto. Shepherd has thrown either three or four innings in all four of his MLB outings this season, so he is highly unlikely to go deep enough to qualify for the win.

Shepherd gave up six runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two through three innings in a no-decision against the Blue Jays on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Shepherd allowed three home runs in the first two innings before exiting early after allowing six runs. Shepherd is not guaranteed to make any more starts for the Orioles, especially after this outing. The 27-year-old has a 7.71 ERA with an 11:5 K:BB through four appearances this season (two starts).