Gant was removed from Monday's game against the Yankees due to a lower abdomen strain, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gant faced just three hitters before exiting Monday's contest in the top of the first inning. It's not yet clear whether the injury will force him to miss additional time, but he tentatively lines up to start on the road against Toronto on Sunday if he's deemed healthy enough to pitch.

Gant faced three hitters and recorded two outs before departing in the top of the first inning with an apparent injury, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Staked to a 4-0 lead when he took the mound in the bottom of the first, Gant threw only five of 12 pitches for strikes before he motioned to the dugout for the trainer. After a brief checkup, the right-hander was immediately removed from the contest, with Luke Farrell coming on from the bullpen to replace him. The Twins are expected to provide an update on the nature of Gant's injury later Monday.

Gant (5-9) earned the win Tuesday after blanking Cleveland across five innings. He allowed three hits and four walks while striking out seven.

EDGE Analysis

Gant turned in one of his best starts of the season, collecting a season-high seven strikeouts in the process. His four walks allowed didn't help him stretch things out, but nonetheless he picked up his first win since being traded from the Cardinals. The right-hander has compiled a 4.85 ERA and 1.15 WHIP since then to go with 88 strikeouts overall, bringing him within reach of surpassing his career-high of 95 punchouts set during the 2018 campaign. Gant tentatively lines up for a road start Monday against the Yankees.

Gant (4-9) allowed two earned runs on three hits while striking out five across five innings, taking the loss to the Cubs on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gant allowed a solo home run to Frank Schwindel in the first inning. In addition, he allowed two hits in the second that led to another run scoring. He posted three scoreless innings before being relieved after the fifth, but it wasn't enough to earn the win. Since being traded to the Twins, the 28-year-old has a 6.00 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with 25 punchouts in 21 innings.

Gant (4-8) was charged with the loss against the Red Sox on Thursday after surrendering four runs on three hits and three walks while striking out three across four innings.

EDGE Analysis

Making his second start with the Twins, Gant didn't fare much better. The right-hander has now given up eight runs across 7.1 innings over two outings following a tough matchup against the Yankees last time out. Fortunately for Gant, his rotation security should be in tact for the time being since the Twins currently have four starters on the injured list (Michael Pineda, Kenta Maeda, Lewis Thorpe and Randy Dobnak). The 29-year-old tentatively lines up for a Tuesday matchup against the Cubs.

Gant is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Red Sox in Boston.

EDGE Analysis

He'll be making a second turn through the Minnesota rotation after he was charged with four earned runs over 3.1 innings in his first start with the Twins on Aug. 19 versus the Yankees. A matchup versus the Red Sox at Fenway Park isn't exactly a great bounce-back opportunity for Gant, but a poor outing won't necessarily cost him a spot in the rotation heading into next week. The Twins currently have four starters on the injured list (Michael Pineda, Kenta Maeda, Lewis Thorpe and Randy Dobnak), and all but Dobnak have murky return timelines.

Gant (4-7) allowed four earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out four across 3.1 innings, taking the loss to the Yankees on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Gant struggled in his first start with the Twins, surrendering four runs in the third inning on three extra-base hits. He was relieved with one out in the fourth frame, the longest he's pitched in an outing since June 17. The 28-year-old has a 3.77 ERA and 1.52 WHIP with 73 strikeouts in 88.1 innings. If he receives another start, it is projected to come Wednesday in Boston.

Gant will start Thursday's game against the Yankees, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gant has seven appearances out of the bullpen since being acquired by the Twins at the trade deadline, and he'll now make his first start for his new team. The right-hander started 14 games for the Cardinals prior to being traded and posted a 3.76 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 50:48 K:BB across 64.2 innings. He has a much-improved 13:2 K:BB during his brief time with Minnesota, and he could be a solid starting piece if he sticks in the rotation and is able to keep the walks down. Gant threw 17 pitches during a scoreless frame Monday and shouldn't be expected to cover more than three innings Thursday.

Gant and Evan Sisk were traded from the Cardinals to the Twins on Friday in exchange for J.A. Happ, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gant shifted between the rotation and bullpen for the Cardinals with 14 starts in 25 appearances this season, and he posted a 3.42 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 56:56 K:BB across 76.1 innings. Walks have always been an issue for the right-hander, but it's been especially problematic in 2021 with a 6.6 BB/9. Gant could receive a look in the rotation for the non-contending Twins, but he'd need to ramp up to a starter's workload given he hasn't thrown more than 36 pitches in an outing since June 23.

Gant allowed an earned run on two hits over 2.1 innings in a win over the Cubs on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander has taken well to relief work after starting the season in the rotation. Gant now owns a 1.93 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over the 9.1 innings covering the eight appearances he's made out of the bullpen, and his ability to work multiple frames makes him a particularly valuable commodity who should have occasional opportunities for wins and holds.