Shoemaker and the Twins won't play the Angels on Saturday since the game was postponed due to COVID-19 issues, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Twins reported at least one positive test for COVID-19, so the game was postponed to conduct additional testing and contact tracing. Shoemaker could take the mound Sunday, though there's no certainty that came won't also be pushed back.

Shoemaker allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk and struck out seven over five innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker got through five innings without allowing a run. He began the sixth, but allowed homers to Kyle Seager and Taylor Trammell before Cody Stashak came on in relief. Shoemaker has a 4.09 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 12 strikeouts across 11 innings to begin the season. Injuries have plagued the veteran right-hander for the last four years, but he's been a solid fourth or fifth starter when healthy. The 34-year-old is expected to make his next start on the road Friday versus the Angels.

Shoemaker (1-0) picked up the win after allowing one run on three hits while striking out five over six innings Monday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker gave up his lone run on a solo homer in the fifth inning, but by that time, his offense had already put up 11 runs. This was a reassuring first outing for the right-hander, who didn't secure his spot in the starting rotation until shortly before the regular season began. His next start lines up for Sunday against Seattle.

Shoemaker is slated to start the Twins' fourth game of the season Monday against the Tigers, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker's spot in the Twins' season-opening rotation became secure after manager Rocco Baldelli confirmed last week that Randy Dobnak would begin the year in the bullpen. Due to a slew of long-term injuries, Shoemaker has combined to make only 18 starts over the past three seasons, but he's generally been strong from a fantasy standpoint when he's been healthy enough to pitch. In those 18 starts, Shoemaker has produced a 3.77 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 83:28 K:BB in 88.1 innings. He wasn't quite as sharp in the Grapefruit League this spring with four home runs surrendered in his 12.1 innings, but he issued no walks and finished with a 0.97 WHIP.

Shoemaker gave up seven runs and two home runs in three innings in Wednesday's spring training loss to Boston. He has a 7.71 ERA this spring.

EDGE Analysis

He did strikeout three batters without a walk, so it wasn't all bad. Despite the poor outing, Shoemaker still looks set to win the fifth starter job. He had given up just one run in his first 6.1 innings this spring. He has six strikeouts and no walks in 9.1 innings.

Shoemaker threw 2.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts in his spring debut Friday against Atlanta. He retired all seven batters he faced.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker is competing with Randy Dobnak, Lewis Thorpe and Devin Smeltzer for the Twins' fifth starter job, but he's the heavy favorite as long as he stays healthy. Health is the key as he has a 3.77 ERA, 23.5 percent strikeout rate and 7.9 percent walk rate over the last three seasons, but injuries have limited him to just six starts per year over that stretch.

Shoemaker signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Twins on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker still has enough left in the tank to earn a big-league deal, though the 34-year-old isn't likely to be much more than a back-end starter. He'll compete with the likes of Randy Dobnak and Devin Smeltzer for the Twins' fifth starter job and seemingly stands a decent chance to win it, as he owns a 3.77 ERA backed up by a solid combination of a 23.5 percent strikeout rate and 7.9 percent walk rate over the last three seasons. The odds of him remaining in the rotation all year seem very slim, however, as injuries have limited him to just six starts per year over that stretch. He hasn't even reached 15 starts in a season since all the way back in 2016.

Shoemaker threw three scoreless innings Tuesday while allowing two hits and striking out two in a no-decision against the Rays in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round.

EDGE Analysis

Shoemaker looked strong in his second outing since returning from a lat strain, throwing 27 of his 35 pitches for strikes. The right-hander recorded a 4.71 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 5.95 FIP in 28.2 innings of work during the regular season. The 34-year-old has been restricted to three innings of work in both of his outings since his return.

Shoemaker is healthy but will not make his scheduled start Saturday against the Orioles, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jays made the change apparently to preserve their pitching options for the playoffs. Shoemaker threw a side session instead of making his scheduled start and could pitch in some capacity in the first game of the postseason. T.J. Zeuch will start in his place.

Shoemaker allowed one run on three hits and two walks across three innings in Monday's 11-5 win over the Yankees. He struck out one and did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

It was a short start for Shoemaker, as he was only built up to throw a maximum of 60 pitches after being held out since Aug. 21 with a lat strain. He was able to log three innings on 54 pitches, allowing an RBI single to Gio Urshela in the second inning. The right-hander exited with the Blue Jays leading 5-1, but did not qualify for the win. He will look to go slightly deeper in the game when he takes the ball Sunday against Baltimore.