Matt Wisler
P FA
Wed 9/2/20 1:00 AM

Wisler earned the save against the White Sox on Tuesday, pitching a perfect ninth inning and striking out a pair.
EDGE Analysis
With usual closer Taylor Rogers one day removed from a 33-pitch outing and in the midst of a shaky four-game stretch, the Twins summoned Wisler from the bullpen to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning. The right-hander was up to the task, throwing 11 of 14 pitches for strikes and setting the White Sox down in order. The save was the second of Wisler's career and his first since 2016. The 27-year-old is enjoying a resurgent season in Minnesota, posting a 1.08 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 21:10 K:BB over 16.2 innings. Rogers figures to continue as the team's closer, however, so Wisler's fantasy value will be minimal unless he begins receiving more high-leverage opportunities.

Matt Wisler
P FA
Sat 8/29/20 11:57 PM

Wisler gave up one hit and walked three batters over 1.2 scoreless innings as the opener in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander threw only 22 of 41 pitches for strikes before exiting the game, but despite putting runners in scoring position in both his frames, Wisler was able to emerge unscathed. He now sports a 1.15 ERA through 15.2 innings for the Twins, but his 19:10 K:BB highlights his control issues. With Michael Pineda (suspension) potentially joining the rotation next week, Wisler will likely return to the bullpen.

Matt Wisler
P FA
Fri 8/28/20 2:16 PM

Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers was rained out, so Wisler may not work as an opener this weekend, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Twins can have Randy Dobnak start Saturday on extra rest while Kenta Maeda can start the second game on normal rest, so Wisler should return to a bullpen role in the short term.

Matt Wisler
P FA
Fri 8/28/20 1:41 PM

Wisler will work as the opener for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Twins were going to go with a bullpen game for one of the two games, and they are expecting the first game to be interrupted by weather, so Wisler will take the ball in Game 1 before potentially making way for Devin Smeltzer out of the bullpen.

Matt Wisler
P FA
Sun 8/23/20 9:32 PM

Wisler tossed two scoreless innings as the opener in Sunday's win over the Royals, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out two.
EDGE Analysis
Wisler did his job as the opener Sunday, keeping the Royals off the board in his two innings pitched. Wisler has ERA down to an outstanding 1.29 on the season and the right-hander could see more chances to open going forward.

Matt Wisler
P FA
Sat 8/22/20 11:10 PM

Wisler will serve as the opener Sunday against the Royals, Audra Martin of FOX Sports North reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old delivered two scoreless frames as the opener last Monday against the Royals, and he'll get the chance to replicate that performance in Sunday's series finale. Wisler has been lights out to begin the season with a 1.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB through 12 innings. The Twins haven't announced who may follow him, but Devin Smeltzer is a likely candidate to cover multiple innings.

Matt Wisler
P FA
Sat 8/22/20 11:10 PM

Wisler will serve as the opener Sunday against the Royals, Audra Martin of FOX Sports North reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old delivered two scoreless frames as the opener last Monday against the Royals, and he'll get the chance to replicate that performance Sunday. Wisler has been lights out to begin the season with a 1.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB through 12 innings. The Twins haven't announced who may follow him, but Devin Smeltzer is a likely candidate to cover multiple innings.

Matt Wisler
P FA
Sun 8/16/20 8:04 PM

Wisler is scheduled to serve as the Twins' opening pitcher in Monday's game against the Royals, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wisler hasn't covered more than 2.2 innings or tossed more than 39 pitches in any of his six appearances out of the bullpen this season, so don't expect him to push very far past those limits in Monday's start. Devin Smeltzer, Lewis Thorpe and Jorge Alcala are all candidates to cover multiple innings behind Wisler, but the Twins haven't formally appointed a primary pitcher for Monday.

Matt Wisler
P FA
Thu 7/23/20 1:20 PM

Wisler has made Minnesota's 30-man Opening Day roster, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wisler had a 5.62 ERA last season between the Padres and Mariners, but had a 4.24 FIP and a 11.1 K/9. His strikeout ability will put him in the mix for a middle relief role.

Matt Wisler
P FA
Mon 2/24/20 9:30 PM

Wisler threw a scoreless inning with two strikeouts in Monday's spring training win over Boston. He appears to have a leg up on a spot in the bullpen, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wisler had a 5.62 ERA last season between the Padres and Mariners, but had a 4.24 FIP and a 11.1 K/9. His strikeout ability could land him a spot in middle relief, but he faces competition from Zack Littell, Cody Stashak, Cory Gearrin, Sean Poppen, Blaine Hardy and Jorge Alcala for the final three spots in the bullpen. Fernando Romero's absence from spring training due to visa issues does improve Wisler's odds that he'll begin the season in Minnesota.