The Minnesota Twins are looking to stop their three-game losing streak with a victory against the Miami Marlins. They are also making a couple of roster moves ahead of Wednesday night's game.
The Twins announced that they have placed right-handed pitcher Bailey Ober on the 15-day Injured List with a left hip impingement (retroactive to June 29).
Ober has made 17 starts for the Twins this season, going 4-6 with a 5.28 ERA (92.0 IP, 54 ER), 21 home runs allowed, 22 walks and 74 strikeouts.
More recently, Ober has really struggled including a record of 0-5 with a 9.00 ERA (30.0 IP, 30 ER) and 14 homers allowed in his last five starts, since June 6.
To replace Ober on the 26-man roster, the Twins have recalled left-handed pitcher Kody Funderburk from Triple-A St. Paul. During his most recent stint with the Saints, Funderburk allowed one run on eight hits in 9.0 innings pitched, with three walks and eight strikeouts in six relief appearances. In two previous stints with Minnesota earlier this season, he went 1-0 with a 7.50 ERA (12.0 IP, 10 ER), five walks and nine strikeouts.
Additionally, infielder Jonah Bride has cleared outright waivers and has been outrighted to St. Paul. Bride was designated for assignment after Sunday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers to make room for infielder Royce Lewis who made his return after a sore hamstring put him in the Injured List for the second time this season.
Minnesota Twins (40-45, third in the AL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (38-45, third in the NL East)
Miami; Wednesday, 5:40 p.m. Pregame 5:00 p.m. on 830 WCCO and the Audacy app (in-market restrictions apply)
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (3-4, 4.63 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 52 strikeouts); Marlins: Janson Junk (2-0, 3.73 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 26 strikeouts)
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Twins -126, Marlins +105; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins are looking to break their three-game slide with a win against the Miami Marlins.
Miami is 38-45 overall and 18-24 at home. The Marlins have a 12-6 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.
Minnesota has an 18-28 record in road games and a 40-45 record overall. The Twins have a 7-15 record in games decided by one run.
Wednesday's game is the second time these teams match up this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Otto Lopez has eight home runs, 26 walks and 40 RBIs while hitting .257 for the Marlins. Agustin Ramirez is 13 for 37 with four doubles, a triple, two home runs and 10 RBIs over the past 10 games.
Trevor Larnach has 12 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 39 RBIs while hitting .253 for the Twins. Brooks Lee is 12 for 39 with two doubles and a home run over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Marlins: 9-1, .278 batting average, 4.01 ERA, outscored opponents by 17 runs
Twins: 3-7, .213 batting average, 4.97 ERA, outscored by 16 runs
INJURIES: Marlins: Max Meyer: 60-Day IL (hip), Ryan Weathers: 60-Day IL (lat), Jesus Tinoco: 15-Day IL (forearm), Rob Brantly: 60-Day IL (lat), Griffin Conine: 60-Day IL (arm), Andrew Nardi: 60-Day IL (back), Braxton Garrett: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Twins: Pablo Lopez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Zebby Matthews: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Luke Keaschall: 60-Day IL (forearm)
The Associated Press contributed to this story.