Brent Headrick Injury News & Updates
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Optioned to Triple-A
Headrick was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Headrick is giving up his roster spot to Bailey Ober, who will make a spot start Friday versus the White Sox. The lefty reliever has struck out 30 over 25.2 frames for the Twins this season but has also posted a 6.31 ERA.
Sep 1, 2023
Recalled from Triple-A
The Twins recalled Headrick from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Headrick will add depth to Minnesota's bullpen as rosters expand to 28 players Friday. The 25-year-old southpaw holds a 6.20 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 20.1 innings in the majors this season and will presumably serve in a multi-inning role down the stretch.
Aug 11, 2023
Optioned to Triple-A
Headrick was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Headrick threw 67 pitches over 3.1 relief innings in Friday's loss to the Phillies, so he'll be sent out in favor a fresh bullpen arm. The Twins will announce Headrick's replacement Saturday.
Aug 6, 2023
Rejoins big club
Headrick was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Headrick has spent the past month at Triple-A but will rejoin the major-league roster for Sunday's series finale versus Arizona. The left-hander has a 5.40 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 18:7 K:BB over 15 innings for Minnesota this season.
Jul 4, 2023
Optioned to Triple-A
Minnesota optioned Headrick to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Jorge Lopez (mental health) has been activated off the injured list in a corresponding roster move. Headrick, 25, holds a 5.40 ERA and 18:7 K:BB in 15 innings of relief this year at the big-league level.
Jun 17, 2023
Recalled from Triple-A
Headrick was recalled Saturday from Triple-A St. Paul.
ANALYSIS
Headrick is expected to pitch in Saturday's game against Detroit and will likely be used as a multi-inning option after Jose De Leon opens the game. Though he's logged a 4.23 ERA at Triple-A this season, Headrick boasts a strong 21.9 K-BB%.
Jun 16, 2023
Set for callup
Headrick is expected to be called up from Triple-A before Saturday's game against Detroit, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Headrick will likely be used in Saturday's bullpen game. While he has just a 4.23 ERA at Triple-A, he has a strong 10.6 K/9 and 2.2 BB/9. He may stick around as a middle reliever after Saturday's game since he had success in his first trip to the majors in May (3.24 ERA with a 13.0 K/9).
Apr 27, 2023
Optioned to Triple-A
Headrick was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul by the Twins on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Headrick was needed for five innings of relief Wednesday, so he wasn't going to be available for a few days. The Twins have not announced a corresponding move.
Apr 20, 2023
Earns save in big-league debut
Headrick picked up the save Wednesday against Boston. He allowed one run on one hit and two walks while striking out three over three innings.
ANALYSIS
Headrick had a smooth debut after being called up from AAA on Sunday. The former ninth-round draft pick will look to establish himself as a long reliever to start his major-league career. It's unclear at this point when/if the 25-year-old will consistently appear out of the bullpen.
Apr 16, 2023
Recalled from Triple-A
The Twins recalled Headrick from Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Headrick will have a chance to make his MLB debut after being promoted from the Saints. The left-hander registered a 6.00 ERA over two appearances -- one start -- by allowing six runs over nine innings with a 12:2 K:BB. Louie Varland was optioned to Triple-A by the Twins in a corresponding move.
Mar 14, 2023
Optioned to Triple-A
Headrick was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After a solid spring camp, Headrick now reaches Triple-A for the first time in his career. The 25-year-old southpaw split time between High-A and Double-A ball last season, recording a 4.81 ERA and 1.37 WHIP through 43 innings with Double-A Wichita.
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