Overview
- The move is retroactive to Sunday and opens a 26-man roster spot for left-handed reliever Kody Funderburk, who has posted a 7.50 ERA in 12 innings this season.
- Ober has lost his last seven starts and recorded a 7.30 ERA over that span, tying a franchise record by allowing 14 home runs in June.
- In 17 starts this season he went 4-6 with a 5.28 ERA and 74 strikeouts across 92 innings before being sidelined.
- Fellow rotation members Pablo López (teres major muscle strain) and Zebby Matthews (shoulder) are already on the 15-day injured list.
- Minnesota has relied on analytics-driven adjustments and minor-league call-ups to manage chronic starter injuries dating back to 2023.