Twins starter Bailey Ober's first spring start concerning despite two perfect innings

Fansided | March 7, 2026

There's one big reason to be concerned about Ober after his first Grapefruit League start of the spring.

May 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Twins' Bailey Ober made 2026 Grapefruit League debut vs. Atlanta Braves Friday

Twins right-handed starting pitcher Bailey Ober's 2026 Grapefruit League debut was delayed until Friday because he didn't feel 100% during a couple of throwing sessions early this spring, according to MLB.