Right-hander Chris Paddack is set for his third start of the season as the Minnesota Twins are on the road to play the Baltimore Orioles. Paddack is coming off going 4 2/3 innings while allowing six hits and two runs against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In his career against the Orioles, Paddack is 2-0 with a 1.69 ERA in two starts but hasn't faced the team since May of 2022. Minnesota is 6-9 this season and dropped the first game of the series to Baltimore on Monday.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack (elbow) could rejoin the big league roster as early as Sunday. The right-hander has been sidelined all season while he recovers from Tommy John surgery. It appears the 27-year-old is nearly ready to return after making three rehab appearances. During that span, Paddack registered a 3.72 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 15/3 K/BB ratio over 9 innings. He could be a valuable asset to the Twins rotation as they head into the postseason.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Chris Paddack (elbow) went four innings in a minor-league rehab start for Double-A Wichita earlier this week, allowing two earned runs on four hits while walking none and striking out six. It was Paddack's second rehab appearance since coming back from Tommy John surgery, and the six strikeouts and no walks have to be considered a very positive development. The 27-year-old feels great after throwing 58 pitches in the start. He's next scheduled to move to Triple-A St. Paul to continue his rehab assignment, and he's expected to make his next appearance out of the bullpen. If he doesn't encounter any setbacks, Paddack could come off the 60-day injured list to make his 2023 debut at the tail end of the season for the Twins.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack (elbow) started a rehab assignment on Wednesday with Single-A Fort Myers. He went 2 2/3 innings, giving up two runs and two walks while striking out four. Paddack hasn't appeared in the big leagues since May of last season after the right-hander underwent the second Tommy John surgery of his career. The club's unsure if the 27-year-old can return before the end of the 2023 campaign, but if he does, he'll pitch out of the pen. Paddack owns a career 4.20 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 24.2% strikeout rate across 65 starts, and fantasy managers can ignore him until the 2024 season.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Chris Paddack (elbow) threw two innings of live batting practice in Florida last week and will ramp up to three innings this week. Paddack is attempting to return after his second Tommy John procedure, but it remains to be seen what his next step will be if he has a successful simulated game this week. The 27-year-old could soon embark on a minor-league rehab assignment soon, although it would probably be a surprise to see him return to the big leagues to close out the 2023 season. He made just five starts for the Twins last year before going under the knife. In his final campaign with the San Diego Padres in 2021, Paddack had a 5.07 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 99 strikeouts in 108 1/3 innings over 23 outings (22 starts).

Minnesota Twins right-hander Chris Paddack (elbow) is around 10 to 11 days from facing live hitters in batting practice, according to team trainers. Paddack resumed throwing bullpen sessions in June while recovering from his second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. It's been over a year since he had the elbow reconstruction, but the Twins are obviously taking it slow with the 27-year-old. Barring a setback once he begins facing live hitters, Paddack could return to the Twins in the final month of the regular season, although it remains to be seen what role he'd be in. He made only five starts for the Twins early in 2022, allowing 10 earned runs on 25 hits while walking two and striking out 20 in 22 1/3 innings. Paddack won't be much of a fantasy option if he returns to close out the 2023 campaign.

Updating a previous report, the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Chris Paddack agreed to a three-year, $12.5 million deal on Friday as the two sides avoided salary arbitration. The Twins take care of the rest of his arbitration-eligible seasons and will pay him $2.5 million in 2023 and 2024 and $7.5 million in 2025. The deal also includes $2.5 million in incentives. The 27-year-old only made five starts for the Twins in 2022 before needing Tommy John surgery for the second time in his career. As such, fantasy managers can avoid him in mixed leagues in 2023 with him unlikely to return to Minnesota's rotation until the second half of the season. Paddack still needs to prove he's the same pitcher that he was in his rookie season with the San Diego Padres in 2019.

The Minnesota Twins and right-hander Chris Paddack avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.4 million deal. Paddack only made five starts for the Twins in 2022 in his first year with the team and needed his second Tommy John surgery in May. In his five starts, he allowed 10 earned runs on 25 hits while walking two and striking out 20 in 22 1/3 innings. Because the 27-year-old starting pitcher likely won't be ready to rejoin the starting rotation until the second half of 2023, he won't be worth drafting in mixed leagues. Paddack has struggled to replicate his rookie year in 2019 with the San Diego Padres, when he posted a 3.33 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and a career-high 153 strikeouts in 26 starts.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Chris Paddack (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. It will be Paddack's second Tommy John surgery in his career. The 26-year-old is dealt with right elbow inflammation and was transferred to the 60-day injured list last week. He will miss the rest of the 2022 season. Paddack finishes the 2022 campaign with a 1-2 record, 4.03 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 20 strikeouts across 22 1/3 innings. Fantasy managers should stash the right-hander in dynasty leagues, but Paddack won't be ready until closer to the All-Star break in 2023.

The Minnesota Twins transferred starting pitcher Chris Paddack (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Thursday. The 26-year-old is dealing with right elbow inflammation and there is speculation that he could require a second Tommy John surgery. While the plan for Paddack has not been announced yet, the move to the 60-day injured list certainly suggests surgery of some kind is on the horizon. Paddack has made five starts so far this year and he's gone 1-2 with a 4.03 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP.

The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Chris Paddack (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The move is retroactive to May 9. The 26-year-old is dealing with right elbow inflammation. The injury caused him to exit his start on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics early. The team is currently seeking multiple medical opinions on his elbow and there's a chance that surgery could be required. Paddack has made five starts this year while pitching to a 4.03 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. He can certainly be left on waivers in all shallow leagues and if surgery winds up being his path, he'll be an easy drop in all deep season-long leagues as well.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack (elbow), who is dealing with right elbow inflammation, is seeking more medical opinions on his arm, and surgery is a possibility. Paddack has yet to be placed on the injured list or officially ruled out for his next start, but fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if either were to come to pass shortly. If Tommy John surgery is needed, the 26-year-old would miss the rest of this year and at least half of next season for the Twins. Until we know more, brace for the possibility that Paddack won't be back until at least the second half this year. He had a 4.03 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with two walks and 20 K's in his first five starts for the Twins, but a 1.69 FIP showed that he could've just been scratching the surface in Minnesota.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack (undisclosed) was unable to get through Sunday's start against the Oakland Athletics. He went two 2/3 innings before being removed due to an apparent injury. Right-hander Cody Shashak came in and fired two 2/3 scoreless innings after Paddack's departure. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on Paddack.

The San Diego Padres have agreed to a trade that will send starting pitcher Chris Paddack and relief pitcher Emilio Pagan to the Minnesota Twins. In exchange, the Padres are receiving relief pitcher Taylor Rogersand outfielder Brent Rooker. There are some key fantasy implications for this move. First off, Paddack will have a starting gig and is someone worth taking a chance on in deep leagues and AL-only leagues. Second, Rogers could play a factor in the closing scenario in San Diego. Robert Suarez is projected to get the first chance for saves with the Padres, but keep an eye out for the team's bullpen management early on.

The Minnesota Twins are "working to acquire" starting pitcher Chris Paddack from the San Diego Padres, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Although Rosenthal's tweet implies that a deal has not been finalized, it suggests that talks are gaining steam and this is more than mere interest. Paddack's name has been on the market for a little while, and he was listed as a potential target for the Mets if they traded Dominic Smith. (Spoiler alert: they didn't.) Regardless, Paddack, a former top prospect, is looking to bounce back from a 2021 campaign in which he went 7-7 with a 4.73 xERA, 1.26 WHIP, .274 xBA, .332 xwOBA, 21.6 percent strikeout rate, and 4.8 percent walk rate. Assuming this deal is finalized and Paddack carves out a key role in the Twins' rotation, he should have some fantasy value.

The San Diego Padres are engaging in trade talks surrounding right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The Padres are absolutely loaded at starting pitcher, especially after adding starter Sean Manaea this past weekend. Last year, Paddack had a rough time on the mound. Over 23 games (22 starts), he went 7-7 with a 5.07 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. The 26-year-old was one of the team's top pitching prospects back in 2019, when he debuted in the majors and went 9-7 with a 3.33 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP. He could become an interesting fantasy option if he winds up being traded to a favorable pitching environment. However, for now, he can remain undrafted in all fantasy leagues.

San Diego Padres right-hander Chris Paddack was excellent Friday, throwing 48 pitches in three innings in a minor league game against the Seattle Mariners. He struck out four and walked one while his fastball hit 97 MPH, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The 26-year-old is fighting for a rotation spot this spring, along with Nick Martinez, Ryan Weathers, and MacKenzie Gore. Paddack hasn't been the same after his rookie season, including a 5.07 ERA with just a 21.6 K% in 108.1 innings and 22 starts last season. However, he still kept the walks at bay, posting just a 4.8 BB%, leading to a 3.78 FIP. If Paddack wins the fifth starter job, Paddack should be a target later in the draft. If he can get back up to the 23.7 strikeout rate he managed in 2020, he can outproduce his 418 ADP.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack (elbow) is being shut down for the 2021 season. Padres manager Jayce Tingler made the announcement on Wednesday. Paddack has been sidelined since September 11 with right elbow inflammation. For now, he is receiving treatment and he won't be throwing for four to six weeks. The team is hopeful he can avoid surgery. The 25-year-old right-hander made 23 appearances this year (22 starts) and went 7-7 with a 5.07 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. He had a solid 4.5 K/BB ratio thanks to a fantastic 4.8% walk rate that ranked in the top 5% of the league.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Paddack (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list with elbow inflammation on Monday, according to A.J. Cassavell of MLB.com. The move is retroactive to September 12, so he's eligible to be activated on September 22. In a corresponding move, the team has called up right-hander Shaun Anderson. The Padres are aiming for Paddack to come back and make a start next week against the San Francisco Giants. He's been disappointing for the second straight season, posting a 5.07 ERA and 21.6 K% over 108.1 innings. With Blake Snell (groin) also a candidate to miss time, the Padres will likely turn to Ryan Weathers to start games, but it's unclear who else will join him.

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack was sharp over 4 innings Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Returning from the IL after missing a month with an oblique strain, the right-hander yielded one earned run and fell one out short of earning his eighth victory as he fanned five while permitting just three hits and zero walks. Paddack's strong outing is encouraging for the starter-starved Friars down the home stretch. While he's struggled this year to a 4.98 ERA, 1.29 WHI9 and 23 percent strikeout rate, Paddack's managed a 3.57 ERA in his last five appearances. The 25-year-old will toe the rubber this weekend in a tough home matchup against the Houston Astros and will be a shaky SP4/5.