According to Sports Hochi, former Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker is nearing a deal with the Yomiuri Giants of NPB. Shoemaker pitched for the Twins in 2021, where he compiled a dismal 8.06 ERA with 40 strikeouts across 60 1/3 innings pitched. He spent parts of nine seasons in the big leagues with the Los Angeles Angels and Toronto Blue Jays as well.
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker was released from the club. Shoemaker was a low-risk signing this past offseason, though it certainly didn't work out the way the Twins or potential fantasy investors hoped, as he recorded a career-worst 8.03 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 60 1/3 innings. The veteran righty did rebound to pitch well in four Triple-A starts before his release, recording a 1.80 ERA, but his fantasy value remains low at the moment. The rebuilding Twins will get to see what they have in their young crop of pitching prospects over the last couple of months of the season.
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker was designated for assignment on Thursday ahead of the series finale against the Chicago White Sox. The move comes on the heels of another dreadful performance by Shoemaker, who surrendered eight earned runs during Wednesday's game, raising his ERA to 8.06, the worst in Twins history relative to the rest of the league. The veteran right-hander will be replaced on the 40-man roster by reliever Derek Law. Bailey Ober seems likely to continue making spot starts in the rotation for the remainder of the year.
Matt Shoemaker Picks Up Third Win In Extra Innings
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker notched his third victory of the season in an extra-innings win over the Cincinnati Reds. Shoemaker worked a 1-2-3 frame in the 11th inning, then got into a bit of trouble in the 12th, loading the bases before coming up with a timely strikeout to get out of the jam. The veteran hurler had allowed five runs in his first two outings out of the bullpen, so this performance marked a step in the right direction. Shoemaker is unlikely to rejoin the rotation anytime soon unless he can string together several solid performances, given the way Bailey Ober has pitched.
Minnesota Twins pitcher Matt Shoemaker took his eighth loss of the season in Friday's defeat at the hands of the Houston Astros. Shoemaker entered a tie game in the eighth inning and pitched a 1-2-3 scoreless frame- then the wheels fell off in the ninth. The veteran righty surrendered a leadoff single followed by an RBI double and another base hit, which scored a run. Regardless of whether he should have been in the game for another inning or not, Shoemaker is not pitching well, whether as a starter or reliever. To make matters worse for him, Bailey Ober excelled as a starter against one of the best lineups in baseball and seems poised to remain in the rotation, leaving Shoemaker on the outside looking in.
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker won't start Friday's game against the Houston Astros but will be available out of the bullpen. Shoemaker, who owns a career-worst 7.28 ERA and 1.58 WHIP, will cede the pitching duties to prospect Bailey Ober. The veteran righty was supposed to be a solid back-end starter for Minnesota, though he regressed in multiple metrics and has struggled with pitch location. It remains to be seen whether he'll return to the rotation, though it makes sense for the Twins to give their young arms a chance in the big leagues should the team fall further in the standings.
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker was shelled for eight earned runs in the first inning of Friday's loss to the Kansas City Royals. Shoemaker mustered just one out in the frame as the Royals hit through their entire order once, tagging the veteran right-hander for six hits and nine total runs. The Royals have had Shoemaker's number this year, as he's allowed 21 earned runs in three starts against them, compared to 20 earned runs allowed in eight starts against other teams. It certainly puts his fantasy performance in perspective, though he is below average in several expected stats, suggesting that his overall numbers have been relatively deserved so far.
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker was saddled with his sixth loss of the season in Sunday's defeat at the hands of the Kansas City Royals. Shoemaker allowed five runs on six hits in 4 1/3 innings pitched. He fanned five batters compared to one walk issued. Shoemaker registered 10 whiffs and an average exit velocity of 79.8 MPH, though the results on the scoreboard to a very different story. A solid one-run outing was ruined by the fifth inning, which saw him allow three hits, a walk, and an error in what amounted to a four-run-inning for Kansas City. Shoemaker had pitched two straight solid outings before this, though his overall 5.90 ERA and 1.43 WHIP are very discouraging marks, particularly in roto formats.
Matt Shoemaker Records Quality Start In No-Decision
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker put together a strong effort despite the no-decision in Monday's win over the Baltimore Orioles. Shoemaker tossed six innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits and two walks while fanning three batters. The veteran right-hander allowed an RBI double to Anthony Santander in the first inning but settled in nicely after that, impressively working out of a slight jam in the third inning. The key for Shoemaker was his splitter, as he induced six whiffs and eight groundball outs with the offering. He has recorded back-to-back quality starts, thanks in part to a commitment to more off-speed stuff. Shoemaker will face the Kansas City Royals on May 30. The Royals got to him for eight runs in the first meeting, so fantasy managers might want to be a bit cautious about utilizing him as a streamer.
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker bounced back on Wednesday despite being charged with his fifth loss of the season against the Chicago White Sox. Shoemaker lasted six innings, allowing a pair of runs on five hits while walking four and striking out two batters. The four free passes matched a season-high- and the veteran righty has just one start with no walks allowed, though he was still able to limit the damage to just two runs. Shoemaker's off-speed stuff was working well, as he induced a lot of ground balls, 12, and weak contact- as evidenced by his 85.4 MPH average exit velocity against. It wasn't a tremendous performance, but he was good enough to earn the win, which is a step in the right direction. Shoemaker could be in play as a streamer in his next start against the Orioles on May 24. Baltimore has posted a 25.1 percent strikeout rate on the road this season.
