Twins IL: Zebby Matthews Shoulder Strain
- The Minnesota Twins made roster moves Sunday, placing right-hander Zebby Matthews on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.
- To bolster their bullpen, the Twins activated left-hander Danny Coulombe from his rehab assignment.
- Matthews, 25, has a 1-1 record with a 5.21 ERA in four starts for Minnesota this season after being called up on May 18.
Twins Place Zebby Matthews on IL, Activate Danny Coulombe
Updated June 08, 2025
The Minnesota Twins made roster moves Sunday, placing right-hander Zebby Matthews on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain. The move for Matthews, a starting pitcher, is retroactive to Thursday.
To bolster their bullpen, the Twins activated left-hander Danny Coulombe from his rehab assignment. Coulombe,recovering from a forearm injury,will be available for Sunday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Matthews, 25, has a 1-1 record with a 5.21 ERA in four starts for Minnesota this season after being called up on May 18. In 13 career appearances with the twins, all starts, he is 2-5 with a 6.19 ERA.
Coulombe, 35, pitched a scoreless inning for Triple-A St. Paul on Friday during his rehab assignment. Before landing on the injured list May 18, Coulombe had pitched 16 2/3 scoreless innings over 19 relief appearances this season, becoming a key relief pitcher for the Twins. His return provides a boost to the team’s Twins pitching depth.
What’s next
The Twins hope Coulombe’s return will solidify the bullpen as they navigate the season. The team will monitor Matthews’ progress as he recovers from his shoulder strain.