Connor Prielipp strikes out five in win over A’s

Prielipp did strike out seven in the loss against two walks, and he held the San Diego lineup without runs between the first and fifth frames. That means less when you give up a two-run shot in the first to Ty France, and four more runs crossed the plate in that fifth inning. There was some good stuff from the 25-year-old, but not enough to make it a successful outing. He’ll get a chance to face the A’s next week, but keep in mind that start will take place in Sacramento.

Prielipp gave up eight hits, walked four and struck out six. He fell to 3-6 with the loss. While the Phillies hit Prielipp hard, he helped hold Kyle Schwarber to an 0-for-5 and allowed just a single and a walk to Bryce Harper. The only extra-base hits against Prielipp were two doubles by Alec Bohm and a three-run home run by Bryston Stott. Prielipp has a 5.34 ERA, but his 4.02 xFIP shows he’s been unlucky this year. He’s lined up to face the Padres on the road next weekend.

Prielipp fanned seven, but he gave up a pair of homers, bringing his season total to 11 allowed in 82 2/3 innings. He’s still won just three of his 16 starts while amassing a 4.75 ERA to date. He’ll face the Phillies next.

It seemed worth debating Prielipp versus Zebby Matthews in the Twins rotation following the Dean Kremer acquisition, but that Matthews pitched last night made it easy call to send him down initially. Plus, Prielipp did pitch well in his return from the IL against the A’s on Sunday. He was mediocre in walking four and giving up a Randy Arozarena homer today, but he did give the Twins a chance to win. The no-decision keeps him 3-5 with a 4.75 ERA through 15 starts. He’ll likely face the Brewers on Friday.

Prielipp will return to start against the Athletics on Sunday afternoon. The 25-year-old southpaw had been sidelined since July 9 due to a blister on his pitching hand. Prielipp has struggled to a 5.00 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and a 71/25 K/BB ratio over 66 2/3 innings through his first 13 starts with the Twins this season.

No additional details at this time. It’s possible Paredes got hurt while warming up in the bullpen. Kendry Rojas took over as Minnesota’s starter in his place. It’ll be Connor Prielipp (blister) coming off the injured list to start Sunday’s series finale.

There was some speculation that rookie Connor Prielipp (blister) would be activated from the injured list to make this start, but that doesn’t appear to be happening. However, Prielipp figures to take the ball for Sunday’s series finale with Twins ace Joe Ryan being scratched due to arm fatigue. Paredes holds an underwhelming 4.72 ERA and 19/13 K/BB ratio across 34 1/3 innings at the highest level this season. He’s not a recommended fantasy option.

He gets an extra day of rest after allowing six home runs to the Guardians in his last start. Twins beat writer Aaron Gleeman believes Connor Prielipp could draw the start on Saturday, assuming he’s activated off the injured list.

Prielipp had a blister pop in his start on July 9 against the Guardians and wound up on the injured list. He looked good on Sunday, throwing 20 of his 32 pitches for strikes. Since he hasn’t been out long, there’s a chance the Twins could simply bring him back this week, but he has also thrown 85 innings already this season, topping his career high, so the Twins may be comfortable slowing his return. Whenever he is back, he’s worth an add in all 15-team formats and would be back on the streamer radar in 12-team leagues.

Apparently, Prielipp had the blister in his previous start, but it ripped and began to bleed in the fourth inning on Thursday. That would explain why Prielipp, who had gotten nine of the first ten batters out, ran into big-time trouble in the fourth inning and allowed two home runs, which accounted for all of the runs he allowed. With the All-Star break coming, he may only miss one start, but the Twins could also be cautious with his innings totals and slow play his return a bit.