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• Twins' Michael Pineda: Progressing well from surgery

  10/09/2018 • By RotoWire Staff

  Pineda (knee) is progressing well in his recovery from meniscus surgery, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports. This is encouraging news for Pineda, who opted for surgery after suffering a torn right meniscus at the end of August while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. At this point, it's unclear if the right-hander will be ready to go by the start of spring training.

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• Twins' Michael Pineda: Out for year with torn meniscus

  08/28/2018 • By RotoWire Staff

  Pineda has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a torn meniscus in his right knee, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. This is a tough blow for Pineda, who was on the cusp of returning to the majors for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in July of 2017. The Twins are still currently weighing Pineda's options, with surgery a possibility.

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• Twins' Michael Pineda: Heading for MRI on knee

  08/25/2018 • By RotoWire Staff

  Pineda (elbow) will return to Minnesota to undergo an MRI on his right knee Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic Minnesota reports. This sounds like a precautionary move from the Twins but is still a worrying sign as Pineda was making minor-league rehab appearances in his return from Tommy John surgery last July. The 29-year-old could still join the Twins in September if the issue is indeed minor, but a clearer timetable won't become available until the MRI results are released.

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• Twins' Michael Pineda: Scheduled for three starts at Triple-A

  08/17/2018 • By RotoWire Staff

  Pindea (elbow) is slated to make three starts for Triple-A Rochester prior to returning from the disabled list, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Pineda is making substantial progress on his way back from Tommy John surgery, as he tossed three shutout innings during his latest rehab assignment at High-A Fort Myers. He'll advance to Triple-A for three outings before eventually returning to the Twins, likely at the beginning of September.

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• Twins' Michael Pineda: Throws three scoreless rehab innings

  08/11/2018 • By RotoWire Staff

  Pineda (elbow) threw three scoreless innings in a rehab appearance for High-A Fort Myers on Saturday. He struck out three and gave up five hits. Pineda continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. He's now thrown five scoreless innings over a pair of rehab appearances. He continues to make good progress and appears likely to get the chance to return to the big leagues before the end of the season.

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