Chris Paddack

Chris Paddack and the Minnesota Twins have agreed on a three-year contract extension.

Fantasy Impact

The 27-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery back in May and is expected to return sometime in the second half of 2023. He had a 4.03 ERA (3.10 xERA) and a 20/2 K/BB ratio in 22.1 innings in 2022. He showed some promise in his brief stint with the Twins, and the Twins are clearly showing confidence in him by giving him a multi-year extension.

The Twins placed Chris Paddack on the IL with right elbow inflammation on Tuesday. The team called up Jharel Cotton from Triple-A to take Paddack's place on the roster.

Fantasy Impact

Paddack is reportedly seeking multiple opinions on his elbow and surgery is a possibility. That almost certainly means that Paddack's recovery is likely to take weeks, if not months, and fantasy managers should prepare themselves for a lengthy absence. The Twins should provide further updates as news comes out.

Twins SP Chris Paddack left Sunday’s start against the Oakland Athletics in the top of the third inning with an apparent injury.

Fantasy Impact

It is unknown at this time what type of injury resulted in Paddack leaving his start Sunday. Check back as more information becomes available.

Twins starter Chris Paddack allowed just one run on five hits over 5 2/3 innings against the Tigers on Tuesday. It was a solid outing, but he finished the day with the no-decision as Minnesota narrowly defeated Detroit, 5-4.

Fantasy Impact

Paddack walked just one batter and struck out six against the Tigers. He's off to a solid start with the Twins, accruing a 3.68 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 7.98 K/9, and 0.61 BB/9 through three outings.

Chris Paddack allowed one run on five hits while striking out six in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Paddack turned in his best start of the season on Tuesday, and he has gotten better each time he's taken the mound in 2022. The right-hander has shown some encouraging signs as of late, and now holds an ERA of 3.68 with a WHIP of 1.16.