Michael Pineda

Michael Pineda has been suspended for 60 games for a drug violation, according to Jeff Passan.

Fantasy Impact

Although this type of suspension is usually 80 games, Pineda reportedly made a compelling case that the banned diuretic he used was not a masking agent and, therefore, his ban was lowered to 60 games on appeal. Regardless, Pineda's season is over, which is a huge blow for the contending Twins. It's unclear who will take his spot in the rotation, but Pineda can be dropped in all formats.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda was excellent in a 6-2 loss to the Indians on Friday. Pineda allowed one run over six innings while striking out 10.

Fantasy Impact

Pineda took a no-decision in the 11-inning loss. The veteran hurler has an 11-5 record, 4.01 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 140 strikeouts in 146 innings of work. He will face the Nationals in his next start.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda was excellent in an 8-3 win over the Tigers on Sunday. Pineda allowed just two runs over six innings while striking out nine.

Fantasy Impact

Pineda picked up a fourth straight win, improving his record to 11-5. He has a 4.11 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 130 strikeouts in 140 innings of work.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda pitched five innings of one-run ball in a 3-1 win over the White Sox on Tuesday. Pineda struck out eight on the way to his 10th win.

Fantasy Impact

Pineda's record improves to 10-5, to go along with a 4.16 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 121 strikeouts in 134 innings of work. He has now picked up a win in three straight starts.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda picked up a win in a 14-4 victory over the White Sox on Tuesday. Pineda allowed four runs over seven innings while striking out four.

Fantasy Impact

Pineda has won both of his starts since returning from the injured list. The veteran hurler has a 9-5 record, 4.26 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 113 strikeouts in 129 innings of work.