Twins activate LHP Caleb Thielbar from IL

Field Level MediaField Level Media|published: Sun 14th April, 11:04 2024
Pitcher Caleb Thielbar throws in the bullpen during the Minnesota Twins spring training workouts at Hammond Stadium on Fort Myers on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.Pitcher Caleb Thielbar throws in the bullpen during the Minnesota Twins spring training workouts at Hammond Stadium on Fort Myers on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. credits: Jonah Hinebaugh/Naples Daily News/USA Today Network-Florida / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Minnesota Twins reinstated left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar from the 15-day injured list on Sunday.

Thielbar started the season on the IL due to a left hamstring strain. He made two rehab appearances at Triple-A St. Paul, giving up one run on two hits in three innings with one walk and five strikeouts.


The 37-year-old has spent his entire career with the Twins (2013-15, 2020-23). He has a record of 21-8 with a 3.04 ERA and a save in 288 games. Last season, he was 3-1 with a 3.23 ERA in 30 2/3 innings over 36 games.

In a corresponding move, the Twins sent right-handed reliever Jorge Alcala, 28, to St. Paul. He has appeared in six games for the Twins, going 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 8 1/3 innings. He's allowed three hits and three walks with nine strikeouts.

—Field Level Media

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