Minnesota is considering reducing Ober's workload the rest of the season since he didn't pitch in 2020 and has never thrown more than 78 innings in a season, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
The Twins are limiting him to about 80 pitches per start and could give him extra rest between starts late in the season. Even though he sports a 4.94 ERA, Ober has been a pleasant surprise for the Twins with a 9.7 K/BB and 2.7 BB/9. He could put himself in position for a spot in the 2022 rotation with a strong finish to the season.