Clippard was hit by a line drive on his elbow in Sunday's win against the Royals, but initial imaging came back clean, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clippard exited Sunday's game with a trainer on the final play of the eighth inning, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury. However, manager Rocco Baldelli said that it should be a few days before Clippard is ready to throw again. Prior to the injury, the right-hander tossed one clean inning while striking out two as he earned his first win of the season.

Clippard will start for the Twins against the Brewers on Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will mark Clippard's second time serving as an opener for the Twins this season. He got the ball to begin Minnesota's Aug. 2 game and threw two perfect innings with one strikeout against Cleveland. Devin Smeltzer figures to be available for a few frames behind Clippard after last pitching Aug. 7 (62 pitches).

Clippard will be the opener for Sunday's game versus Cleveland, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Previously scheduled starter Homer Bailey will have his start pushed to Monday to receive an extra day of rest, so Clippard will handle the opening frames for the Twins in the series finale. The veteran reliever has allowed one run on three hits with three strikeouts and two walks through his first four innings of the season.

Clippard threw a scoreless inning with a strikeout and walk in Wednesday's exhibition loss to the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Clippard gave up some runs in summer camp exhibition games, but was likely just more a case of a veteran getting his work in. He'll be a key setup man for the Twins this season for closer Taylor Rogers.

Clippard signed a one-year, $2.75 million contract with the Twins on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The 34-year-old remained a strong relief option in his 13th season in the majors in 2019, posting a 2.90 ERA in 62 innings for Cleveland. He should be at worst a quality middle-relief option for the Twins this season and could have the chance to add to his 68 career saves if injuries strike the team's top closing options.

Clippard will serve as the opener in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear who will come in as the primary pitcher, but Carlos Carrasco seems a likely candidate to appear in the second game of this twin bill. James Hoyt is the only reliever who appeared in the matinee for Cleveland.

Clippard (1-0) pitched 1.1 innings without allowing a base runner while striking out three to earn the win versus the Twins on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

It's the first time he's factored into a decision in 46 appearances this season. Clippard became the pitcher of record as the Indians rallied for four runs in the top of the 11th. The reliever has a 2.62 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with a 58:12 K:BB ratio in 55 innings this season.

Clippard will start Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rangers, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Indians will go with a bullpen game for the second half of Wednesday's twin bill after using just two relievers -- Brad Hand and Nick Goody -- in Game 1. The veteran right-hander owns a 2.88 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 40:10 K:BB in 40.2 innings this season.

Clippard surrendered three runs on two hits while recording four outs as the Indians' starter in Wednesday's 9-7 win over the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Following Carlos Carrasco's (illness) surprise placement on the 10-day injured list, Clippard was tabbed on short notice to make his 10th career big-league start and just his second since 2008. Clippard retired the side in the first inning, but unraveled in the second, allowing three of the four batters he faced to reach base before exiting. Reliever Tyler Olson didn't do Clippard any favors, allowing both of the runners he inherited to score. Clippard's ERA jumped from 2.70 to 4.30 as a result of the poor showing.

Clippard will start Wednesday against the Twins, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carlos Carrasco was placed on the injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday with a blood condition, leaving Clippard to serve as the opener against the Twins in what will be a bullpen game. In 13 appearances this season (all in relief), Clippard owns a 2.70 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB across 13.1 innings.