Homer Bailey
SP FA
Sun 6/27/21 11:59 PM

Bailey signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Bailey was let go by Minnesota in September of 2020, but he'll report to Triple-A Las Vegas going forward. The right-hander didn't appear with a team during spring training, but he made the roster for Team USA during the Olympic qualifying tournament. The 35-year-old has made 33 major-league starts across the last two seasons, and he posted a 4.52 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 171.1 innings during that time.

Homer Bailey
SP FA
Mon 9/28/20 11:55 AM

The Twins released Bailey on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Minnesota signed Bailey to a one-year, $7 million deal this offseason with the hope that he would step in as a capable fifth starter, but a biceps injury essentially wiped out his 2020 campaign. He was able to return from the 45-day injured list last week and gave up one run over three innings in a spot start, but since Bailey wasn't a serious candidate to make the Twins' postseason roster, the team opted to cut him loose. He's now free to sign with another organization and should get the chance to compete for a rotation else elsewhere next spring.

Homer Bailey
SP FA
Fri 9/25/20 5:50 PM

Bailey was designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Bailey made just two starts for the Twins this season, spending the majority of the campaign recovering from biceps tendinitis. While he's healthy now, he won't be needed against for the rest of the season and isn't expected to play a role in the playoffs, so the Twins will give his roster spot to Edwar Colina, whose contract was purchased in a corresponding move.

Homer Bailey
SP FA
Wed 9/23/20 2:04 AM

Bailey didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's contest between the Tigers and the Twins. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk while fanning three across three innings.
EDGE Analysis
Bailey was activated from the 45-day injured list Tuesday and, as expected, he didn't go deep into the game -- this was just his second appearance of the 2020 season. It remains to be seen what role Bailey will have with the Twins during the playoffs, but it's not out of the question to see him come out of the bullpen since he spent most of the season sidelined with a biceps tendinitis.

Homer Bailey
SP FA
Tue 9/22/20 11:22 AM

Bailey (biceps) was activated from the 45-day injured list Tuesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bailey made just a single start this season before being shut down by biceps tendinitis. He'll head straight into the rotation and will start Tuesday against the Tigers, but it's not clear how deep into the game he'll be allowed to pitch in his first game back from an extended absence. Sean Poppen was optioned in a corresponding move.

Homer Bailey
SP FA
Sun 9/6/20 1:18 AM

Bailey (biceps) has started throwing, manager Rocco Baldelli told the St. Paul Pioneer press.
EDGE Analysis
Bailey made just one start this season and then was shut down due to right biceps tendinitis. He then started throwing again in early August before having another setback. It sounds like he's making progress, but it's not clear if he'll be able to return this season.

Homer Bailey
SP FA
Sat 8/22/20 5:46 PM

Bailey (biceps) was transferred to the 45-day injured list Saturday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bailey recently resumed throwing as he continues to deal with right biceps tendinitis, but he'll be shifted to the 45-day injured list. He'll be eligible to return Sept. 13, although it's unclear if he'll be able to return when first eligible. Sean Poppen and Daniel Coulombe were added to the roster in corresponding moves.

Homer Bailey
SP FA
Wed 8/12/20 5:03 PM

Bailey (biceps) played catch Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bailey is back to throwing following a brief shutdown period due to right biceps tendinitis. While this is a step in the right direction, the right-hander will need to progress through a throwing program before he's cleared to rejoin the rotation.

Homer Bailey
SP FA
Fri 8/7/20 8:20 PM

Manager Rocco Baldelli said Friday that Bailey (biceps) still hasn't resumed throwing, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bailey was unable to make his second start of the season as a result of right biceps tendinitis, and it appears as though he'll spend more than the minimum 10 days on the injured list. Baldelli didn't say when the right-hander could begin throwing again. In his first start of the year, Bailey allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings as he earned a win against the Cardinals.

Homer Bailey
SP FA
Sun 8/2/20 2:07 PM

The Twins placed Bailey on the injured list Sunday with right biceps tendinitis, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Initially lined up to start Sunday's series finale against the Indians, Bailey was pushed back a day in the pitching schedule for what was believed to be rest purposes, but his move to the injured list suggests otherwise. As a result of Bailey's shutdown, Randy Dobnak is expected to stick around in the rotation for at least another turn, while Jake Odorizzi (back) will likely be activated from the 10-day IL later this week to fill the vacated starting spot.