Twins activate LHP Caleb Thielbar from IL

Field Level Media|published: 04/14/2024, 11:04am EDT

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