Ober will start Saturday against the Astros in Game 1 of the ALDS, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ober wasn't even on the Twins' AL Wild Card Series roster, but he'll be entrusted with the series opener in Houston. The big right-hander was sent to the minors following a midseason swoon, but he returned in September to post a 2.08 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 21.2 innings of work. Ober will be opposed by Justin Verlander in Game 1.
Bailey Ober Under consideration for Game 1
Ober is being considered as the Twins mull their starting pitcher options for Saturday's Game 1 of the ALDS in Houston, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Joe Ryan was going to start a potential AL Wild Card Series Game 3 for the Twins, so he's also a candidate for Game 1 of the ALDS and perhaps the favorite for the start. Kenta Maeda is also in the mix. Ober wasn't even on the AL Wild Card Series roster because the team needed only three starters, but he told Hayes that the Twins "have dropped hints he'll pitch at some point" during the ALDS. Ober held a 2.08 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 21.2 innings since rejoining the club on Sept. 15 following a stint in the minors.
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