The Minnesota Twins are grappling with Bailey Ober's sudden drop in performance this June, raising concerns about his viability moving forward. After starting the month with a respectable 3.48 ERA, Ober's struggles have seen that figure balloon to nearly 5.5, with 30 earned runs allowed in just 30 innings. His recent outings have been particularly alarming, with back-to-back starts where he gave up seven runs each time. Coach Rocco Baldelli highlighted the long ball as a significant issue—Ober surrendered four home runs in a single game against the Tigers, totaling 14 for the month.

Despite these challenges, Ober maintains that he feels good physically and is focusing on making necessary adjustments. The Twins' staff, including pitching coach Pete Maki, is also committed to identifying and rectifying Ober's mechanical issues, although they refrain from discussing specifics due to competitive pressures. Meanwhile, Royce Lewis is set to return after a brief rehabilitation stint, potentially providing a boost to the Twins’ lineup as they face the Marlins next week.