The Twins designated RHP Matt Shoemaker for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Shoemaker has an 8.06 ERA this season after signing a one-year, $2 million deal this past winter. He could wind up as pitching depth for another organization this year.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Matt Shoemaker was blitzed by the Royals in a 14-5 loss on Friday. Shoemaker allowed nine runs (eight earned) and got just one out in the loss.

Fantasy Impact

Shoemaker was absolutely dismantled in the loss. The veteran right-hander is trending down after a decent start to the year and his spot in the starting rotation could be in jeopardy. Shoemaker now has a 2-7 record and a 7.28 ERA on the year.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Matt Shoemaker allowed five runs over 4 1/3 innings of work in a 6-3 loss to the Royals on Sunday. He struck out five and walked one in the start.

Fantasy Impact

Shoemaker took the loss, dropping his record to 2-6 on the year. It has been a rough campaign through 10 starts for the veteran, as he has a 5.90 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 33 strikeouts in 50 1/3 innings of work. Shoemaker will face off against these same Royals next time out.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Matt Shoemaker allowed just one run over six innings in an 8-3 win over Baltimore on Monday. Shoemaker struck out three and walked two.

Fantasy Impact

Shoemaker did not factor in the decision as the bullpen coughed up his 2-1 lead. After a rough stretch, the veteran has turned in two solid outings, allowing just three earned runs over 12 innings. Overall, he has a 2-5 record, 5.48 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and 28 strikeouts in 46 innings of work.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Matt Shoemaker allowed two runs over six innings in a 2-1 loss to the White Sox on Wednesday. Shoemaker struck out two and walked four in the loss.

Fantasy Impact

Shoemaker deserved a better fate than seeing his record drop to 2-5 but the Twins aren't going to win many games scoring just one run. Shoemaker now has a 6.08 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and 25 strikeouts over 40 innings of work.