Zebby Matthews

105+1⁄3 innings pitched. ^{[3] [4]}

Matthews began the 2024 campaign with Cedar Rapids, and later received promotions to the Double–A Wichita Wind Surge and Triple–A St. Paul Saints. On August 13, 2024, Matthews was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. ^[5] Matthews made 9 starts for Minnesota during his rookie campaign, struggling to a 1-4 record and 6.69 ERA with 43 strikeouts across 37+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Matthews was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul to begin the 2025 season. ^[6]

References

1. Huber, Zachary. "Smoky Mountain ace Zebby Matthews' drive for perfection leads to deal with Minnesota Twins". citizen-times.com. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
2. Huber, Zachary. "Former Smoky Mountain standout Zebby Matthews drafted by the Minnesota Twins". citizen-times.com. Retrieved July 18, 2022.
3. Phillips, Carey. "Matthews promoted by Minnesota Twins". thesylvaherald.com. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
4. Miller, Phil. "Twins' Zebby Matthews Shows Refined Offspeed Stuff". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
5. "Twins Designate Scott Blewett For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
6. "Twins finalize starting rotation after latest round of roster cuts". startribune.com. Retrieved March 19, 2025.

External links

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Zebby Matthews
Minnesota Twins – No. 52
Pitcher
Born: (2000-05-22) May 22, 2000 (age 24) Cullowhee, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 13, 2024, for the Minnesota Twins

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Active roster	2 Brooks Lee 4 Carlos Correa 8 Christian Vázquez 9 Trevor Larnach 11 Mickey Gasper 12 Harrison Bader 13 Ty France 16 Austin Martin 17 Bailey Ober 20 Chris Paddack 21 DaShawn Keirsey Jr. 22 Griffin Jax 23 Royce Lewis 24 Simeon Woods Richardson 25 Byron Buxton 27 Ryan Jeffers 37 Louie Varland 38 Matt Wallner 39 Michael Tonkin 41 Joe Ryan 44 Cole Sands 47 Edouard Julien 48 Justin Topa 49 Pablo López 50 Willi Castro 54 Danny Coulombe 59 Jhoan Durán 61 Brock Stewart 63 Eiberson Castellano 64 José Miranda 66 Jorge Alcalá
Inactive roster	52 Zebby Matthews 55 Kody Funderburk 58 David Festa 62 Diego Cartaya 77 Jaír Camargo 82 Travis Adams 83 Matt Canterino 85 Marco Raya 90 Emmanuel Rodríguez
Coaching staff	Manager 5 Rocco Baldelli Bench 33 Jayce Tingler Assistant bench 46 Tony Diaz Catching 35 Hank Conger Third base 40 Tommy Watkins First base 46 Ramon Borrego Hitting 72 Matt Borgschulte Ast. Hitting 67 Trevor Amicone Ast. Hitting 79 Rayden Sierra Pitching 88 Pete Maki Assistant pitching 91 Luis Ramirez Bullpen 84 Colby Suggs Quality Control 75 Nate Dammann Bullpen catcher 97 Garrett Kennedy Bullpen catcher 98 Connor Olson