Why is Chris Archer not pitching?

Why is Chris Archer not pitching?

The injuries keep mounting for the Minnesota Twins as starter Chris Archer left Saturday night’s start against the Cleveland Guardians early with a right pectoral strain. Archer started the second game of a three-game series and gave up a two-run homer to Ahmed Rosario in the first inning.

Who did the Pirates trade for Chris Archer?

On July 31, 2018, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded pitcher Tyler Glasnow, outfielder Austin Meadows, and eventually pitcher Shane Baz to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for pitcher Chris Archer.

Did Chris Archer have surgery?

He also has had hip labrum surgery. Archer has given credit to “one of the best personal trainers in the world” for solving his hip problem.

How good is Chris Archer?

His 96.6-mph fastball is 1.5 miles-per-hour faster than anything he threw in 2021. Whereas last season Archer had six pitches at 94.5 mph or above, this season he already has 34.