Twins Pitcher Bailey Ober Blames Elbow Issue on Slick Balls

Minnesota Twins right‑hander Bailey Ober says his elbow injury stems from the slick baseballs used in his May 24 start against the Red Sox at Fenway. Ober is currently on the 15‑day injured list and is monitoring his recovery closely.

He explained that the unusually slippery ball surface disrupted his pitching mechanics. The Twins’ front office will review the ball supply chain and implement measures to prevent similar incidents.

Ober’s remarks have sparked a league‑wide conversation about ball standards.