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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Connor Prielipp is a former first-round talent with a history of two Tommy John surgeries who is now learning to handle the demands of being a Major League starter with the Minnesota Twins. He recently threw a career-high 93 pitches against Cleveland and is being managed carefully with extra rest days before facing the Brewers. The Twins are balancing his development with concerns about his physical readiness and durability given his injury history.
Strengths
- + Former first-round talent
- + Successfully returned from two Tommy John surgeries
- + Career-high 93 pitches in recent outing shows improving endurance
- + Twins organization providing careful management and extra rest days
- + Overcoming difficult starts demonstrates resilience
Weaknesses
- - History of two Tommy John surgeries indicates significant arm injury risk
- - Concerns about physical readiness for Major League workload
- - New to pitching every fifth day against major-league hitters
- - Workload climbing into unfamiliar territory
- - Potential for future injury remains a concern despite current management
Injury Status: IL-60
About
Connor Pavolony is a catcher for the Chicago Cubs.
Player Overview
Position
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Team
Chicago Cubs