Scouting Report: Zebby Matthews

Summary

Zebby Matthews, a 25-year-old right-handed pitcher, was called up by the Minnesota Twins on May 14, 2026, to make his season debut after being the last cut from spring training rotation competition. In his debut start against the Miami Marlins, Matthews delivered an impressive performance, throwing 7 scoreless innings on just 83 pitches with 4 hits, 1 walk, and 5 strikeouts, leading the Twins to a 9-1 victory. Prior to his promotion, Matthews posted a 4.72 ERA in Triple-A with 33 strikeouts and 11 walks over 34.1 innings, though he had given up 9 home runs. His major league track record shows a 4.41 FIP compared to a 5.56 ERA over 25 starts across two seasons, with strikeout and walk rates slightly above MLB average.