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| Height: 6-2
Weight: 185
Throws: R
Bats: R Born: May 4, 1984, Conroe, TX Contract: Signed though 2008 |
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| September 29, 2008 MLB.com reports that Kevin Slowey played catch on Monday afternoon at the Metrodome for the first time since taking a Juan Uribe line drive off his right wrist in Thursday's game against the White Sox. The right-hander suffered a deep bruise as a result of the play. He's had limited mobility in the wrist due to the swelling. He could be back for the ALDS should the Twins beat the White Sox on Tuesday. |
| September 26, 2008 Kevin Slowey's MRI came back clear and revealed no ligament damage in his pitching wrist, according to the AP. |
| September 26, 2008 Kevin Slowey took a line drive off his right wrist on Thursday night but luckily x-rays showed no break, according to The Star Tribune. Slowey is scheduled to have an MRI on Friday in order to determine his availability for the rest of the season. |
| September 25, 2008 The AP reports that Minnesota Twins righthander Kevin Slowey left Thursdays game against the Chicago White Sox in the fourth inning with a right wrist contusion. Slowey appeared to injur himself while fielding an infield single and was taken to the hospital for X-rays. He allowed six runs - four earned - and five hits in 3 2/3 innings. |
| September 20, 2008 Kevin Slowey was rocked for five earned runs on nine hits over 4.1 innings in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Rays, with three walks and three strikeouts. |
| September 15, 2008 Kevin Slowey tried to keep the Twins in the game on Monday night, only allowing three runs on seven hits in six innings. But Slowey gave up two home runs to the Indians but also struck out six. |
| September 10, 2008 Kevin Slowey allowed only one run over seven innings Wednesday night in the Twins, 7-1 win over the Royals. The Royals could only muster four hits against the Twins starter. |
| September 4, 2008 Kevin Slowey only allowed three runs on Thursday night to the Jays, but he lost the effort thanks to a shutout by the Jays Jesse Litsch. On the evening Slowey 10 hits, but didn't walk a batter over 5.2 innings. |
| August 30, 2008 Kevin Slowey was in control in Friday's 12-2 win against Oakland, as he only issued two earned runs on six hits over six innings, with one walk and 10 strikeouts. |
| August 24, 2008 Getting the call for the Twins, looking to battle against the Angels this afternoon, will be RHP Kevin Slowey , sitting at 10-8 with a 3.78 ERA, according to the Miami Herald. Slowey won his third straight start Tuesday against Oakland, as he gave up two runs (1 earned) and five hits in seven innings. He also struck out 12 without walking a batter. |
| August 19, 2008 Kevin Slowey improved to 10-8 thanks to an excellent effort against the A's on Tuesday. He allowed five hits and two runs (one earned), walked none, and struck out a career-high 12 batters over seven innings. |
| August 13, 2008 Kevin Slowey was in control in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Yankees, as he only surrendered one earned run on three hits over six innings, with one walk and one strikeout. |
| August 8, 2008 Kevin Slowey defeated the Royals on Friday night as he allowed one run and seven hits over 5.2 innings for the Twins. Slowey struck out two on the night and didn't walk a batter. |
| August 2, 2008 Kevin Slowey surrendered five earned runs on six hits over six innings in Saturday's 5-1 loss to Cleveland, with no walks and seven strikeouts. |
| July 28, 2008 Kevin Slowey threw a complete game shutout against the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. He allowed six hits and one walk in the game. |
| July 22, 2008 The Twins couldn't get anything going in a positive direction against the Yanks this evening, falling 8-2 with a grand total of just five hits and a disappointing pitching performance from RHP Kevin Slowey . Slowey pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing four runs (all earned) over five hits with two walks and three strikeouts. |
| July 13, 2008 According to the Twins team website, Kevin Slowey is suffering from an infected fingernail on his right middle finger. Minnesota's coaching staff became aware of the injury on Sunday morning after his poor performance against the Tigers that saw him last only 3.2 innings. "It wasn't an issue until last night, when it started getting really sore," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "It wasn't supposed to be an issue, now it's turned into an issue." Slowey said he noticed a change in his finger when he woke up on Friday morning following his start against Detroit on Thursday. |
| July 10, 2008 Kevin Slowey looked terrible on Thursday permitting nine hits, two walks and six runs over just 3.2 innings again the Tigers. |
| July 5, 2008 Kevin Slowey wasn't anywhere near his best on Saturday but he still held on long enough to pick up his sixth win of the year. Slowey had six strikeouts in the effort, but he gave up five runs in six innings on the hill. |
| June 29, 2008 The Twins continue to take out the best pitchers in the NL, and on Sunday, they can thank Kevin Slowey. The 24-year-old right-hander tossed a complete game shutout against the Brewers. He allowed three hits, walked nine, and struck out eight. "He was just painting," manager Ron Gardenhire informs the AP. Slowey currently owns a 16-inning scoreless streak. |
| June 18, 2008 Kevin Slowey won his second straight start and the Minnesota Twins beat the Washington Nationals 11-2 Wednesday night. Slowey allowed one run on seven hits, walked two and struck out four. |
| June 8, 2008 Minnesota RHP Kevin Slowey suffered through a horrific day on the mound as the Twins suffered the devastating 12-2 loss to the White Sox. Slowey lasted just three innings, surrendering eight runs (all earned) on 10 hits with one walk and four strikeouts. |
| May 29, 2008 Kevin Slowey was magnificent on Thursday as he twirled a complete game victory over the Royals. Slowely allowed six hits, zero walks and only one run while throwing just 101 pitches, 74 of which were strikes. |
| May 18, 2008 Kevin Slowey fell to 0-4 as he lost his fourth start of the year on Sunday. Slowey didn't pitch badly as he allowed seven hits and one walk over 5.2 innings, but he was victimized by two long balls. |
| May 13, 2008 The Twins suffered the 5-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays this evening, giving RHP Kevin Slowey his third loss of the season. Slowey pitched 5 2/3 innings, surrendering three runs (all earned) on five hits, walking two and striking out 5. |
| May 5, 2008 According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, "Right-hander Kevin Slowey will be activated from the 15-day disabled list in time to start Thursday in Chicago against the White Sox while the Twins try to figure out what to do with injured right-hander Scott Baker. |
| May 4, 2008 The Twins have called Kevin Slowey their probable starter for Thursday's game against the White Sox, the AP reports. Slowey is on the DL due to a strained right biceps. He made just one start (April 3) in the majors this year but boasts a 2.08 ERA through three minor league outings. |
| April 29, 2008 Kevin Slowey will join Triple-A Rochester in time to start on Thursday against Toledo, according to the Star Tribune. Slowey hurled five no-hit innings for Class-A Fort Myers on Saturday, as he continues to recover from a right biceps strain. Jim Rantz (Twins' director of minor leagues) said, "He did very well. He kept the ball down, pitched ahead in the count, did everything perfectly for what he's trying to accomplish." |
| April 27, 2008 Minnesota RHP Kevin Slowey pitched five hitless innings on Saturday in his second rehab start for Single-A Fort Myers, according to CBSSports.com. |
| April 16, 2008 Kevin Slowey (strained right biceps) threw his second bullpen session without incident on Wednesday and he is close to pitching in a minor league game, this according to MLB.com. "He is going to have to work his way back up and stretch out again," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "We have to make sure everything is okay. But we've got good stuff going with him. He doesn't feel anything and that's where we wanted to get to." |
| April 12, 2008 Kevin Slowey has officially been placed on the 15-day DL, according to the AP. He is suffering from arm tightness and Manager Gardenhire stated, "Hes better, but hes not ready to pitch yet. We want to give him all the time he needs." |
| April 11, 2008 Kevin Slowey will be placed on the DL due to a strained right biceps, this according to the AP. The Twins have recalled Francisco Liriano to take Slowey's turn in the rotation on Sunday. The DL move is retroactive to April 4th, Slowey's lone appearance of the year, so he could be back with the Twins within a little over a week if he continues to progress without incident. |
| April 7, 2008 Kevin Slowey is still working his way back from an injured biceps muscle as he hasn't picked up a ball since last Thursday, this according to MLB.com. "It feels better now than it did when I hurt it," Slowey said. "I at least know that I'm progressing. Whether I'm 100 percent right now or I'll be 100 percent in a day or two, we'll see." Slowey will throw on Monday and Tuesday to see if he will be available to make a start this Sunday in Kansas City. |
| April 4, 2008 Kevin Slowey will skip his next start because of a strained right biceps that forced him to leave Thursdays game, according to the AP. Weve got time here, manager Ron Gardenhire said. Hell miss his next start and weve got time after that and well see where hes at. Gardenhire said the Twins would wait to see how Slowey progresses over the next week before deciding whether a DL stint is necessary. The manager also said they would not rush Francisco Liriano back to take Slowey's place. |
| April 4, 2008 Kevin Slowey will likely miss at least one start due to a right biceps strain. He will be re-evaluated after that. "It's nothing serious but certainly nothing that we want to mess around with," Slowey tells the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "I'll keep it in ice and follow the trainers the next couple days and see how it goes." We're not sure who will start in Slowey's place. Francisco Liriano may be at the top of the list, but the team could also look to Brian Bass or Glen Perkins. |
| April 3, 2008 Kevin Slowey went down with what is initially being called a right biceps strain, according to the Star Tribune. He left todays start against the Angels in the fourth inning with an apparent injury. He will be re-evaluated on Friday, and Francisco Liriano would be a possible choice to take Sloweys spot in the rotation if the injury is serious. More should be known shortly. |
| March 30, 2008 Kevin Slowey said he felt better, one day after pitching with flu symptoms against the Pirates, according to the Star Tribune. The report notes that the Twins rotation to will include: Livan Hernandez, Boof Bonser, Nick Blackburn, Slowey and Scott Baker. |
| March 25, 2008 Kevin Slowey was told before his Tuesday outing that he will start the third game of the season for the Twins on April 2, according to MLB.com. He was riding high early in his Tuesday start, retiring the first 11 batters he faced, but he ended up giving up four runs on six hits over five innings or action against the Pirates. Now that he's earned the spot, he'll have to perform well to keep it. |
| March 25, 2008 Kevin Slowey has been pitching well as of late but ran into trouble against Pittsburgh on Tuesday as he allowed four runs on six hits over five innings of work, with four strikeouts and no walks. He was fighting for a rotation spot, and today's performance did not help his bid. |
| March 15, 2008 Kevin Slowey enjoyed a solid start on Saturday as he only allowed one run on two hits over four innings against the Phillies, with five strikeouts and only one walk. He is fighting for a rotation spot, and today's performance will help his chances. |
| March 10, 2008 Kevin Slowey is still in the mix to grab a spot in the Twins starting rotation after a solid outing on Monday, this according to MLB.com. Slowey threw three scoreless innings during which time he struck out three and gave up six hits, a great improvement over his work in his first two outings. "It's a confidence thing with him," Gardenhire said. "He's got good stuff. He's just got to quit overthrowing the ball and use [all of his pitches] and trust them all." Slowey appears to be battling Phil Humber, Glen Perkins and Kevin Mulvey for the fifth spot in the rotation, and the battle figures to go down to the wire. |
| March 5, 2008 Kevin Slowey allowed three runs and five hits in two innings of action on Wednesday for the Twins. Slowey also walked two batters on the day. Slowey has now struggled in back-to-back outings as he has had trouble locating his pitches thus far. Still, Slowey figures to be in the lead for the Twins final rotation spot so unless his struggles continue he figures to open the year as the team's number five hurler. |
| February 29, 2008 Kevin Slowey gave up three runs on four hits and two walks in 1 2/3 innings Friday. Back-to-back homers by Kevin Youkilis and Jason Varitek accounted for the tallies against the right-hander. Slowey is the front-runner to land the last spot in the Twins rotation, but Philip Humber or Nick Blackburn could slip in if he has too many more outings like this. |