MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Twins right-hander Mike Paredes was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Athletics just minutes before the game was scheduled to begin.
Paredes suffered a left oblique strain during warmups, the team said. Left-hander Kendry Rojas replaced Paredes as the starter in Minnesota's 2-0 victory. In the rookie's fourth start, Rojas lasted four innings, allowing just one hit while striking out five. Four relievers closed out the win from there.
Paredes, 25, debuted with Minnesota earlier this year and is 0-3 in nine career big league games, including five starts. He's allowed at least one run in each of his appearances and has a 4.72 ERA this season, with 19 strikeouts and 13 walks.
If Paredes lands on the injured list, that will free up a roster spot for left-hander Connor Prielipp, who has been on the IL since July 9 with a blister and could return soon.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
