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Sun, Sep 11, 2022

1:29 PM - Chris Archer (Min) Twins placed Archer (pectoral) on the 15-day injured list Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

1:29 PM - Chris Archer (Min) Twins placed Archer (pectoral) on the 15-day injured list Sunday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Sat, Sep 10, 2022

9:14 PM - Chris Archer (Min) left Saturday's start against the Guardians with right pectoral tightness, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

9:14 PM - Chris Archer (Min) left Saturday's start against the Guardians with right pectoral tightness, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

8:12 PM - Chris Archer (Min) was removed from Saturday's game against the Guardians after two innings and 40 pitches, John Shipley of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

8:12 PM - Chris Archer (Min) was removed from Saturday's game against the Guardians after two innings and 40 pitches, John Shipley of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Fri, Aug 26, 2022

3:51 AM - Chris Archer (Min) (2-7) took the loss against Houston on Thursday, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out two batters over four innings.

Sun, Aug 14, 2022

9:46 PM - Chris Archer (Min) (2-6) took the loss during Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Angels, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk with five strikeouts in four innings.

Sun, Aug 07, 2022

10:16 PM - Chris Archer (Min) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and zero walks over five innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out four.

10:16 PM - Chris Archer (Min) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on four hits and zero walks over five innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out four.

Tue, Aug 02, 2022

11:10 PM - Chris Archer (Min) allowed two runs on two hits and three walks with eight strikeouts over 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Tigers on Tuesday.

11:10 PM - Chris Archer (Min) allowed two runs on two hits and three walks with eight strikeouts over 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Tigers on Tuesday.

Sun, Jul 17, 2022

5:48 PM - Chris Archer (Min) (2-4) took the loss Sunday against the White Sox, allowing four runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five in 4.2 innings.

10:09 AM - Chris Archer (Min) (hip) was activated from the 15-day injured list and is starting Sunday's contest against the White Sox, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Sat, Jul 16, 2022

7:52 PM - Chris Archer (Min) (hip) will return from the injured list to start Sunday against the White Sox, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Jul 13, 2022

11:43 AM - Chris Archer (Min) appears on track to return from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the White Sox after the Twins optioned No. 5 starter Josh Winder to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

9:56 AM - Chris Archer (Min) (hip) could return from the injured list Sunday, manager Rocco Baldelli told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He threw three simulated innings Tuesday.

Tue, Jul 12, 2022

4:08 PM - Chris Archer (Min) (hip) was spotted throwing on the field Tuesday prior to the Twins' game against the Brewers, John Shipley of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Tue, Jul 05, 2022

6:05 PM - Chris Archer (Min) was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 2 with left hip tightness.

2:09 PM - Chris Archer (Min) won't make his start Tuesday versus the White Sox for an undisclosed reason, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Jun 26, 2022

3:40 AM - Chris Archer (Min) (2-3) earned the win against Colorado on Saturday, pitching five scoreless innings during which he allowed one hit and one walk while striking out five.

Sun, Jun 19, 2022

10:36 PM - Chris Archer (Min) (1-3) took the loss Sunday versus the Diamondbacks. He allowed two runs on three hits and struck out three while walking none in four innings.

Tue, Jun 14, 2022

3:00 AM - Chris Archer (Min) didn't factor in the decision against Seattle on Monday, allowing one unearned run on four hits and two walks while striking out three over four innings.

Wed, Jun 08, 2022

10:53 PM - Chris Archer (Min) (1-2) earned the win Tuesday after he tossed five innings, giving up one run on two hits and four walks while striking out two against the Yankees.

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

10:06 PM - Chris Archer (Min) allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk while striking out three across five innings Thursday against the Tigers. He did not factor into the decision.

Sat, May 28, 2022

7:49 PM - Chris Archer (Min) (0-2) was charged with the loss Saturday after he pitched four innings, allowing five runs (three earned) on seven hits while striking out one against the Royals.

Mon, May 23, 2022

11:14 PM - Chris Archer (Min) pitched four innings, giving up one run on three hits and two walks while striking out four in Monday's win over the Tigers. He did not factor into the decision.

Thu, May 12, 2022

4:46 PM - Chris Archer (Min) (0-1) took the loss after allowing four earned runs on five hits and three walks across three innings during Thursday's 11-3 loss to the Astros. He struck out two.

Thu, May 05, 2022

10:23 PM - Chris Archer (Min) allowed two runs on five hits while striking out six in four innings in a 5-3 loss Thursday in Baltimore. He did not factor into the decision.

Sun, May 01, 2022

1:05 PM - Chris Archer (Min) didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Rays, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out four.

Sun, Apr 24, 2022

9:31 PM - Chris Archer (Min) allowed two runs on three hits and three walks over three innings in Sunday's win over the White Sox. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

Wed, Apr 20, 2022

12:01 AM - Chris Archer (Min) struck out five in 4.1 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks in a 4-3 loss Tuesday in Kansas City. He did not factor into the decision.

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

4:22 PM - Chris Archer (Min) manager Rocco Baldelli said Thursday that he expects Archer to start the team's fifth game of the season April 12 against the Dodgers in Minnesota, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Mon, Mar 28, 2022

7:22 PM - Chris Archer (Min) (hip) signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Twins on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Mon, Sep 20, 2021

1:40 PM - Chris Archer (TB) Bay transferred Archer (hip) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Monday, radio broadcaster Steve Carney reports.

Wed, Sep 15, 2021

5:00 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (hip) was examined by team physician Dr. Koco Eaton on Tuesday and received confirmation inflammation was the source of his discomfort, but the right-hander remains without a timeline for return, the team's official site reports.

Sun, Sep 12, 2021

9:16 AM - Chris Archer (TB) Rays placed Archer (hip) on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sat, Sep 11, 2021

8:36 PM - Chris Archer (TB) was removed from Saturday's game against the Tigers after the fourth inning due to left hip discomfort, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Fri, Sep 10, 2021

3:43 PM - Chris Archer (TB) is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Wed, Sep 08, 2021

5:17 PM - Chris Archer (TB) manager Kevin Cash said Archer would likely piggyback starter Michael Wacha in Friday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sat, Sep 04, 2021

7:33 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (1-1) allowed four runs on four hits and four walks with three strikeouts through five innings, picking up the win in Saturday's 11-4 victory over the Twins.

Mon, Aug 30, 2021

3:00 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (hip) allowed two earned runs on four hits and a walk while recording six strikeouts over four innings in Sunday's win over the Orioles. He did not factor into the decision.

Wed, Aug 25, 2021

7:10 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (hip) threw a successful bullpen session Wednesday and is scheduled to start Sunday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Mon, Aug 23, 2021

6:21 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (hip) is expected to pitch Sunday in Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sun, Aug 22, 2021

4:22 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) was pulled after two innings in his start Sunday against the White Sox due to left hip tightness, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports. He gave up one hit and one walk while striking out four over two scoreless innings and didn't factor into the decision in the Rays' 9-0 win.

10:27 AM - Chris Archer (TB) Rays reinstated Archer (forearm) from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday versus the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Fri, Aug 20, 2021

3:45 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Sunday against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Wed, Aug 18, 2021

5:29 PM - Chris Archer (TB) Kevin Cash said Wednesday that Archer (forearm) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list in the coming days to make his next appearance with the Rays, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Thu, Aug 12, 2021

3:43 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) threw a three-inning simulated game Thursday, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Tue, Aug 10, 2021

6:09 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm/hip) will throw either three innings or 50 pitches Thursday in the Florida Complex League, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Sat, Aug 07, 2021

6:29 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm/hip) will throw a bullpen session Monday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Fri, Aug 06, 2021

5:07 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) played catch Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Wed, Aug 04, 2021

11:25 AM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm/hip) is expected to resume throwing Friday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Mon, Aug 02, 2021

2:10 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) was removed from rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Durham after one inning due to a sore left hip, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. He gave up three unearned runs on two hits and no walks before departing.

Sun, Jul 25, 2021

7:38 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) is scheduled to cover four innings or 60 pitches in his upcoming rehab start Tuesday at Triple-A Durham, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Fri, Jul 23, 2021

3:37 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) allowed an earned run on two hits over three innings while recording four strikeouts in Triple-A Durham's win over Charlotte on Thursday.

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

5:35 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) is scheduled to cover around three innings or 45 pitches in his rehab start Thursday at Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

2:56 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) will make another rehab appearance Sunday for Triple-A Durham, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Wed, Jul 14, 2021

5:01 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) fired 1.1 scoreless innings for the FCL Rays on Monday against the FCL Red Sox, allowing a hit and a walk while recording a strikeout.

Sun, Jul 11, 2021

5:47 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) is scheduled to make his first rehab start Monday with the Rays' Florida Complex League affiliate, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Fri, Jul 09, 2021

5:46 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) is expected to throw one more live batting practice session before beginning a rehab assignment, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Wed, Jun 30, 2021

2:07 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) will throw to hitters on Friday, the Associated Press reports.

Sat, Jun 26, 2021

12:51 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) could face live hitters early this coming week, the team's official site reports.

Sat, Jun 12, 2021

6:47 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) threw 10 pitches off a mound Saturday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Wed, Jun 09, 2021

5:59 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) is feeling good and is eyeing an early-July return from the injured list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sat, May 29, 2021

11:37 AM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) said Saturday that his tendinitis is gone and that he's now focusing on building up his arm ahead of a return to game action, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Wed, May 26, 2021

6:33 PM - Chris Archer (TB) Kevin Cash said Wednesday that Archer had his throwing program shut down earlier this week after experiencing some discomfort on the outside of his right forearm, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sat, May 15, 2021

11:12 AM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) began a throwing program Friday, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Sat, May 08, 2021

2:10 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Apr 23, 2021

6:23 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) continues to play catch but is at least a couple weeks away from returning to the rotation, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

1:46 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) was able to play light catch Wednesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Apr 12, 2021

6:00 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) is expected to play catch within the next few days and may not be in for a long stay on the injured list, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Sat, Apr 10, 2021

5:11 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

4:42 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (forearm) will likely require time on the injured list, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

3:27 PM - Chris Archer (TB) left Saturday's start against the Yankees due to right lateral forearm tightness, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

2:06 PM - Chris Archer (TB) left Saturday's start in the third inning with an apparent injury, Marc Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Sun, Apr 04, 2021

2:05 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (0-1) came into Saturday's loss to the Marlins in the fifth inning following starter Rich Hill and surrendered four runs (three earned) on four hits and a walk over two innings. He struck out two and was charged with the loss.

Thu, Mar 25, 2021

7:28 PM - Chris Archer (TB) allowed an earned run on a solo home run and also issued a walk over 3.1 innings in a Grapefruit League win over the Twins on Wednesday. He struck out two.

Sat, Mar 20, 2021

12:54 PM - Chris Archer (TB) who entered Friday's Grapefruit League loss to the Red Sox in the fourth inning and fired a pair of clean frames with two strikeouts, is ready to be utilized as a bulk reliever after an opener whenever the situation might call for it this coming season, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Mar 12, 2021

2:58 PM - Chris Archer (TB) said Friday that he has no doubts that he'll be ready to go when the regular season begins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sat, Mar 06, 2021

10:53 AM - Chris Archer (TB) will participate in a simulated game Saturday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tue, Mar 02, 2021

4:04 PM - Chris Archer (TB) velocity and slider both were where the Rays expected when the right-hander faced live hitters Sunday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Feb 21, 2021

11:49 PM - Chris Archer (TB) has been a full participant in the Rays' workouts for pitchers and catchers thus far and reported to spring training with 6-7 pounds of additional muscle, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Feb 09, 2021

10:48 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (shoulder) said Tuesday that he won't be throwing any two-seam fastballs this year, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

5:09 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (shoulder) is expected to be fully healthy for Opening Day, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Tue, Feb 02, 2021

5:42 PM - Chris Archer (TB) (shoulder) signed a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Rays on Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

3:02 PM - Chris Archer (Pit) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Archer (shoulder) remains at his offseason home in California and is focusing on regaining his range of motion and strength, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Jun 29, 2020

3:57 PM - Chris Archer (Pit) (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list.

Wed, Jun 03, 2020

10:13 AM - Chris Archer (Pit) underwent surgery Tuesday to relieve symptoms of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and has been ruled out for the 2020 season.

Fri, Mar 06, 2020

8:34 AM - Chris Archer (Pit) (neck) has been confirmed as the starting pitcher for Friday's spring game against the Blue Jays, according to Adam Berry of MLB.com.

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

8:15 AM - Chris Archer (Pit) (neck) is scheduled to make his spring debut Friday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Mar 04, 2020

9:58 PM - Chris Archer (Pit) Pirates are expected to have a decision on how they are going to proceed with Archer (neck) on Thursday or Friday, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

3:13 PM - Chris Archer (Pit) director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Archer's (neck) live batting practice session went well Monday, Nubyjas Wilborn of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Sun, Mar 01, 2020

3:12 PM - Chris Archer (Pit) (neck) will throw live batting practice Monday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

11:10 AM - Chris Archer (Pit) (neck) played catch Wednesday and will likely through a bullpen session over the weekend.

Mon, Feb 24, 2020

1:22 PM - Chris Archer (Pit) was scratched from his start scheduled for Monday with neck tightness.

Mon, Dec 16, 2019

2:43 PM - Chris Archer (Pit) (shoulder) is fully healthy and shouldn't have any limitations for offseason training, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Mon, Nov 04, 2019

12:35 PM - Chris Archer (Pit) will have his $8.25 million option picked up for the 2020 season, Nubyjas Wilborn of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

5:56 PM - Chris Archer (Pit) will likely have his $8.25 million option picked up for the 2020 season, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Tue, Sep 17, 2019

9:10 AM - Chris Archer (Pit) (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list, John Perrotto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

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