Hope he can make it to 3A by mid summer next year. Good luck.

One of the most painful injury losses in the system, over several others, the past couple of years, pun partially intended.

I really hope he can come back 100%. There's no guarantee, of course, but I'm hopeful and we've seen it before. I've struggled with the idea that even at 26yo he should remain a starter. He would be arriving at the ML level far later than normal, but he might still have a potential 7-8yr career as a solid rotation option.

But while I can see him in the rotation in the minors to work on stuff and build up innings, I think his future is probably in the pen. And if he does come back 100%, he could be outstanding in that role.

Agree with gman that I hope he reaches AAA by mid 2024. I figure a few weeks at A ball to begin with, and then a promotion to AA. A half season at St Paul and a late season call up? Ready to go for 2025!

Hoping for the best for him.

Thanks for the interview!

Excellent article and interview. Needless to say, I hope his recovery goes quickly and successfully, If possible, I would like more articles about rehabbing players, both in the minors and majors. I have no idea on the status of guys like Paddack, for example. 

I've had high hopes for Matt Canterino for what seems like forever.  Like Doc Bauer, I would love to see him be a part of the rotation, but his future and his soonest contributions to the big league club will probably come out of the bullpen.  He doesn't throw quite as hard as Duran (who does?) but his breaking pitches seem to be better and more consistent (at least from what I've read about him when he HAS been able to pitch.  Thanks for the article and best of luck to Matt !!

12 hours ago, DocBauer said:

One of the most painful injury losses in the system, over several others, the past couple of years, pun partially intended.

I really hope he can come back 100%. There's no guarantee, of course, but I'm hopeful and we've seen it before. I've struggled with the idea that even at 26yo he should remain a starter. He would be arriving at the ML level far later than normal, but he might still have a potential 7-8yr career as a solid rotation option.

But while I can see him in the rotation in the minors to work on stuff and build up innings, I think his future is probably in the pen. And if he does come back 100%, he could be outstanding in that role.

Agree with gman that I hope he reaches AAA by mid 2024. I figure a few weeks at A ball to begin with, and then a promotion to AA. A half season at St Paul and a late season call up? Ready to go for 2025!

Hoping for the best for him.

Thanks for the interview!

IMO, there is little to no reason to have him starting. He pitched 37 innings in 22, 23 in 21, 0 in 20, so we are talking about 3 years to get him up to the 120 innings and more and will be 29 by that time.

He stuff seems crazy good, so there is no real reason he needs to be in the minors other than a tune up and make sure he is good to go. Then you get him to the majors and be smart with how you manage his innings.

I have been waiting for him to come in a dominate the end of games for a couple of years now.

I've been wondering about him. Nice interview, thanks for doing it.

he's so talented. I really hope the surgery fixes his elbow and positions him to have the kind of MLB career we've all hoped for from him.

I wonder if they'll look to have him throw in winter ball, just to get some innings in and start reacclimating to the mound and the game, or wait entirely for spring training?

I could see him advancing rapidly again once he's healthy because his stuff is so good, but maybe if/when he makes it to MLB the Johan Plan might be worth considering: 1-2 season in the bullpen before doing an offseason reset back to starting? Heck, I'd even volunteer to start the "Free Canterino" website! :P

3 hours ago, TwinsDr2021 said:

IMO, there is little to no reason to have him starting. He pitched 37 innings in 22, 23 in 21, 0 in 20, so we are talking about 3 years to get him up to the 120 innings and more and will be 29 by that time.

He stuff seems crazy good, so there is no real reason he needs to be in the minors other than a tune up and make sure he is good to go. Then you get him to the majors and be smart with how you manage his innings.

I have been waiting for him to come in a dominate the end of games for a couple of years now.

I agree except that I’m fine with him spending a few months in AA and AAA next season to get into a consistent rhythm.  Also control is the last thing to come back after TJ surgery so let him get that worked out in the minors before coming up.

He lost a year when surgery was likely his best option.  I still think he will have some of the best ability in the farm system.  it is similar to Priellip.  They have strong arm talent you hope you can keep healthy and if so will be a big boon to the organization.  Once he is healthy I think he could move up quickly even to the big league team if there is a spot open in the bullpen.   

It would be nice to see him hit the rotation late next year and Priellip in 2025. Although I envision him more as a relief pitcher to start with.

The Twins need that smile.

Best of luck Matt.

Add me to those who really appreciate this interview, thanks Devin.

Like many of you I am most interested in whatever path gets Matt to the Twins quickly.  Considering he hasn't pitched in seemingly forever, expect that will be out of the bullpen in 2024.  Like most of you, although unlikely I am hopeful that arrival with the Twins comes late in the 2024 season.  Along with Prielipp, this young man is the best pitching prospect the Twins have and have had in some time.

Have a wonderful winter, Matt, and blow their socks off in spring training forcing your name into the discussion of a summer callup.

12 hours ago, roger said:

Add me to those who really appreciate this interview, thanks Devin.

Like many of you I am most interested in whatever path gets Matt to the Twins quickly.  Considering he hasn't pitched in seemingly forever, expect that will be out of the bullpen in 2024.  Like most of you, although unlikely I am hopeful that arrival with the Twins comes late in the 2024 season.  Along with Prielipp, this young man is the best pitching prospect the Twins have and have had in some time.

Have a wonderful winter, Matt, and blow their socks off in spring training forcing your name into the discussion of a summer callup.

Thanks for the kind words and the wonderful comment. I have no doubt we will see Matt pitching in the majors soon!

Thanks for the update. I had almost forgotten about him ..

On 8/3/2023 at 12:03 PM, IA Bean Counter said:

He lost a year when surgery was likely his best option.  I still think he will have some of the best ability in the farm system.  it is similar to Priellip.  They have strong arm talent you hope you can keep healthy and if so will be a big boon to the organization.  Once he is healthy I think he could move up quickly even to the big league team if there is a spot open in the bullpen.   

I agree. I'd love to see him as a 7th or 8th inning guy who can dominate