MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Brock Stewart from Triple-A St. Paul.

Stewart, 31, has appeared in seven games for the Saints this season, posting a 2.08 ERA (8.2 IP, 2 ER), with two saves, two walks, 17 strikeouts, a 1.04 WHIP and a .219 (7-for-32) opponent batting average. The Normal, Illinois native was signed by the Twins as a minor league free agent in July of 2022 and has appeared in 46 career major league games (11 starts), going 6-3 with a 6.05 ERA (105.2 IP, 71 ER), one save, 48 walks and 87 strikeouts with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2016-19) and Toronto Blue Jays (2019).

Stewart will occupy the vacated 26-man roster spot left by right-handed pitcher Bailey Ober, who was optioned to St. Paul yesterday. To make room for Stewart on the 40-man roster, the Twins have designated right-handed pitcher Trevor Megill for release or assignment. In seven appearances for the Saints this season, Megill has allowed 14 runs on nine hits in 9.2 innings pitched, with 13 walks and 16 strikeouts.