The Minnesota Twins' rotation is taking another hit, and it's starting to feel like a M*A*S*H unit in the clubhouse. On Saturday, the team placed starting pitcher Taj Bradley on the 15-day injured list with right pectoral muscle inflammation, retroactive to May 6. This comes just days after an injury scare for Joe Ryan and news that starter Mick Abel has suffered a setback.

Bradley has been nothing short of stellar for the Twins this season. Through his first eight starts, he's posted a 4-1 record with a sparkling 2.87 ERA, striking out 52 batters over 47 innings. His breakout performance has been one of the few bright spots in what's becoming a challenging season for Minnesota's pitching staff.

The injury bug has been relentless. Abel was first sidelined in April with elbow inflammation and recently needed a cortisone shot for triceps soreness. The Twins are also without Pablo López for the season, while David Festa is dealing with renewed shoulder discomfort. That's a lot of firepower missing from the rotation.

Bradley was originally scheduled to start Sunday in the series finale against Cleveland, after allowing just two runs over six innings in his last outing against Washington. Instead, the Twins have called up Travis Adams from Triple-A to fill the roster spot.

Adams, who started the season on the injured list with a right triceps strain, has made five relief appearances for St. Paul, giving up six runs. He debuted in the majors last season and struggled, posting a 7.49 ERA over 33 2/3 innings after primarily pitching on a four-day schedule in the minors.

For Twins fans, it's a tough pill to swallow. But with the AL Central still within reach, there's a glimmer of hope—even if the rotation is looking thin.