 He posted a 3.97 ERA during the month of July, losing his second game but winning his seventh game and bringing his season record to 7–2 but with a 5.06 ERA for the month.On September 20, the Twins shut him down for the season because of shoulder/elbow fatigue.Neshek ended the season at 7–2, appearing in 74 games (5th in the National League) with 74 strikeouts and pitching a total of innings with a 2.94 ERA.