Tortuga is back... Poppen Called Up!

[Seth Stohs]

The Twins made a series of moves this afternoon.

 

Marwin Gonzalez to the IL (hamstring)

Willians Astudillo called up.

 

Sean Poppen called up (added to 40).

Adalberto Mejia to the 60 Day IL.

 

Blake Parker to the Family Emergency List. 

[jorgenswest]

Position player depth really paying off.

 

What can we expect from Poppen?

[DiscGolfer]

That must be the worst calf strain in the history of calf strains for Mejia

[twinsfanstreif]

Good to see Willians back but man, we've had 3 guys go down in 2 days, that's not great. Also what the heck does Jake Reed have to do to get a call up?!

[yarnivek1972]

That must be the worst calf strain in the history of calf strains for Mejia

Resisting temptation to crack wise about Mejia’s size relative to a typical calf (you know, like a baby cow).

[J_Dobs]

Dang Gonzalez is such a important piece in our lineup and flexibility, hopefully Astudillio can stay hot... Another reliever Popper pass over Reed. I am starting to feel like this front office doesn't think much of Jake Reed, much like all the other "high talent arms" they gave away. I mean Poppen has been good from stat lines, but I just feel Reed needs a chance.

[Brock Beauchamp]

 

What can we expect from Poppen?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG6O4N3wxf8

[jorgenswest]

That must be the worst calf strain in the history of calf strains for Mejia

Grade 2 calf strains can take 5-8 weeks. Grade 3 strains longer.

[dex8425]

 

Dang Gonzalez is such a important piece in our lineup and flexibility, hopefully Astudillio can stay hot... Another reliever Popper pass over Reed. I am starting to feel like this front office doesn't think much of Jake Reed, much like all the other "high talent arms" they gave away. I mean Poppen has been good from stat lines, but I just feel Reed needs a chance.

Probably has something to do with who pitched when, plus Poppen has been starting and could add more length. Poppen has been more than good at Rochester this year.   

[james2334]

Actually Poppen is not a reliever, he's a starter. I'm assuming they chose him because he can give them multiple innings if Gibby has a short start.

[jud6312]

Good for Poppen.

 

But I hate everything else about these moves. I've seen enough Tortuga for a lifetime.

[jud6312]

 

Resisting temptation to crack wise about Mejia’s size relative to a typical calf (you know, like a baby cow).

 

Don't do it. Husky ballplayers with marginal talent are folk heroes in these parts.

[Vanimal46]

Ohhh boy! Good luck to Poppen.

[jud6312]

I canceled my movie ticket tonight so I could watch the game. I REALLY hope it's not a Tortuga night.

[Alex Schieferdecker]

I'm happy that neither Littell nor Duffey were sent down. After their performances last night (and this morning), it would've been a hit to morale to put either on the plane to Rochester. Both proved they deserved to stay with the Twins.

[scottz]

 

Adalberto Mejia to the 60 Day IL.

 

Help me out, Seth. Mejia went on the IL on May 2, but just pitched in the minors yesterday.

 

Pitching yesterday has no effect on how they count the days for the 60 Day IL? So his 60 Day IL stint can end roughly July 1?

 

Does moving him to the 60 Day IL effectively clear a 40 man spot until about July 1, while otherwise not having any impact on Mejia or the roster?

 

Then, come July 1, a 40 man roster spot will have to be cleared, assuming Mejia is healthy?

[yarnivek1972]

At times, some on this board have called for the trade/release of Schoop and Adrianza.

 

This is why you DON’T do that with a contending team.

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

That must be the worst calf strain in the history of calf strains for Mejia

Mejia is already pitching in rehab, so this is just a procedural move. We'll have to drop someone from the 40-man once his rehab is done.

[Otto von Ballpark]

 

Help me out, Seth. Mejia went on the IL on May 2, but just pitched in the minors yesterday.

 

Pitching yesterday has no effect on how they count the days for the 60 Day IL? So his 60 Day IL stint can end roughly July 1?

 

Does moving him to the 60 Day IL effectively clear a 40 man spot until about July 1, while otherwise not having any impact on Mejia or the roster?

 

Then, come July 1, a 40 man roster spot will have to be cleared, assuming Mejia is healthy?

Yes, the 60 day DL stint is retroactive to when he last pitched in MLB.

 

And yes, this is just a procedural move that means he's out until at least July 1st, and we'll have to clear a spot when his rehab ends after that.

[yarnivek1972]

Yes, the 60 day DL stint is retroactive to when he last pitched in MLB.

 

And yes, this is just a procedural move that means he's out until at least July 1st, and we'll have to clear a spot when his rehab ends after that.

Most likely Poppen.

[terrydactyls]

I canceled my movie ticket tonight so I could watch the game. I REALLY hope it's not a Tortuga night.

After watching all 17 innings last night, I sure would hate to see a Twins hitter that enjoys putting the ball in play.

[Nine of twelve]

I hadn't heard of the Family Emergency List before so I looked it up. Similar to the Bereavement List--3 to 7 days. I would think Poppen goes back down when Parker returns. I hope for many reasons that he's back after 3.

[jud6312]

 

After watching all 17 innings last night, I sure would hate to see a Twins hitter that enjoys putting the ball in play.

 

Ah yes, good old weak contact that doesn't accomplish anything. So much awesome.

[jud6312]

 

 I hope for many reasons that he's back after 3.

 

Agreed. I'm about over watching him pitch, but not this way.

[rdehring]

My concern is that getting Cave, Arraez and Astudillo up here over the last couple days, my hope of Rochester getting back to .500 and into the playoff hunt will take a major hit.  [yes, I am saying that tongue in check]

 

Did I read somewhere that Poppen had a 3.59 FIP?  My question that maybe Seth knows or can find out, was his GPA at Harvard higher than his FIP?

 

What a great reward for a young man who has been having a tremendous year.  Saw he was scheduled to start tonight in Rochester.  Expect he is insurance if a long man is needed and will go back in a couple days.

[Seth Stohs]

 

Position player depth really paying off.

What can we expect from Poppen?

 

I try never to expect anything from anyone in their debut (or in Berrios' situation, debut season)... But... here's some:

 

RHP. 6-4. Fastball 92-96... Good slider. Changeup getting better, though definitely his third pitch. He has usually had really good control, doesn't walk many. And has really picked up ability to miss bats. 

[Squirrel]

 

Resisting temptation to crack wise about Mejia’s size relative to a typical calf (you know, like a baby cow).

And yet, you still did ... 

[Squirrel]

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG6O4N3wxf8

 What a great song ... academy award winning even ... and now I've got it in my head ... I don't know whether to thank you or slap you, so I'll go both ... thanks <slap>

[Seth Stohs]

 

My concern is that getting Cave, Arraez and Astudillo up here over the last couple days, my hope of Rochester getting back to .500 and into the playoff hunt will take a major hit.  [yes, I am saying that tongue in check]

 

Did I read somewhere that Poppen had a 3.59 FIP?  My question that maybe Seth knows or can find out, was his GPA at Harvard higher than his FIP?

 

What a great reward for a young man who has been having a tremendous year.  Saw he was scheduled to start tonight in Rochester.  Expect he is insurance if a long man is needed and will go back in a couple days.

 

I want to say his GPA was higher... and his majors were Chemistry, Physics and Engineering Sciences... or something like that. 

[jkcarew]

Congrats to Poppen. Hope things are working out for Parker. Serious family stuff ranks way higher than a pennant race. Best wishes.