Bullpen Roster Churn

[stringer bell]

I was kind of expecting the DFA of Matt Bowman after he worked three innings against the Orioles last night. Bowman doesn't have any minor league options remaining, so he would have to be given the DFA treatment if the Twins wanted to try to get him back to St. Paul. I guess there really isn't anyone to take Bowman's place at the moment with Staumont still a few days away. Staumont and Topa would figure to be back before Durán or Duarte and there isn't room for everybody, so I imagine lots of transactions for those last few spots in the bullpen. Funderburk, Duarte, Sands, Staumont and Alcalá all have options and I expect all of these guys will find themselves in St. Paul at some point this season. 

[Mike Sixel]

I'm annoyed they want lots of mediocre guys so they have depth, instead of just going with the better players that have options. But, this is their MO.....

[USAFChief]

I'll be shocked if Bowman isn't DFA'd before tonight's game. 

[FlyingFinn]

20 minutes ago, Mike Sixel said:

'm annoyed they want lots of mediocre guys so they have depth, instead of just going with the better players that have options. But, this is their MO.....

Thus far, no Duran, Topa or Thielbar (1 game), and the bullpen has a 2.17 ERA. My current grading for the front office as far as the bullpen additions and depth goes would be an A+.

Now, as for the hitters on the bench and the moves made in the offseason, I give the front office an F.

[Mike Sixel]

Just now, FlyingFinn said:

Thus far, no Duran, Topa or Thielbar (1 game), and the bullpen has a 2.17 ERA. My current grading for the front office as far as the bullpen additions and depth goes would be an A+.

Now, as for the hitters on the bench and the moves made in the offseason, I give the front office an F.

Fair. Let's see how long Bowman lasts....

[stringer bell]

2 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

I'll be shocked if Bowman isn't DFA'd before tonight's game. 

Who takes his spot? Brigham is on the minor league IL, I guess they could add another non-roster guy--Jensen, Henriquez, or maybe St. Paul's closer Hobie Harris, but the roster might be getting tight for relief pitchers pretty soon--adding another to the 40-man might be tough without exposing someone they want to keep.