Could Twins Reliever Jorge Alcalá Begin the Season at Triple-A?

[Major League Ready]

Most likely someone (Stewart perhaps) starts the season on the IL.  They could also option Topa.  I doubt the team even seriously considers starting Alcala at AAA.   

[USAFChief]

8 hours ago, Linus said:

Ryan Pressly says hello.

Shane Mack would also like a word

[USAFChief]

On 2/21/2025 at 5:47 PM, bean5302 said:

 If the Twins don't have any space in the bullpen for a low leverage arm...

There is no such thing.

[Linus]

1 hour ago, USAFChief said:

There is no such thing.

Yep.  There are themes on this site that just circulate round and round.  One is how some people think it’s ok to stash unproven / mediocre arms at the back of the pen because we can use them low leverage only.  Three weeks into the season the 7th guy in the pen is coming into a tie game in the 8th because he is the only one available and people are wondering who these trash relievers are.