Minnesota Must Ease the Load on Its Bullpen Big Three to Sustain Success

[Danchat]

3 hours ago, HerbieFan said:

Raya's WHIP at St.Paul is 2.186, so......

He needs to fully transition to being a reliever at AAA. Even before this season it was his likely outcome, now it's probably his only path to the majors. 

[Mike Sixel]

25 minutes ago, Danchat said:

He needs to fully transition to being a reliever at AAA. Even before this season it was his likely outcome, now it's probably his only path to the majors. 

Concur 

[HerbieFan]

45 minutes ago, Danchat said:

He needs to fully transition to being a reliever at AAA. Even before this season it was his likely outcome, now it's probably his only path to the majors. 

100% agree

[JD-TWINS]

10 hours ago, Richie the Rally Goat said:

Agreed, Alcala should not be used in Leverage. He has no idea where his pitches are going.

in 2024 only Jax made 70 appearances (72). Sands made 62, Duran 58. 70 isn’t some huge milestone, but the OP has a point that 70+ appearances should not be counted on.

Pretty sure both Sands and Duran were on IL at points mid-season & early season respectively. No guarantees for health the balance of ‘25. Gotta use guys you have available.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

8 hours ago, JD-TWINS said:

Pretty sure both Sands and Duran were on IL at points mid-season & early season respectively. No guarantees for health the balance of ‘25. Gotta use guys you have available.

Correct, also why they need to find and develop depth. When one of the big three goes down, is not the time to find out if Alcala can close games.