Astros (McCullers Jr) vs Twins (Matthew): 5/19/26, 6:40pm

[Brock Beauchamp]

This team is going on a couple of weeks of competence now. Does this change your outlook for the team, either in the short-term or the long-term? Given the pitching injuries they've suffered, and the absolutely pathetic offensive showings, 22-26 ain't too bad, really.

	THU	FRI	SAT	SUN	MON	TOT
Yoendrys Gómez	0	7	11	0	11	29
Taylor Rogers	0	23	0	8	11	42
Simeon Woods Richardson	0	0	0	0	18	18
Luis García	0	0	0	22	0	22
Kendry Rojas	41	0	0	0	0	41
Justin Topa	0	0	0	11	31	42
Eric Orze	0	0	26	0	19	45
Anthony Banda	0	8	0	18	0	26
Andrew Morris	0	24	0	12	16	52

[thelanges5]

Would expect some roster moves this week. Jeffers?, bullpen looking tired, Royce, Buck in or out? After a day off Thursday, they have a 16 game stretch. 

[thelanges5]

Theo Tollefson on the Saints:

St. Paul Saints lineup for an 11:07 start today.

Orlando Arcia and Alex Jackson are on the bench.

#MNTwins catcher Ryan Jeffers did leave last night with a left wrist sprain, which he is getting an MRI on today.

Plus Tristan Gray is expected to go on paternity leave any day.

 

[hitterscount]

Have said since the winter meetings and spring training including after the Lopez injury, they have a rotation that is good enough to be a winning team. The problem is that the areas that will hold them down is the OF, 1st, SS and a terrible BP. Clemens has stabilized 1st, Lee has become a average SS (probably better suited for 2nd or 3rd) and Larnach has been pretty good., which is why they are IMO over performing. The BP is statistically bottom tier but performed  well last night and the Milwaukee series. Defense at times has been sketchy, but dumping Wallner helps. Overall the D has been alright.  Zero expectations for me, the sh** show I expected isn’t there, they look competent and aren’t as bad as I would have guessed… so I will continue the MLB subscription for a bit… but yo contend for the division there are moves that need to be made….mainly 3rd, shoring up the OF and addressing the BP. That’s a lot to fix midseason.

[Vanimal46]

50 minutes ago, thelanges5 said:

Theo Tollefson on the Saints:

St. Paul Saints lineup for an 11:07 start today.

Orlando Arcia and Alex Jackson are on the bench.

#MNTwins catcher Ryan Jeffers did leave last night with a left wrist sprain, which he is getting an MRI on today.

Plus Tristan Gray is expected to go on paternity leave any day.

 

Maybe Lewis is being sent to AAA as well? 

[thelanges5]

3 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Maybe Lewis is being sent to AAA as well? 

Interested to see what they do. Both Jackson and Arcia would need a 40 man spot.

[thelanges5]

Dan Hayes:

According to multiple sources, the #MNTwins have optioned Royce Lewis.

[Chembry]

9 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Maybe Lewis is being sent to AAA as well? 

Dan Hayes just reported that Lewis has been optioned to AAA

[Vanimal46]

1 minute ago, thelanges5 said:

Dan Hayes:

According to multiple sources, the #MNTwins have optioned Royce Lewis.

Since it’s Arcia coming up instead of Culpepper, they must be thinking a week or 2 in St Paul is going to fix Royce. I have my doubts about that. 

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Feel awful for Royce. He doesn't always say the right thing and it might rub folks the wrong way. But, in 2023, he looked like he was going to be a franchise player. Injuries robbed him of that. Hopefully he can find his swing (and mechanics) in St. Paul and come back a better player - but I'm not sure. 

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

I forgot...Arcia was an all-star in 2023.

[RpR]

2 minutes ago, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

Feel awful for Royce. He doesn't always say the right thing and it might rub folks the wrong way. But, in 2023, he looked like he was going to be a franchise player. Injuries robbed him of that. Hopefully he can find his swing (and mechanics) in St. Paul and come back a better player - but I'm not sure. 

A large number of rookie baseball players looked like he next Ted Williams or Babe Ruth for a short time then faded into a Minor League career or out of baseball.

He is no different from any of those.

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Topa designated for assignment. That's overdue. He's been awful this season.

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Just now, RpR said:

A large number of rookie baseball players looked like he next Ted Williams or Babe Ruth for a short time then faded into a Minor League career or out of baseball.

He is no different from any of those.

Shane Spencer comes to mind.

[Vanimal46]

Just now, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

Topa designated for assignment. That's overdue. He's been awful this season.

Wow. A flurry of moves this morning. Good he’s been terrible this season. 

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Just now, Vanimal46 said:

Wow. A flurry of moves this morning. Good he’s been terrible this season. 

Losing track of the 40-man roster. Jackson needs a spot - presuming Jeffers goes on the IL. They have to make a decision on Bowman and Brebbia.

[thelanges5]

6 minutes ago, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

Feel awful for Royce. He doesn't always say the right thing and it might rub folks the wrong way. But, in 2023, he looked like he was going to be a franchise player. Injuries robbed him of that. Hopefully he can find his swing (and mechanics) in St. Paul and come back a better player - but I'm not sure. 

How many times did Hunter and Morneau go up and down before they finally stuck? Maybe Royce and the Twins will be better off for it in the end.

[thelanges5]

Just now, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

Losing track of the 40-man roster. Jackson needs a spot - presuming Jeffers goes on the IL. They have to make a decision on Bowman and Brebbia.

40 is at 40 with the Arcia/Topa swap. You are correct that Jackson would need a spot. 

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

1 minute ago, thelanges5 said:

How many times did Hunter and Morneau go up and down before they finally stuck? Maybe Royce and the Twins will be better off for it in the end.

Yeah. I guess the difference is Royce looked like an all-star and then completely fell off a cliff. Not sure he finds his way but hopefully this works out for him and the Twins.

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Just now, thelanges5 said:

40 is at 40 with the Arcia/Topa swap. You are correct that Jackson would need a spot. 

I guess they can move someone (Abel) to the 60-day IL.

Wouldn't hate Garcia going out and Bowman or Brebbia getting a shot. But in reality, probably not moving the needle with that kind of move.

[Possumlad]

15 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

Since it’s Arcia coming up instead of Culpepper, they must be thinking a week or 2 in St Paul is going to fix Royce. I have my doubts about that. 

They may also just think Arcia gives them a better shot to win right now (and I don't disagree). I don't think the Twins have given up on the season, and would love to get some more fan butts in the seats by hanging around 0.500 through the ASB.

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Probably an example of too many moving parts in a short period of time, but I'd like to see them slide Lee over to 3B and give Arcia the SS job for the time being. Just seems like Lee's future is more likely at 3B especially when Culpepper gets the call.

[Vanimal46]

3 minutes ago, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

Probably an example of too many moving parts in a short period of time, but I'd like to see them slide Lee over to 3B and give Arcia the SS job for the time being. Just seems like Lee's future is more likely at 3B especially when Culpepper gets the call.

That would be my ideal IF lineup as well. Haven't seen a single second of Arcia though. Does he still have the range and glove to play SS every day? 

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Just now, Vanimal46 said:

That would be my ideal IF lineup as well. Haven't seen a single second of Arcia though. Does he still have the range and glove to play SS every day? 

Presuming he's lost a step so the range isn't what it was, but the glove is probably still above average. 

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Interestingly enough...seems like St. Paul had him at 2B more than SS or 3B.

[Chris Hove]

 

18 minutes ago, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

I guess they can move someone (Abel) to the 60-day IL.

Wouldn't hate Garcia going out and Bowman or Brebbia getting a shot. But in reality, probably not moving the needle with that kind of move.

Topa's spot should go to Klein/Adams IMO. Plus, Lawyerson is close to coming back soon.

Edited May 19 by Chris Hove

[Chris Hove]

I love KC, and I know he will be a huge part of the Twins' plans, but Arcia deserves the call-up. He is a veteran guy with experience, and has been hitting and fielding well at Triple-A. Do I think he will do the same thing with the Twins? No, but it's a huge upgrade over Lewis.

[HarmonK03]

For everyone wanting Jeffers traded, you will now see the future starting today.   Caratini and Jackson will be the two catchers for the near future.

[Chris Hove]

Just now, karcherd said:

For everyone wanting Jeffers traded, you will now see the future starting today.   Caratini and Jackson will be the two catchers for the near future.

Yuck......

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

4 minutes ago, Chris Hove said:

 

Topa's spot should go to Klein/Adams IMO. Plus, Lawyerson is close to coming back soon.

Forgot Lawyerson was working his way back - small sample size but he looked decent.