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

[HarmonK03]

Just now, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

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

It is Adams coming up.

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

1 minute ago, 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.

Not sure anyone 'wants' Jeffers traded - it is just that it feels inevitable at this point. Speaking for myself, I'll be sad to see him go.

[Chris Hove]

1 minute ago, Twins_Fan_in_NJ said:

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

I like his stuff. It would be nice to see him work in a sinker/slider/sweeper type of pitch, but he's very effective with the three pitches he has.

[thelanges5]

Ryan Jeffers broke his hamate bone. Month or more…

[HarmonK03]

4 minutes ago, Chris Hove said:

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.

Being an upgrade over Lewis is a low bar the way he is currently playing.  I know Arcia is playing well but will that translate to anything more than he has done the last couple of years.  On this roster we now have two AAAA utility players and one veteran utility player that is on the downside of his career.  Even if this translates to one or two more wins this year, how does this help the team today or in the future.  Is Culpepper really that far off from being ready to being called up.  Let's not wait for the perfect timing.  And if Lewis finds himself that is a good problem to have.

I am afraid we are going to be stuck with Arcia, Gray and Kreidler because if I recall correctly they would need to be DFA'd if they are moved off the active roster.  The recent history of this organization is they get nervous about not having enough depth so moving off of any of those players will be very difficult and a slow process.

[Vanimal46]

2 minutes ago, thelanges5 said:

Ryan Jeffers broke his hamate bone. Month or more…

Man that stinks. 

[Twins_Fan_in_NJ]

Just a brutal injury for Jeffers and the Twins.

[Chris Hove]

A lot of moves are happening today. If you haven't seen or heard. Here's what's going on

-Royce Lewis optioned to Triple-A

-Twins purchased the contract of Orlando Arcia and will be added to the 40-Man roster

- RHP Justin Topa has been DFA, a corresponding move is likely to come soon

- Also, C Ryan Jeffers will be placed on IL with a fractured left hamate bone. Alex Jackson will be called up.

-Garrett Acton moved to 60-day IL to clear a 40- man spot for Travis Adams, who will also be recalled.

 

 

Edited May 19 by Chris Hove

[Vanimal46]

I am curious with Jeffers out, how much worse are we going to be with ABS challenges? Jeffers is a key cog in our challenge success rate so far. 

[HarmonK03]

It doesn't look like they are interested in bringing up Bowman if they recalled Adams.  Today would be the day to do it as they need arms that can pitch tonight.

[HarmonK03]

1 minute ago, Vanimal46 said:

I am curious with Jeffers out, how much worse are we going to be with ABS challenges? Jeffers is a key cog in our challenge success rate so far. 

Caratini has actually done pretty good on the ABS challenges, who knows about Jackson.

[Chris Hove]

8 minutes ago, karcherd said:

Being an upgrade over Lewis is a low bar the way he is currently playing.  I know Arcia is playing well but will that translate to anything more than he has done the last couple of years.  On this roster we now have two AAAA utility players and one veteran utility player that is on the downside of his career.  Even if this translates to one or two more wins this year, how does this help the team today or in the future.  Is Culpepper really that far off from being ready to being called up.  Let's not wait for the perfect timing.  And if Lewis finds himself that is a good problem to have.

I am afraid we are going to be stuck with Arcia, Gray and Kreidler because if I recall correctly they would need to be DFA'd if they are moved off the active roster.  The recent history of this organization is they get nervous about not having enough depth so moving off of any of those players will be very difficult and a slow process.

Lewis is down bad, Arcia will be a slight upgrade, and he's only 2 years removed from an All-Star season. The Twins are doing Twins things, keeping their top guys down and bandaging up their other spots with temporary guys. Not sure if they think KC is ready, but Arcia isn't terrible. IMO

[HarmonK03]

1 minute ago, Chris Hove said:

Lewis is down bad, Arcia will be a slight upgrade, and he's only 2 years removed from an All-Star season. The Twins are doing Twins things, keeping their top guys down and bandaging up their other spots with temporary guys. Not sure if they think KC is ready, but Arcia isn't terrible. IMO

I hope you are correct about Arcia because this roster doesn't have me real excited and I was hoping for some move that would generate a little buzz.

[Chris Hove]

Just now, karcherd said:

I hope you are correct about Arcia because this roster doesn't have me real excited and I was hoping for some move that would generate a little buzz.

Hey, I was right about Martin needing to play, and Rojas needs to be used more. Can't tell ya how many times I've been wrong though lol.

[Vanimal46]

7 minutes ago, karcherd said:

Caratini has actually done pretty good on the ABS challenges, who knows about Jackson.

This is a question for the general audience... Has anyone found a website that tracks player challenges and their success rate? Baseball Reference unfortunately ties it to the manager. https://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/mgr_challenge_count_leagues.shtml

[mnfireman]

24 minutes ago, karcherd said:

It is Adams coming up.

Adams was just sent down on the 14th and needs to be in St. Paul for 10 days unless there is an injury. Unless Jeffers can be classified as a pitcher, I don't think Adams is coming up before the 23rd/24th.

[HarmonK03]

1 minute ago, mnfireman said:

Adams was just sent down on the 14th and needs to be in St. Paul for 10 days unless there is an injury. Unless Jeffers can be classified as a pitcher, I don't think Adams is coming up before the 23rd/24th.

The Twins announced it 

[mnfireman]

Just now, karcherd said:

The Twins announced it 

I guess the Jeffers injury qualifies to recall a pitcher before 10 days afterall... TY

[Chris Hove]

3 minutes ago, karcherd said:

 

 

8 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said:

This is a question for the general audience... Has anyone found a website that tracks player challenges and their success rate? Baseball Reference unfortunately ties it to the manager. https://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/mgr_challenge_count_leagues.shtml

Baseball savant just added it. Pretty cool, go check it out.

Edited May 19 by Chris Hove

[Chris Hove]

3 minutes ago, karcherd said:

The Twins announced it 

Acton was moved to the 60

[Vanimal46]

2 minutes ago, Chris Hove said:

 

Baseball savant just added it. Pretty cool, go check it out.

Thank you very much! I'm curious to see the data.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

Richie’s thought bubble: “the last thing I want to see is Kody Clemens at SS”

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”OH! Man am I glad I didn’t post that!”

then I posted it anyways

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[Richie the Rally Goat]

For the record I think Culpeper staying down is more for Lee than for Lewis.

[Craig Arko]

Hopefully Buck is ready to go tonight.

[hitterscount]

17 minutes ago, karcherd said:

I hope you are correct about Arcia because this roster doesn't have me real excited and I was hoping for some move that would generate a little buzz.

Arcia will be good for a while, he knows this could be his last shot…. I think he will provide solid AB’s , but eventually he he will come down to the means…. a .230 hitter that is on the decline with defense and his overall game. If Cullpepper keeps producing at AAA he needs to be brought up, he’s clearly a guy that could be an everyday player who’s young and the future.

[Chris Hove]

Klein and Lawyerson should be the next two up, assuming Lawyerson completes his rehab. Goodbye to Ortiz and Gomez.

[shortround81]

I was going to say, "Well, at least the Twins aren't boring",  but they are boring with lots of roster moves

[Chris Hove]

5 minutes ago, hitterscount said:

Arcia will be good for a while, he knows this could be his last shot…. I think he will provide solid AB’s , but eventually he he will come down to the means…. a .230 hitter that is on the decline with defense and his overall game. If Cullpepper keeps producing at AAA he needs to be brought up, he’s clearly a guy that could be an everyday player who’s young and the future.

I agree, KC is smooth all around. .230 batting average is like average now lol.

[HarmonK03]

28 minutes ago, hitterscount said:

Arcia will be good for a while, he knows this could be his last shot…. I think he will provide solid AB’s , but eventually he he will come down to the means…. a .230 hitter that is on the decline with defense and his overall game. If Cullpepper keeps producing at AAA he needs to be brought up, he’s clearly a guy that could be an everyday player who’s young and the future.

I think it is being very optimistic hoping for a .230 batting average, I am thinking he will be closer to the rest of the lineup right around .200.

[hitterscount]

14 minutes ago, karcherd said:

I think it is being very optimistic hoping for a .230 batting average, I am thinking he will be closer to the rest of the lineup right around .200.

I was trying to be positive, however you’re probably right…. still 40-50 points better than Lewis and hopefully can make some contact to advance runners when that opportunity is available.