Minnesota Twins Claim LHP Joey Wentz, Pablo Lopez To 60-Day Injured List

1 hour ago, Vanimal46 said:

He’s left handed and breathing, so there’s some use for him in the bullpen. 

Maybe multiple innings too...

If they were going to cut Alcala, they could just cut Alcala instead of putting Pablo on the 60 day IL. I think they're going to option Topa to the minors.

Another thought. They can option Alcala if he consents to it. That might happen.

1 hour ago, DJL44 said:

If they were going to cut Alcala, they could just cut Alcala instead of putting Pablo on the 60 day IL. I think they're going to option Topa to the minors.

Another thought. They can option Alcala if he consents to it. That might happen.

I agree.  I don't think they would have bothered keeping Alcala on the staff this long to just jettison him now when there have been opportunities to do it earlier this season.  I'm not sure Alcala will actually accept an assignment in St Paul unless he clears waivers and there are no other MLB teams willing to give him a ML contract.  

1 hour ago, Danchat said:

Alcala has been traded to Boston, so Wentz will take his spot.

1 hour ago, Danchat said:

Alcala has been traded to Boston, so Wentz will take his spot.

Hallelujah! We lose another starter and we're done. Will they actually trade for one?

Doubtful....

Don't see where this helps. Twins now need a starter or two. Trading Alcala could be a mistake. We'll see.

11 minutes ago, twinfan said:

Don't see where this helps. Twins now need a starter or two. Trading Alcala could be a mistake. We'll see.

 

Nothing is ever certain when involving humans.  That said, Alcala had more than enough chances.  Perhaps a change of scenery will do him well.  But his time with the Twins needed to end.

We might as well just call up every top pitching prospect in our system and throw them into the fray.