https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/453/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-offseason-news-archer-manaea-montas/Around the time of our last check-in, anticipation was building for a big move to round out the rotation after the splashy addition of Carlos Correa. Such a bold showing of intention had to be followed by a similarly decisive pitching acquisition, right? It turns out, no. The Twins were evi...12075Sun, 03 Apr 2022 19:29:31 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/roster-becoming-more-clear-as-more-players-sent-down-r12071/The Twins open their season on Thursday, and their Opening Day roster is becoming more clear today after three players were sent to minor-league camp.  After throwing 11 scoreless innings this spring, Devin Smeltzer was sent to minor-league camp. He missed most of the 2021 season with a her...12071Sun, 03 Apr 2022 16:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/ryan-jeffers-will-justify-front-offices-belief-r12070/One question that I have been asked frequently over the past couple of offseasons was, “How would you split up the catcher position between Mitch Garver and Ryan Jeffers?”  It was a great question and one I enjoyed answering. In my mind, there was a great answer. Play both of them half of t...12070Sun, 03 Apr 2022 12:00:09 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/can-byron-buxton-pass-mike-trout-as-baseball%E2%80%99s-best-center-fielder-r12063/MLB Network counts down baseball’s best players as the season starts while also naming the top players at each position. MLB has ranked Trout as the best center fielder, but other players are coming for his crown. Buxton was the 10th-ranked centerfielder entering the 2021 season, and he has rise...12063Sat, 02 Apr 2022 11:23:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/who-could-still-make-the-40-man-roster-r12066/The Twins are down to just six non-roster players remaining on their spring roster. Several players were sent to minor-league camp so that they can head up to Minnesota this weekend. The Saints season starts on Tuesday in Louisville.  The six non-roster players remaining in the big-league c...12066Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:05:07 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-giving-opening-day-nod-to-joe-ryan-shows-major-confidence-in-the-rookie-r12068/Congratulations are in order for the rookie, as it is rare for a pitcher this new to the league to get an opening day start. Ryan getting the nod on opening day shows that the Twins are extremely confident in him, but they also may have a problem with their starting rotation. Thanks for the...12068Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:35:07 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-position-analysis-designated-hitter-sanchez-arraez/Projected Starter: Gary Sánchez Likely Backup: Miguel Sanó Depth: Luis Arraez, Brent Rooker Prospects: Aaron Sabato, Christian Encarnacion-Strand THE GOOD A few weeks ago, I figured the team's plan was to have Mitch Garver split time between catcher and designated hitter, with Ry...12065Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:55:05 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-sign-trio-of-veteran-relievers-to-minor-league-deals-r12062/Each of the names mentioned above has varying amounts of Major League experience, although that comes with a considerable amount of time missed. Since the 2018 season, JC Ramirez and Jake Petricka have combined for just 84 1/3 innings, of which Petricka provided 45 2/3 in 2018. On the other hand...12062Fri, 01 Apr 2022 03:48:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/i-want-to-believe-but-there-are-too-many-ifs-heading-into-the-season-r12061/I share my motto for the upcoming Twins season with '90's science fiction TV show "The X-Files." I want to believe. However, looking at this pitching staff, I am having a hard time suspending my disbelief to buy in with this team. Who the heck is going to pitch? Who will play in the outfiel...12061Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:20:07 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-daily-2022-draft-coverage-march-31-r12057/The trio of high schoolers who appear at nearly the top of every draft list - Druw Jones, Termarr Johnson and Elijah Green - are all proving they belong. As we get deeper into their seasons, and closer to the draft, there are a few things that are going to generate headlines: perceived preferenc...12057Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:30:13 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/celestino-beckham-sent-to-minor-league-camp-r12060/The Twins announced this morning that outfielder Gilberto Celestino has been optioned to Triple-A St. Paul. In addition, utility man Tim Beckham was reassigned to minor-league spring training.  The roster is now down to 36 players, eight above the 28-man Opening Day roster. There are still...12060Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:55:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/organizing-minnesota%E2%80%99s-bullpen-pecking-order-r12049/Some questions surrounded Rogers returning from a finger injury that ended his 2021 season. Rogers has looked strong this spring, so there may be little to worry about for the 2022 campaign. However, the team will need to have a contingency plan if his finger injury acts up or if he suffers anot...12049Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:00:07 +0000