Twins Make First Roster Cuts

Not surprised about Vasquez, or any of the others on the 40-man.  Isn't it normal to try to get the guys they know won't be on the opening day roster optioned early in spring training?  Isn't one reason that if they were to be injured before being optioned they would make the MLB minimum rather than whatever their minor league salary is while on the DL?

You do want to cut players on the 40-man who won't make the majors sooner rather than later. If something happens to them and they become injured, you are obligated to keep them on the disabled list for a certain period of time, allowing them to not only make major league pay, but then having to option them back to the minors once their rehab is done. Be interesting to see who is in the next round of cuts. Picture Gonsalves, Arraez, Wade and Gordon. Moya and Littell could also be in this group if the Twins are deciding to have Romero and Mejia fight for bullpen spots down to the wire.

Remember, these guys can ALL be called back to play games as spring training continues.

The Twins do have a number of 40-man guys on the bubble that they will probably keep up as long as they can and play the possible injury game (Duffey, Austin, Reed, Torreyes, Magill) all who could be lost or removed from the roster when the time comes.

That money is pocket change to the Twins. I think service time while on the MLB DL is a potentially bigger concern -- a pitching prospect on the 40-man who hurts his elbow in big league camp could get a year of service time just for surgery and rehab. Although even that's probably not a big deal for Stewart/Vasquez level prospects.

Probably just clearing opportunities for those more likely to make the team. (And it appears they want Stewart to start in AAA rather than compete for the MLB pen right now.)

Hadn't thought of that, spycake.  Certainly a bigger concern than the $$$.

Alex and Ben did well in their first real taste of the big leagues...Rocco was impressed by both. Too bad Royce was hurt. It will be fun watching these 3 amigos work their way to Target field together. All 3 are a big part of the Twins future...along with many others in the minors that look good. Not only does the 2019 Twins look good, but the Future looks bright also.

Nicolino has looked pretty good this spring. As of now I'd take him north over Magill

You may want to add a couple from other rosters.

"The Twins do have a number of 40-man guys on the bubble that they will probably keep up as long as they can and play the possible injury game (Duffey, Austin, Reed, Torreyes, Magill) all who could be lost or removed from the roster when the time comes".( From Rosterman) . I think all but Torreyes would get picked up by someone.  So, What do we do with Duffey, Austin and Magill. I'm ready to let Duffey go.  I'd keep Magill and Austin to start the year, but on a short leash.  We do have some good talent at AAA and AA ready to come up.  One guy I would look to DFA is M Reed Outfielder.  We've got Cave and Wade as back up plus Alex Kirilloff, Brent Rooker and Luke Raley. 

Torreyes has an option.