Here’s my take. There’s an old aphorism in sports that goes something like ‘the best ability is availability.’ The tandem of Jeffers and Vazquez has been available whenever the bell is rung. This has value. And not just in dollars.
I’d hire Joe Mauer as a special consultant to work with Eddie, mostly on developing a good two-strike approach. He’s got to learn to foul off those close pitches he’s been taking for called third strikes.
Right-hander Gerson Garabito called up and making MLB debut for the Rangers. Twins using lefty lineup, although notably Julien is bumped down to batting eighth.
I’m sure most would rather see Margot out when Buxton returns. I think Martin would benefit from playing every day in St. Paul, and that’s what I expect to happen.