Pretty good summary of how we got here. Probably more sympathetic to the Pohlads than they deserve, but it does explain some (not all) of the seemingly poor decisions.
Jorge Polanco, off to a slow start, was placed on the ten-day IL with a wrist contusion. Polanco was scheduled to be the Mets first baseman, but has been used as the DH. He has played only two games at first base.
Not surprised the lineup isn't cut and paste, especially a day game after a night game. Keaschall has had a couple of tough days in the last two games, so it figures that he moves down in the order. Kreidler and Gray hitting 8-9 against a lefty won't strike fear for Tito.
Another chilly day so I don't expect many homers unless the wind is blowing out.
Outman is a faster runner and maybe just a bit better OF. Kreidler provides plus defense (yesterday’s error notwithstanding) and a right handed bat (FWIW), plus a DFA of Outman would open a 40-man slot.
The improvement would be marginal IYAM.
Barring injury, the way for Emma to be promoted would be to trade places with Matt Wallner. I think the Twins would consider switching Roden for Outman.
Very similar to the Opening Day loss to Baltimore. The Twins didn't produce with runners in scoring position and they didn't make the plays in the field. Plenty of traffic on the bases, but they couldn't get the big hit.