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Paddack dodged a bullet.

One of the more obscure ex-Twins will get another taste of the major league experience. Waddell made four appearances for the Twins in 2021, moved on two other teams that year and hasn't been in the majors since. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/mets-to-select-brandon-waddell-on-wednesday.html

Guards added two fresh arms to their BP. Seward to IL and Bolton to AAA. They’re depleted, but their top BP arms are rested.

Interesting to look at team stats—Twins and Guards have similar offensive numbers-Cleveland slightly better. Pitching is solidly in the Twins favor, in every significant stat. Disappointed that Vázquez is catching. It would be ideal to have Jeffers catch three games of the series. Almost certain that they’ll split 2-2.

Lots of ex-Twins transactions, plus Jorge Polanco is Player of the Week. Kyle Gibson recalled to start his season with the Orioles. Gary Sánchez placed on IL, Caleb Boushley optioned by the Rangers, Luis Arráez will be activated from the concussion IL

I think Keirsey is safe until Wallner returns. The latest report has Matt out for weeks not days.

The Twins currently have three infielders who are in a backup role, none of them are established major league players-one was optioned to the minors and the other two were DFA'd by their Opening Day team. If the team gets healthier, it would seem that one, two or maybe all three of these guys will be taken off the major league roster. I am wondering about the pecking order. A lot of factors might come into play. 1) Performance 2) Flexibility 3) Platoon advantages/disadvantages and 4) Options. Here's my take: Mickey Gasper--Gasper has started games at second base and appeared at first base and catcher. He would appear to be a less than graceful defender. Since coming back from a week in St. Paul, Gasper has four hits and three RBI and he is a switch hitter. While Gasper's versatility and ability to switch hit work in his favor, I believe he will be the first or maybe the second to be sent down. The reason is that he is able to be optioned, while the other two players cannot. Kody Clemens--The Twins acquired Clemens last week when phenom Luke Keaschall broke his arm when hit by a pitch. Clemens got into his first game and got a hit off a position player pitching. Clemens can play in the infield and outfield (except shortstop) and has 400+ major league plate appearances with a lifetime OPS+ of .611. He hits left handed and is out of options. I think his pickup might be very short. He might be the first to go because the Twins aren't really in need of a left handed hitting infielder and he's shown he isn't likely to break out. Jonah Bride--Bride is a right handed hitter with pretty extreme platoon splits. He had success last year with a 122 OPS+ in a half season with the Marlins. He was DFA'd after a brutal start this year. Bride is 7-14 with the Twins and looks capable at third base. Bride has experience at first and second and did some catching in the minors. He could serve as an emergency catcher for the Twins. Like Clemens, Bride can't be optioned to St. Paul. I think Bride will stick around for awhile. He looks capable in the field and he has had recent success as a hitter. The reverse splits make it tough for him to be a short-side platoon player, but so far he's hit lefties and righties for the Twins. If I'm going to predict who goes, I think that if both Willi Castro and Royce Lewis are activated within a week, Clemens will be DFA'd and Gasper will be optioned. All these guys are in their upper 20s, so not like anyone is a prospect. What's the opinion of people on this site?

Given the club's recent history, we all should be suspicious and cynical.

Nice win. I hate, hate, hate position players throwing 50 mph, but it's a lot better if it is the opposition. Ober looks like he isn't breaking a sweat when he's cruising. Very few balls were hard contact.

The last thing Rocco wants to see is another pitcher warming up. I hope Jorge gets this guy.

I think the lead is big enough to go with Alcalá.

That would be my guess.

Is Manzardo Gasper's bigger little brother?

I predict Clemens will make his Twins debut tonight as a defensive replacement.

Adding on. That should make it easier for Ober to go at least seven.

Everybody in the starting lineup got a hit!

Big out there with Ramirez on deck. Keeps it comfortable in the middle innings.

Since coming to the Twins, Bride has raised his average by 112 points.

It would be nice to add on. That park has been a house of horrors for the last few years.

Good news to get to the bullpen in the first game of a four-game series. A lot of meat left on the bone in the first two innings however.

Giménez catches Buxton's hit.

Buxton is a really good player, but he's the last guy I want to see up with the bases loaded and one out.

Bride already has more hits for the Twins than he had in 40 at-bats with the Fish.

Wasn't close at the plate, but it's probably worth it to try with two outs and the bottom of the order up.

One pitch, one run.