I know this is what the magic number means, but in real terms…Cleveland with 78 losses, Detroit with 79. Best they can do is 84 and 83 wins by winning out. Twins need to go 8-8 to get to 84 wins. Need to go 9-7 to have their destiny completely in their own hands.
Well, now you’ve got me wondering if the Twins should have had Sano on the roster instead of Gallo. They are both about 30.
Here is OPS+:
Year Sano Gallo
20. 105 87 (sss)
21. 112. 121
22. 2 (sss) 80
23. 100
Career OPS
vs RHP. 802. 798
vs LHP. 810. 766
Career OPS+
Sano: 116. Gallo 109
Career K% of PA:
Sano 36.4%. Gallo 37.9%
Arraez: .356
Lopez 3.72
Will they pass each other by season’s end?
And has Julien proven that Arraez was expendable?
Lopez is 11Ks behind Gausman for the AL strikeout title.
He was good…hit .368 for August…but 5 doubles, 0 homers, and an .821 OPS doesn’t quite make the list. Which is saying something.
He IS hitting .800 in September, though.
Well, I’m sure they prefer Luplow and Gallo make fewer outs, honestly. But I’m guessing Luplow at minimum is skating on some very thin ice, whether it be for Martin or one of the rehab guys.