He's got a 101 wRC+, has already walked more than last year and it probably requires some faith in one-year defensive stats to really bury him. I don't think he's in any imminent danger. He makes too many boneheaded plays, as I tweeted multiple times during the Indians series, but I don't think Zack Granite is a threat to steal his starting spot. Granite is the kind of guy you bring up as the fourth, and let him earn that kind of playing time based on how he plays in short bursts.
post game story after four-game sweep: http://zonecoverage.com/2017/twins/618-game-notes-edwin-encarnacion-and-punchless-offense-doom-twins-in-four-game-sweep/
Postgame from game 1 http://zonecoverage.com/2017/twins/617-game-notes-the-wilk-man-fails-to-deliver-in-9-3-loss-to-indians/ pregame from game 2 http://zonecoverage.com/2017/twins/617-pregame-notes-ii-clevinger-v-mejia-busenitz-added-a-drizzly-night-ahead/
I see that issue as two-fold. In fewer inning bursts, it's possible that it crops up less. To your point, however...yes, that would prevent him from working later innings, which is all the more reason not to wring our hands about it, I guess?
I might be the only one, but I'm still not losing sleep over this. He's only starting for the Angels because they have so many guys hurt. With his walk rate, it sure seems like his future is in the bullpen. Can he help them there? Maybe.
Here's a look at the video/podcast with Chris Gimenez: http://zonecoverage.com/2017/twins/mws-6-14-17-catching-up-with-the-catcher/ really, really think people will like this
final game story after twins beat mariners, 20-7 http://zonecoverage.com/2017/twins/614-game-notes-twins-use-offense-barrage-to-settle-score-with-mariners-even-the-series/
What they're saying about Brent Rooker: http://zonecoverage.com/2017/twins/what-theyre-saying-about-twins-draft-pick-brent-rooker/ What they're saying about Royce Lewis: http://zonecoverage.com/2017/twins/what-theyre-saying-about-twins-draft-pick-royce-lewis/