Trade him at the deadline. He’ll be due something in the $7-8mil range next year and doesn’t warrant that. Time to start making decisions with an eye towards the future. Roden’s rehab assignment is moving to Ft Myers and I’d rather see what he’s got.
I keep hearing and reading about the Twins playing against the struggling Royals and Tigers. Well KC just took 3 at Target Field and the Tigers have won 4 of their last 5. Twins are 3-7 in the last 10, they are the team heading in the wrong direction here.
Emma, Jenkins and Roden are hurt, which complicates things. Don’t make moves to win a few extra games in June 2026. They need to be making decisions for the future, ie who is gonna be on the team in 2027 and beyond?
Tigers, look to get right against the even worse, Minnesota Twins. They just won four out of five and took the series against the Mariners. Not much to like about this club right now.
Gleeman:
Byron Buxton (shoulder) remains out of the Twins' lineup, but Derek Shelton indicated that he's very close to returning.
"From the conversation I had with him this morning, he was in a really good spot."
Monday is an off day. Decent chance Buxton is back in the lineup Tuesday.